Name: Building a park in the sky
Uploaded: 2011-06-30T14:54:00Z
Duration: 5 min 24 s
Description: New York was planning to tear down the High Line, an abandoned elevated railroad in Manhattan, when Robert Hammond and a few friends suggested: Why not make it a park? He shares how it happened in this tale of local cultural activism.

New York was planning to tear down the High Line, an abandoned elevated railroad in Manhattan, when Robert Hammond and a few friends suggested: Why not make it a park? He shares how it happened in this tale of local cultural activism.

Robert Hammond: Building a park in the sky

Building a park in the sky

Turning an abandoned train line into NYC's High Line Park ignited a $500M tax revenue increase, far surpassing the $250M forecast.

The High Line, once slated for demolition, now stands as a testament to urban renewal, drawing 2M visitors yearly against all odds.

The High Line's transformation fosters unique social interactions, turning the once wildscape into a nurturing space for community.