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Chelsea

February 12, 2013

High Line Founder Resigns as Park's Head

Co-founder Robert Hammond will step down as Friends of the High Line's executive director.

Chelsea

September 20, 2012

Construction Begins on High Line's Third Section

The first phase of the new section is expected to open in 2014.

Chelsea

July 19, 2012

Critics Question $5M City Donation to High Line Expansion

The city will pay $5 million toward High Line construction costs despite its sizable donor base.

Chelsea

June 05, 2012

High Line Founders Want to Help Cities With Copycat Projects

The park will host a series of talks on similar park projects in other cities around the country.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

October 18, 2011

High Line Founders' Book Hits Shelves

A new book by the High Line's founders chronicles the birth of the popular elevated park.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

July 27, 2011

New Book Tells the 'Inside Story' of High Line's Creation

A new book by the co-founders of the Friends of the High Line, Joshua David and Robert Hammond, shares the behind the scenes tale of its creation.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

June 08, 2011

Second Section of the High Line Opens

The High Line's second stretch, from West 20th to 30th streets opened Tuesday.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

May 05, 2011

High Line Clears Hurdle to Serve Beer and Wine

The High Line's plan to offer beer and wine at two locations this summer received the support of CB4.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 13, 2011

High Line Clears Hurdle for Beer and Wine Service

The High Line's plan to offer cold draughts on hot summer days is one step closer to reality.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 11, 2011

New Snack Vendors Headed to High Line This Summer

Visitors to the High Line looking to satisfy their hunger will get an array of new choices this summer.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

July 29, 2010

High Line Final Section Gets Support of City Council

The City Council voted unanimously in favor of the purchasing and development of the High Line’s final third.

Manhattan

July 27, 2010

High Line's Final Section Moves Closer to Reality

Supporters of the elevated parkway gained a victory Tues. that could pave the way for city ownership of the final section.

Manhattan

April 02, 2010

High Line Second Section Opening Pushed Back to 2011

Supporters of the elevated parkway gained a victory Tues. that could pave the way for city ownership of the final section.

Manhattan

March 04, 2010

High Line Soars Over First Hurdle to Extend Park to 34th Street

Supporters of the elevated parkway gained a victory Tues. that could pave the way for city ownership of the final section.