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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

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

April 20, 2012

High Line Co-Founder Robert Hammond Honored at Musical Performance

A benefit honoring High Line co-founder Robert Hammond will raise money for a theater group.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 27, 2012

Massive Koons Train Sculpture Could Float Above the High Line

Jeff Koons' installation would suspend a full-size steam locomotive replica above the elevated park.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 06, 2012

Volunteers Cut Back High Line Plants

Dozens of volunteers began to cut back dead plants in the park in anticipation of the new growing season.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

December 07, 2011

Completion of High Line's Third Section Could be Fast Tracked

A proposal would open up the third section as soon as possible.

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.