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The High Line: A Park to Look Up To

Name: The High Line: A Park to Look Up To
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Book Synopsis: An illustrated history of New York City’s internationally famous High Line, one of the world’s most innovative and inspiring public parks. Imagine a very different New York City—one whose streets are filled with horses and buggies and people on foot. Now imagine the block-long freight trains that shared the same roads delivering goods to the west-side factories. How did New York solve the problem of trains barreling through busy city streets? They built a train track above all the hustle and bustle, and the High Line was born. Once trains were no longer needed to transport goods, the High Line sat abandoned, ready for demolition. But the city had other ideas. The High Line opened as a 1.45-mile-long park in 2009. It quickly became an iconic, must-see attraction and a marvel of landscape architecture, admired worldwide for its history, beauty, and creative union of urban design with greenspace. As the High Line became a global inspiration, longtime residents of the neighborhood surrounding it also advocated to keep the park feeling like home. Packed with facts and gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, The High Line: A Park to Look Up To is the story of an innovative idea and the people who made it possible—from the ingenuity of those who first built it for the needs of industry, to those who reimagined it as a community space for art, recreation, and the preservation of nature.

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Discover the captivating story behind one of the world's most innovative and inspiring public parks - The High Line: A Park to Look Up To. This beautifully illustrated and engaging book takes you on a journey through the transformation of New York City's bustling streets, imagine a time when horses and buggies ruled the roads, and block-long freight trains delivered goods to factories.

Curious to know how New York solved the problem of trains barreling through busy city streets? They built a train track above all the hustle and bustle, and that's how the High Line was born! Originally abandoned and slated for demolition, this extraordinary piece of history became a one-of-a-kind park in 2009, stretching over 1.45 miles.

But the High Line is more than just a park; it's an iconic landmark and a true marvel of landscape architecture. Its innovative design, combining urban aesthetics with lush greenspace, has garnered worldwide admiration. Be inspired by the blend of nature and urban design, as you delve into the fascinating history of the High Line.

Immerse yourself in the park's story, accompanied by stunning watercolor illustrations by Victoria Tentler-Krylov. Each page breathes life into the unique journey of turning disused train tracks into a vibrant community space for art, recreation, and the preservation of nature. The High Line: A Park to Look Up To is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of those who made it possible, from the trailblazers who built it for industry to the advocates who fought to keep it a cherished neighborhood gem.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that celebrates the High Line's legacy, history, and the impact it has had on New York City and beyond. Experience the wonder of this remarkable park and be inspired to dream big, just like the High Line did. Get your copy of The High Line: A Park to Look Up To today and embark on a journey of urban innovation and natural beauty!

Get your copy of The High Line: A Park to Look Up To and experience the remarkable story of this internationally renowned park.

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