Governors Island Redevelopment
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  • Governors Island, New York
  • STATUS: Concept
  • COMPLETED: Unkown
  • SIZE: 172 Acres
  • # COMMENTS: 35
West 8 proposed an extensive and coherent design for this 2nd park for New York.
What do you find interesting in the park designs that should be explored further?
“I have often thought that Governor's Island could be dedicated to the Eldery and to homeless youth. These are the most vulnerable citizens in NYC so an Island would be a safe haven. •Excellent re-use/re-habilitation potential for of the existing historic architecture • plus some child and geriatric services • in a beautiful public park. • Assign each child a resident "grandparent"; give everyone the support they need. Dreamy.”

R Strickstein, Manhattan

12-17-2007

High Line
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  • 10th Avenue & 23rd Street
  • STATUS: Phasing
  • COMPLETED: 2009
  • SIZE: 22 blocks
  • # COMMENTS: 11
The historic High Line rail structure offers a grand, public promenade that can be enjoyed by all residents and visitors in New York City.
What Do You Think?
“I like the idea of making use of the industrial infrastructure - using it as a catalyst for new real estate development is definitely a positive thing. That is probably less costly than dismantling the whole thing. Was there a study done to look at real estate value increases if the highline was removed versus developing it in this way? Couldn't all those things in the mission statement of revealing that significant part of the city's industrial past be accomplished with keeping only a four block section and landmarking it? Just curious. I live on the west side too, and there are no people of color shown in your renderings - those are my neighbors on 10th! i hope they can use it. thanks! ”

D Adamsen, Manhattan - Chelsea

11-17-2007