Deconstructing the High Line: Postindustrial Urbanism and the Rise of the Elevated Park

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Focusing on the High Line's multifaceted significance, this book offers a critical analysis of its aesthetic, economic, ecological, symbolic, and social impacts. It explores how this innovative promenade, built on a repurposed elevated railway in Manhattan, has transformed urban landscapes and influenced contemporary city living. Through various perspectives, the work highlights the High Line's role as a landmark and its implications for urban design and community engagement.