A Garden in the Sky

An old raised train track located in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC was last used in 1980.  In 1999 Friends of the "High Line" organized in an effort to use the raised track as a public park. A Design the High Line competition began in 2002 and work began in 2005. Between 2009 to 2014, the three sections of this garden in the sky opened to the public.

My niece, Madeline Boudreaux, a New York resident, surprised us with a walk through the High Line during our recent trip to the city.

The abandoned train tracks are visible among the pretty fall asters.

I was impressed with the thoughtful way the hardscape blended into the plant material.

The sections of new concrete evoked an abandoned railway feel as they ran out into the garden and the plants grew into the paving.

The busy streets pass right below the park.

Visitors can sit in a viewing area to experience the juxtaposition of harried traffic and serene garden.

The same viewing area from the street. Fun!

Love ya'll,

Shelli

Man’s heart away from nature becomes hard.

~Standing Bear