The High Line Network, a new forum for cities around the world, isn’t about cloning the park. It’s about helping other cities avoid some of its negative effects.
Robert Hammond remembers the uphill battle he and Josh David faced when they tried to convince people that a derelict, weed-covered, elevated railway could become a beautiful park. In 1999, the High Line was a tough sell. Flash forward to 2017 and it’s one of New York City’s top destinations.