May 22, 2007: Highline in Flux
Development on the High Line is in full swing-- both on the line itself, and in the surrounding streets, as developers rush to capitalize on the cachet of the new park. That work is most pronounced at the south end-- above 25th Street, the High Line continues pretty much as it was-- a lush overgrowth of weeds and wildflowers on top of rusted rails.
I've never seen that Frank Gehry building from that side--I only ever see it from the West Side Highway. That's quite the juxtaposition with that old building. I don't even like the Gehry building, even though everyone else does.
Ianqui, you're not the only one. I hate that building.
I think it looks like gelled hair. I still like it. The High Line is going to be awesome when it's done.
I've been wanting to visit the highline for a while now, but I would totally go just for the Gehry building. I didn't even know it was there until I saw this pic. Nice shots!
wow. that Gehry building is atrocious.
great shots, i'm looking forward to the highline's debut -- how'd you get up there while it's still under construction? i went snooping up around the north end of it and didn't see any ways up...
those "wildflowers" are in fact wild chives...yum.