high line [phase I] is open!

photo by iwan baan; friends of the high line

phase I of the new high line park in manhattan was recently opened, and it is a stunner! articles and praises galore for this unique urban space:

NYT: Renovated High Line Open for Strolling

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NYT: On High, A Fresh Outlook

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High Line.org

Friends of the High Line Blog

Arch Daily

photo by librado romero, new york times

photo by librado romero, new york times

photo by iwan baan; friends of the high line

photo by iwan baan; friends of the high line

More photos of the high line on flickr search.

time for a field trip!

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