Elevated Rail LineTo Be Converted Into Park

Instead of tearing down a piece of industrial history, one group convinced the city to turn an elevated rail line into a neighborhood amenity that will serve as a catalyst for economic redevelopment.

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December 24, 2002, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Now, rather than seeking to trar down the 1.45-mile railroad viaduct, known as the High Line, New York City has asked the federal Surface Transportation Board to grant a certificate of interim trail use, which would preserve the route as a distinctly urban stretch in the national rails-to-trails network."

Thanks to Jody Holton

FULL STORY: On West Side, Rail Plan Is Up And Walking

Sunday, December 22, 2002 in The New York Times

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