[The High Line] Summary and Recommendations

As a redefinition of a public space, the High Line is a successful project for urban revitalization through design and community engagement, with definitive means for sustainability. It demonstrates how abandoned infrastructures can be reused and regenerated in ways beneficial to the economy and environment, and even more importantly, the community.

[The High Line] Building Social Capacity for Sustainability

                The High Line is most commonly known for its success as either an urban renewal project or a development for a public open space, but it is much more than that.  As an education, health and culture targeted development, the project answers to these goals by providing for the whole community, encouraging public engagement and stewardship of the High Line.