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Rutgers University Press Deconstructing the High Line - Rutgers University Press Book

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Brand: Rutgers University Press
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Explore the transformation of Manhattan's West Side with Deconstructing the High Line. This book examines the creation of the High Line, an innovative promenade built on a disused elevated railway. Since its first section opened in 2009, this unique greenway has become one of the most iconic urban landmarks in the world. Readers will learn how this project has exceeded expectations by attracting significant visitors, investment, and property development to the area. The text looks at the High Line as a model for urban redevelopment plans seen across the globe. It covers the site's reputation as a monument to community-led activism and the adaptive re-use of existing urban infrastructure. This work is an essential study for those interested in ecological design and postindustrial urbanism. Whether you are studying architecture or urban planning, this book provides a deep look at how a single project can influence global trends in city development and landscape design.

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Examine the history of the High Line as a world-renowned urban landmark and iconic Manhattan promenade.

Study the impact of the greenway on local investment and property development on Manhattan's West Side.

Learn about the principles of adaptive re-use by looking at how disused railway infrastructure was transformed.

Analyze how community-led activism helped shape one of the most successful urban redevelopment models.

Gain insights into innovative ecological design through the lens of this unique elevated park project.

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Brand: Rutgers University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0813576466
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 May 2017
Listed Since: 13 September 2016

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