Friday, August 24, 2012

WEEK FIVE LECTURE: STRATEGIC NEW YORK


New York City Central Park (1857-1873)

Response to population growth
Reclamation of private land (1600 residents were forcibly moved)

New York/ Amsterdam

Breathing
Eating
Making
Moving
Dwelling

It was proposed in 1990 to demolish the remainder of the High Line. Residents and Council members protested and activated to have the line converted to park.

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