High Line

In the early 1900s, the western area around the Meatpacking District and Chelsea was the largest industrial section of Manhattan. Elevated tracks were created to move freight off the cluttered streets below. As NYC evolved, these rails became obsolete. In 1999, a plan was made to transform the unused metal into a unique elevated public green space. Consequently, on June 9, 2009, the first phase of this urban renewal project opened, quickly becoming one of New York’s star attractions.