The High Line
2014 – $5,000 Thriving Cities Lecture Series
2013 – $5,000 Beyond the High Line
2010 – $1,000 General Support
Friends of the High Line works to build and maintain the extraordinary public park on the High Line in New York City. They seek to preserve the entire historic structure, transforming an essential piece of New York’s industrial past and providing over 70 percent of the High Line’s annual operating budget. Friends of the High Line is responsible for maintenance of the park, pursuant to a license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Through stewardship, innovative design and programming, and excellence in operations they cultivate a vibrant community around the High Line.
Beyond the High Line
Beyond the High Line showcases exceptional adaptive urban reuse projects from around the country, featuring projects that have a strong likelihood of being completed, but are still in formative phases. This series will foster discussion about what moves these kinds of projects forward and to raise the profile of other projects that have the potential to transform neighborhoods, cities, or regions—expanding the visibility of the entire field of adaptive reuse.
Thriving Cities
A forum where participants can explore new ways to make their blocks, neighborhoods and cities better, more livable places. The day-long program will feature public talks, book presentations, civic participation workshops and children’s activities – all exploring recent trends and ideas around contemporary urban design and planning that foster sustainability, equity and creativity.