{"id":28,"date":"2012-08-15T07:00:41","date_gmt":"2012-08-15T07:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertacruger.com\/?p=28"},"modified":"2012-08-19T19:57:43","modified_gmt":"2012-08-19T19:57:43","slug":"elevated-meadows-and-grasslands-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertacruger.com\/?p=28","title":{"rendered":"Elevated Meadows and Grasslands in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I first heard about the High Line<\/a> at the wonderful Wolfsonian Museum<\/a> in Miami Beach a few years ago. Julie Bargman of D.I.R.T. Studio,<\/a> which works on reclaiming post-industrial sites and was also involved in the regeneation of Ford’s River Rouge Plant, described the inspired plan.\u00a0The\u00a0seeds sprouted into a big success with landscaping along the abandoned elevated railway tracks\u00a0a glorious\u00a0park full of flowers, trees,\u00a0plants — and people —\u00a0adding color and texture above Manhattan’s lower West Side.\u00a0 And now it’s extending northward.<\/p>\n

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Like different rooms, a series of\u00a0areas unfolds, including the Chelsea Grasslands with drought-tolerant grasses and drip irrigation to keep it green. A compost tea of natural fish fertilizer and molasses or flour for bacteria and fungi is brewed overnight. I like these rail-like troughs above mixed with the real rails. Julie referred to the importance of integrating parts of\u00a0former industrial sites as an homage to our history. The High Line is a brilliant tribute, showing how this revitalization adds value with\u00a0much-need green space in the city.<\/p>\n

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Perennials, grasses and shrubs include\u00a0lots of native species.\u00a0Pearly\u00a0Everlasting and Red Cauli stonecrop were planted as well as hydrangeas.<\/p>\n

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The High Line’s Sundeck dotted with coneflowers, Baby Joe pye weed and sunbathers.<\/p>\n

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Year-round blooms include witch hazel in winter, asters in fall, compass plants in summer. Check with Ask-a-gardener<\/a> for details on plantings.<\/p>\n

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NYC: Tolerant of beliefs, judgmental of shoes.<\/p><\/div>\n

Billboards at eye-level share view with wildflowers at the Hudson River Overlook.<\/p>\n

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This industrial mix with nature is my idea of urban heaven. The High Line landscaping was designed by James Corner Field Operations <\/a>and Piet Oudolf with architectual firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro<\/a>. It’s a must-see spot\u00a0on any visit to Manhattan.<\/p>\n

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