I am proud to say that i worked on that park for 6 month's on site and 6 months of fabration work off site. It has it's own web site for more info. I truly thank Robert Hammond. Got me off a layoff. Got my yearly hours for health care. Gave me my self respect back and food on my table. Future work because of R Hammond in area construction is a sure thing. Two guy's that fought for a park sure made a lot of money for a lot of people. Thank You
what a brilliant idea. You've turned something that looked to be an eyesore, in to a beautiful open space for people. what a great way to see around parts of your city. Obviously a safer place in the middle of town for people during the day to be outside in the sun. Well done.
I seen this on RocketBoom NYC a while back, its a fantastic project, hope this inspires a lot more people to think green when it comes to architecture and city life. Great Idea!
I think it's a terrific and creative repurposing of space. I wonder how much it would have cost to tear it down compared to developing it into a park? That's not free either.
@dontblockmedk I agree with your first sentence. Personally I don't understand why we don't just plant apple trees and blackberry bushes and all sorts of simple, easily grown things at every street corner and walkway. What harm would it do? If we can plant trees everywhere to make things look "scenic" why not apple or cherry trees? Then you can be walking, decide you are a bit peckish and simply reach out and grab a piece of fruit as you walk on by. Would be a godsend for the homeless too.
Hell. Build more High-line parks. Increased revenue and less burdensome areas that won't be developed. I could see all kinds parks being raised above the trappings of modern civilization. Why not? We're building on top of buildings too. Why not connect the tops of buildings with walking parks? That would be awesome.
Well I see how this was an inspiration for Crysish (2). It's (unlike the game) really beautiful which I hope I could see one day.... unlike the game :D
@TheFounderUtopia That is right. I always wonder why they don't plant fruit trees and vegetable plants all over, especially in public areas using public money. Instead of the government giving trillions of dollars to banks and multinational corps, imagine if they used that money to install solar panels and plant fruit trees and vegetables in many residences around the country. Money market property system FAILED, we need to use scientific method to produce all necessities for all directly.
That is nice but community gardens (producing food) might have been better. "Money/market" is ROOT of problems, how do we: 1. stop corruption caused by profit motive? 2. ensure everyone has minimum necessities? ANSWER 1. FREELY Share ALL resources & knowledge worldwide, NO more money/property 2. Use LATEST technology to create an ABUNDANCE of all our needs, NO more waste/theft 3. Automate/localize ALL production and distribution, NO more central control/wage slavery v=4Z9WVZddH9w
I am proud to say that i worked on that park for 6 month's on site and 6 months of fabration work off site. It has it's own web site for more info. I truly thank Robert Hammond.
Got me off a layoff. Got my yearly hours for health care. Gave me my self respect back and food on my table.
Future work because of R Hammond in area construction is a sure thing.
Two guy's that fought for a park sure made a lot of money for a lot of people.
Thank You
what a brilliant idea. You've turned something that looked to be an eyesore, in to a beautiful open space for people. what a great way to see around parts of your city. Obviously a safer place in the middle of town for people during the day to be outside in the sun. Well done.
A great idea. It looks amazing. They should probably build more raised platforms specifically for purposes like this, give them a good width too.
The most beautiful and awesome redemption of old architecture I've ever seen. Really inspires me to keep working on my dreams...
pretty cool how i watched this in june and in august there i was walking in the high line
I never knew about this, it's pretty awesome.
Good job at being able to make a park!!
I seen this on RocketBoom NYC a while back, its a fantastic project, hope this inspires a lot more people to think green when it comes to architecture and city life. Great Idea!
I was there with my school. i'm 17. It's beautiful there. Fantastic stretch of park :3
2:16~3:20 Part 2
A small contribution from an average person can go a long way... the power os Ideas.
Thanks TED!
Wow, that is an intriguing use for the railroad. I want to walk those parks when i'll go visit NYC sometime in the future :)
this is brilliant idea,please continue.
I think it's a terrific and creative repurposing of space. I wonder how much it would have cost to tear it down compared to developing it into a park? That's not free either.
Wow, that was really cool.
I had no idea that was going on.
That's such an amazing idea.... looks great too!
That is a very cool idea.
Good talk...
that's really cool! Inspiring
very, very interesting concept
Its a pity that is talk is so short..
i love it, hope to visit some day :)
@dontblockmedk
I agree with your first sentence. Personally I don't understand why we don't just plant apple trees and blackberry bushes and all sorts of simple, easily grown things at every street corner and walkway. What harm would it do? If we can plant trees everywhere to make things look "scenic" why not apple or cherry trees? Then you can be walking, decide you are a bit peckish and simply reach out and grab a piece of fruit as you walk on by. Would be a godsend for the homeless too.
Why not make a mobile aquaponics facility and use the tracks to move it along once a day. Then you could have a mobile market of fresh produce.
I want to go there!!!!!
modern art at the best!
The High Line is great.
Está va para Robert Hammond
@slysci5 No you weren't, it sorta crushed my dreams but it was still quite awesome, i didn't know about this project at all. And it looks amazing.
This is awesome.
I am in awe :D
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Fucking awesome...
Hell. Build more High-line parks. Increased revenue and less burdensome areas that won't be developed. I could see all kinds parks being raised above the trappings of modern civilization. Why not? We're building on top of buildings too. Why not connect the tops of buildings with walking parks? That would be awesome.
What a great idea!
In the sky? I was hoping for a construction floating high above the city.
This park is in the latest episode of Louie.
Good job on getting so much wrong and even more right at the same time
@CustardGanet straight form sickipedia, nice
Very good
Great Idea!!!
awesome !
gostei e vou divulgar!
7 people voted thumbs down....What.. too much happiness and goodness in the world for you??
He wants to "recreate the wildscape". How about not touching it and let it be.. wild?
It's a paradox... you can't CREATE something WILD.
Well I see how this was an inspiration for Crysish (2). It's (unlike the game) really beautiful which I hope I could see one day.... unlike the game :D
Anybody else feel this park officially puts us in the 21st Century?
seen this on rocketboom :P
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College Humor offices !
@kiddhitta Billion. Not million. They got twice the revenue that was expected.
@kiddhitta He said half a Billion.
@Siglojunior i just saw some guy talking for 13 minutes about a 3clap pushup. If you can say it in 10 minutes, you an probably say it in 5 too :)
@Mrmoc7 To be fair this idea wasn't that new.
gREAT!!
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Will it happen ???
It's inevitable and we cant keep standing still
they estimated 262 million in tax revenue. and it turns out they were wrong and it was only half a million? someone dropped the ball on that one
So you see, imagination needs moodling - long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.
Umm..I think that's pretty good
@dAda313 consum?
@cruiscinlan What next? You want to see beekeepers in NYC? Oh wait, there ARE beekeepers in NYC.
@cruiscinlan if it was a privilege, yes. must be something done with respect and dedication
@Danen3 oh. good. i was gonna say. how is that even possible to fuck up that bad
He is a TED speaking guest because of this?
Life is truly unfair.
TED talks make me believe maybe there is a god. Probably not....but they're that good.
Let's just hope the guy won't get shot on a boat.
@TheFounderUtopia That is right. I always wonder why they don't plant fruit trees and vegetable plants all over, especially in public areas using public money.
Instead of the government giving trillions of dollars to banks and multinational corps, imagine if they used that money to install solar panels and plant fruit trees and vegetables in many residences around the country.
Money market property system FAILED, we need to use scientific method to produce all necessities for all directly.
better than destroying it
@Get2TheDeLorean
Id rather walk through a nice garden with hobos, than a shitty alley with hobos
@tvswnet More parks are not really the solution for saving the world....
lets be real... can you say hobo sanctuary
All I can say is, minecraft!
@HimmuraTube now 8! (at the time i saw this) LOL
is it just me or is Robert Hammond hot?
That is nice but community gardens (producing food) might have been better.
"Money/market" is ROOT of problems, how do we:
1. stop corruption caused by profit motive?
2. ensure everyone has minimum necessities?
ANSWER
1. FREELY Share ALL resources & knowledge worldwide, NO more money/property
2. Use LATEST technology to create an ABUNDANCE of all our needs, NO more waste/theft
3. Automate/localize ALL production and distribution, NO more central control/wage slavery
v=4Z9WVZddH9w
What the hell is in Libya?
prettyawe
Fucking test with this fucking homework
Every time I hate that over loud intro more
no me gustó, deberes
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