High Line's Upper Third: Got $117m Handy to Restore It?

Friday, June 8, 2007, by Lockhart

And now, some bad news for those hoping the developers of Hudson Yards 2.0 will find a way to preserve the upper one-third of the High Line, the elevated parkway-to-be that snakes around the development site. A report prepared by Tishman Construction estimates that restoring the upper third will cost $117 million, a number that Crains' Julie Satow notes "is likely to embolden developers seeking to tear down the railway... The cost of the High Line is crucial because it will lower the price developers are willing to bid for the right to develop the site and thus drive down the MTA's proceeds."

While we chew on that, the MTA is expected to issue its request for formal development proposals for Hudson Yards on Monday. Brace—for crap! (And a special Curbed announcement.)
· High Line Restoration Cost to Top $100m [Crains]
· High Line Update: Existence of New Plans Confirmed! [Curbed]

Filed under Manhattan: Midtown West/Times Square, Urban Planning, High Line, Hudson Yards

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So a company that will do a lot of business with developers on this site(if developed) gives an estimate that will make it easier for said developers to build things and pay the construction company money...yup...sounds like a reasonable solution to me. In related news, today I asked my barber if I needed a haircut, and he said yes.

By Dan at June 8, 2007 3:05 PM

Dan makes a good point . . . but the High Line, so beloved in these parts, is an over-rated eyesore. Rip it down!

By Gary at June 8, 2007 4:43 PM

Developers always want clean slates. They and the city originally wanted to tear down all of the Highline. Now property values and development opportunities are being enhanced by it. Allowing the Highline to bring people out to the Hudson and to the door of the Javits Center should be a no brainer. Unfortunately, the big developers are dinosaurs with pea sized brains.

By Brian at June 11, 2007 9:06 AM

Has anyone noticed the highline is a creative way to add park space, not a historical artifact? There is plenty of space in the park south of the new development.

What is next, restoring the sixth avenue elevated train and elevated west side highway so we can bask in the glory of NY past?

By West Village at June 11, 2007 10:28 AM

Any word on an RFP release?

By MLB at June 11, 2007 3:17 PM