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Originally Posted by ssh
The High Line is easily one of the most overrated parts of the city. Calling it a "park" is laughable, and the way these people talk would make one think that Related plans on tearing it down completely with their proposal.
The hypocrisy of talking about the old rail tracks being ugly and decrepit, and then quite literally saying "not in my backyard" to a proposal that aims to replace an ugly and decrepit rail yard with a gorgeous public space is insanity.
Not in your backyard? Then move out of the most important city in the planet.
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Too late Mr. Ferrari - HY has already dwarfed the High Line and it's no longer feels like a park but as chaotic main street. In fact, the main streets by the High Line may a respite to the often-crowded HighLine.