Deconstructing the High Line: Postindustrial Urbanism and the Rise of the Elevated Park
by Tom Baker, Christoph Lindner, Scott Larson, James Corner, Brian Rosa, Julian Brash, Phil Birge-Liberman, Kevin Loughran, Nate Millington, Darren Patrick, Danya Sherman, Alan Smart, Daan Wesselman
Deconstructing the High Line explores the elevated park as a major feature of postindustrial urbanism. Through a collection of perspectives from scholars and practitioners, the book considers the High Line’s place in contemporary urban landscapes and examines the broader rise of elevated parks in city-making.
About This Book
Deconstructing the High Line examines the relationship between postindustrial urbanism and the rise of the elevated park.
Centered on the High Line, the book considers how this prominent urban landscape fits within broader approaches to contemporary city-making.
Contributions from a range of authors offer multiple perspectives on the cultural, spatial, and urban significance of elevated parks.
The book provides a focused resource for readers interested in urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, and the transformation of postindustrial spaces.
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