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2008

March 26, 2008
BREAKING: MTA Selects Tishman Speyer as Rail Yards Developer


March 24, 2008
West Side Rail Yards Update
March 30: Armory Show Tour with Founder Paul Morris
April 12: West Chelsea Gallery Tour with Michaela Martegani of + Art
New on the High Line Blog


February 27, 2008
Introducing the High Line Blog!
The High Line on Facebook
February 28: Engineering the High Line, at FIT


February 6, 2008
February 28: "Engineering the High Line" at FIT
New York Times Article on High Line Planting Designer Piet Oudolf
Your Questions Answered: Q&A Now Available from Community Input Forum on Section 2 Design
Visionaire Valentines Support Friends of the High Line


January 16, 2008
New York Times Article and Video on High Line Construction
Jerome Robbins' Opus Jazz Filmed on the High Line
January 24: Volunteer Update and New Volunteer Orientation
January 25: Lunch at Hector's with the High Line Staff
January 28: Co-Founder Joshua David Speaking on Panel at New-York Historical Society
Jobs at the High Line



2007

December 20, 2007
Countdown to Opening: Join Now
2007 in Pictures
The High Line in the Press
Jobs at the High Line


December 13, 2007
Art on the High Line: An Installation by Spencer Finch, Coming in 2008
Jobs at Friends of the High Line: Now Hiring for Five Positions
  • Chief of Park Operations
  • Director of Horticulture
  • Planning and Design Fellow
  • Foundation and Corporate Relations Associate
  • Development Assistant
New on Rail Yards Blog
Give Friends of the High Line Charter Membership for the Holidays


December 7, 2007
December 10: Hudson Yards Community Advisory Committee's Rail Yards Input Forum
New Rail Yards Blog: Watch the Rail Yards Architects Present Their Proposals at Cooper Union
Friends of the High Line’s Six Principles for the High Line at the Rail Yards- First Draft
Give Friends of the High Line Charter Membership for the Holidays


November 30, 2007
Monday, December 3: Rail Yards Architects Presentations at Cooper Union
Your Feedback Wanted on Rail Yards Proposals
December 7: Highliners Design Auction Preview and Cocktail Party
December 8: Death Avenue Deluxe Walking Tour of the High Line Neighborhood
December 10: Hudson Yards Community Advisory Committee's Rail Yards Input Forum


November 26, 2007
Upcoming Rail Yards Events


November 19, 2007
Rail Yards Proposals Now On View Through December 3


November 15, 2007
Join Friends of the High Line as a Charter Member


October 18, 2007
Tuesday, October 23: First Public Presentation on High Line Section 2 Designs
Wednesday, November 7: FHL Co-Founder Robert Hammond Speaks at Google Headquarters on FHL as a Model for Other Non-Profits


October 12, 2007
Rail Yards Update: MTA Commits to Public Review of Development Proposals
October 23: Community Input Forum on Preliminary Designs for High Line Section 2
October 16: FHL Co-Founder Joshua David Speaks on Jane Jacobs Panel at Municipal Art Society
November 7: FHL Co-Founder Robert Hammond Speaks at Google Headquarters on FHL as a Model for Other Non-Profits
November 10: The New Yorker Promotions Department Presents Passport to the Arts, Benefiting Friends of the High Line
FHL Now Hiring: High Line Planning & Design Fellowship
High Line Tours at Open House New York a Great Success
FHL Seeks Donation of Usable Building Materials and Office Furniture


September 26, 2007
Make Your Reservation Now for a Tour of the High Line at Open House New York: October 6 and 7
This Saturday: Tour of GreenBranches Sites in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Architect's Newspaper Editorial on Preserving the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards
November 10: The New Yorker Promotions Department Presents Passport to the Arts, Benefiting Friends of the High Line
October 18-21: High Line 07: Chelsea Open Studios


September 6, 2007
September 15: The Kitchen High Line Block Party
Rail Yards Update
The High Line and Bridge Construction Safety
EPA Brownfields Grant Goes to Fund Section 2 Remediation Work
Watch the Portrait Project Video
September 29: GreenBranches Learning Gardens Tour
FHL Seeks Part-Time Bookkeeper


August 9, 2007
August 15: FHL Co-Founder Robert Hammond speaking as part of Out Professionals Lecture Series
Save the Date: Kitchen High Line Block Party September 15


July 25, 2007
Tomorrow, July 26: Rooftop Films at Westbeth Artists Community
Volunteers Needed This Friday, July 27, for Portrait Project Wheatpasting
High Line Construction Update


July 2, 2007
View the High Line Portrait Project on New Web Site and Outdoor Installations
New York City Council and Speaker Christine C. Quinn Allocate $12.5 Million to High Line Construction
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer Allocates $1 Million to High Line Construction
The Tiffany and Co. Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant to Create Landscape Feature on the High Line
High Line Photos by Lisa Kereszi at Theory Flagship Store


May 14, 2007
Update: Saving the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards
Tonight: Design Presentation with James Corner, Field Operations
May 18: Panel Discussion – Architecture Around the High Line
May 24: Design Presentation with Ricardo Scofidio at New Gehry-designed IAC Building


May 4, 2007
Sign Up by Monday to Join FHL's Summer Benefit Host Committee
We Need Your Support at the May 8 West Side Rail Yards Public Forum
May 14: High Line Design Preview at Cooper Union


May 1, 2007
Support the High Line at Rail Yards Public Forum


April 23, 2007
Save Tuesday May 8: Important High Line/Rail Yards Public Forum
May 14: High Line Design Presentation with James Corner, Field Operations
April 28: West Chelsea Gallery Tour with The Kitchen's Debra Singer
FHL Spring Programming
Sign up now for Community Supported Agriculture in Chelsea


March 6, 2007
FHL Wants You for the High Line Portrait Project: Upcoming Sessions March 9 & March 31
March 27: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Gordon Matta-Clark Exhibit at the Whitney
Meet High Line Project Administrator Michael Bradley
Q+A: Hotel Construction on Washington Street


February 1, 2007
Have Your Portrait Taken as Part of the High Line Portrait Project
Upcoming Programming: February 25 Armory Show Tour
Construction Update: Lead Paint Abatement and Repainting
High Line at the Rail Yards: An Update
Time Magazine Feature
Robert Moses and the Modern City: Three Exhibitions
High Line Max Racks Postcards



2006

December 20, 2006
Make a Year-End Gift and View 2006 Year in Pictures


December 5, 2006
Public Forum on the Future of the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards


November 28, 2006
Whitney Museum and City Reach Agreement for High Line Site
December 7: Public Forum on the Future of the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards


November 21, 2006
December 7: Public Forum on the Future of the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards
Construction Update: Sandblasting and Repainting
December 2: Kids' Holiday Card-Making Class with Artist Michael De Feo
Joel Sternfeld Exhibition at Caledonia Office
Barking Irons Death Avenue T-shirts to Benefit FHL
Watch High Line Video by GOOD Magazine
FHL Now Hiring for 3 Positions


October 25, 2006
Dia Drops Plans for High Line Museum
November 2: High Line Design Talk and Reception with the Transit Museum
High Line Seed Harvest a Great Success
Construction Update: Site Preparation Begins
Photos from Piet Oudolf's Garden
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Holds Transportation Forum
Greater Gansevoort Urban Improvement Project Holds First Meeting
FHL Fall Events Update


September 20, 2006
Kids' Camera Project Exhibition Now On View at Chelsea Market
October 7 - 8: High Line Viewing at Open House New York
High Line Cell Phone Tour
High Line Featured in The Good Life Exhibition at Pier 40,
through October 1
Similar Projects: Atlanta Beltline in The New York Times
Sign Up Now for FHL Fall Events


August 16, 2006
Construction Update: Removals Complete on Section One
September 16 Block Party CANCELED
August 23: Dinner, Drinks and Design Presentation on Pier 63


July 17, 2006
July 21: Movie Night Underneath the High Line
July 19: Highliners Kick-off Party at Cielo
Sign Up Now: High Line Fujifilm Kids' Camera Project
Development Director Juliet Page to Leave FHL
FHL Now Hiring for 3 Positions


June 26, 2006
FHL Summer Events Update


May 16, 2006
FHL Summer Events Calendar
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Announces $2 Million in High Line Funding
Buy Tickets Now: FHL's June 21 Summer Benefit
David Bowie Announces High Line Festival
Saturday, May 20: High Line Panel at Meatpacking District Design Week - RSVP Required


May 1, 2006
Buy Tickets Now: FHL's June 21 Summer Benefit
High Line Groundbreaking Portrait Gallery
Piet Oudolf Planting Presentation Now Available Online
May 18: Street Level Walking Tour With Architectural Historian Matt Postal
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Offers Discount To FHL Supporters


April 12, 2006
High Line Project Administrator Job Opening


March 23, 2006
Monday, April 10: High Line Groundbreaking Celebration - RSVP Required FREE
Pre-Construction Work Begins on High Line's Southern End
Wednesday, April 5: High Line Planting Presentation with Piet Oudolf - RSVP Required FREE
Q & A From February 13 Design Presentation
Eyebeam Calls for Participation in High Line Art Project
Similar Projects and Community Profiles on High Line Web Site
Recent High Line Press


January 31, 2006
Pre-construction Work to Begin on High Line
Monday, February 13: High Line Public Design Presentation at Cedar Lake FREE
Mayor Bloomberg: High Line is "One of the Most Innovative Park Projects in the World."
Congratulations to Speaker Christine C. Quinn
Elevated Rail Structure in St. Louis, Missouri, to be Transformed into Park
Topping-off Ceremony for Frank Gehry-Designed IAC/InterActiveCorp Headquarters in High Line District
Prints for Sale by High Line Photographer Jonathan Flaum
Thanks to studioMDA for FHL's Office Remodel
Jobs Available: Manhattan Borough President's Office and Dia Art Foundation



2005

December 15, 2005
Year-End Appeal
2005 in Pictures
FHL Accomplishments in 2005


November 16, 2005
High Line Railbanked! Construction to Begin in 2006.


November 2, 2005
Creative Time Art Exhibition at the High Line—FREE
Last three weeks, 14 new works—plus High Line viewing
Free guided tour on Saturday, November 5, for first 40 respondents


October 20, 2005
Last Chance to Buy Tickets for Florent / High Line Ball, Saturday, October 22, at Roxy
FHL Co-Founders Face Off in Miss Meat Market Gown Contest at Florent / High Line Ball
October 19-23: Florent Retrospective Exhibition at White Columns Gallery
Florent Featured in New York Times Sunday Styles Section


October 4, 2005
High Line Pre-Groundbreaking October Events
Kitchen High Line Block Party: Photos and Thanks


August 24, 2005
October 22 Florent High Line Benefit at the Roxy: Host Sign-Up
Q & A Now Available from Spring Design Presentation
Recent Press: Dia and Promenade Plantée in New York Times
Upcoming High Line Events


August 5, 2005
$18 Million in Federal High Line Funding
Wednesday, August 17: High Line History Presentation
Saturday, September 17: High Line/Kitchen Block Party
Volunteers Needed
October Events Preview


June 13, 2005
Major Federal Authorization for the High Line Project


June 1, 2005
Your Support is Needed at City Hall, June 15, 9:30am


May 9, 2005
Dia Art Foundation Plans New Museum Next to the High Line
Positive Review by WSJ's Architecture Critic, Ada Louise Huxtable
May 11 Deadline For New High Line T-Shirt Submissions


April 28, 2005
FHL Launches New High Line Preliminary Design Site: www.thehighline.org/design
Public Presentation on High Line Preliminary Designs at Bohen Foundation - May 3
Press Coverage of Preliminary Designs and Exhibition at MoMA
Contest: Help FHL Design New High Line T-Shirt
FHL Now Hiring: Special Projects Manager


March 21, 2005
April 20 – July 18: "The High Line" Exhibition at MoMA
April 6: Speakers and Letters Needed for City Planning Commission Hearing
July 13: Save the Date—FHL Summer Benefit



2004

December 20, 2004
Two Ways To Help The High Line In 2005: Join FHL's List of Supporters; Make Tax-Deductible Year-End Gift
Recent Updates: Summary Of December Public Forum; New York Magazine Article; NYSCA Grant Opportunity
January 6 Community Board Hearing


November 23, 2004
Thursday, December 2: High Line Community Input Forum #3
Summary of October 19 Community Input Forum
Thanks to Metropolitan Pavilion, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Frames, Phillips, de Pury & Company, Safe Art Transport


November 9, 2004
Support the High Line at FHL's Art Auction: Thursday, November 18, 2004


October 27, 2004
Saturday, October 30: Join FHL for a Screening of High Line TV Show
Register Now to Bid: FHL's Art Auction, Thursday, November 18
Hundreds Attend October 19 Community Input Forum
Thursday, December 2: Next Community Input Forum


October 13, 2004
Tuesday, October 19: Community Input Forum for High Line Design
3 Major High Line Announcements
Open House New York High Line Viewings: A Huge Success
Thursday, November 18: Art Auction to Benefit the High Line


October 4, 2004
Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10: High Line Viewings with openhousenewyork
Tuesday, October 19: Community Input Forum for High Line Design
Saturday, October 30: High Line on WNBC TV "Jane's New York"


August 12, 2004
Major New York Times Article about the High Line
Center for Architecture Exhibition Extended to September 2
FHL Launches New Web Site
Paris Elevated Rail Park Featured in Movie "Before Sunset"


July 26, 2004
4 Teams 4 Visions: At Center for Architecture Through August 14
Now Online: 4 Finalist Master Plan Approaches
Recent Press: Coverage of Four Finalists
Tuesday July 27: West Side Open Space Breakfast Panel
Thanks to Benefit and Exhibition Supporters


June 25, 2004
Four Finalist Teams Present High Line Visions at Center for Architecture July 16 - August 14. Panel Discussion July 15, 6:00pm


June 16, 2004
Friends of the High Line July 14 Summer Benefit Invitation


May 21, 2004
Front-Page Los Angeles Times Article about the High Line
Join FHL on June 9 for Picnic at Hudson River Park: A "Track Heads" Get-Together
For Current FHL Donors: Bumble & bumble to Donate a Portion of Salon Proceeds to FHL


May 13, 2004
Master Plan Finalists to Exhibit at AIA's Center for Architecture; Exhibition Preview at FHL's July 14 Summer Benefit
July 14 Summer Benefit - Cocktail Tickets Selling Out
Presentations from Two High Line-based Education Programs
Michael Arad, WTC Memorial Architect, Joins Firm of FHL Boardmember Gary Handel
Other High Lines: A National and International Movement to Reuse Elevated Rail Structures


April 5, 2004
Congressman Jerrold Nadler Brings $5 Million in Federal Funds to the High Line
Saturday April 17: First-Ever High Line "Clean-Up Day" Volunteers Needed
High Line Film: View it Online
Buy Tickets Now: FHL's July 14 Summer Benefit
FHL Seeks Donations for Two Auctions: July 14 and Mid-October


March 12, 2004
Monday, March 15: Final Day to Submit RFQ Questions
Answers to First RFQ Questions Posted on RFQ Q+A Page
FHL Seeks Project Manager for High Line Master Plan
FHL Seeks Community Engagement Manager
Save the Date: July 14, 2004 ; FHL's Summer Benefit


March 1, 2004
Design Process for High Line Officially Begins


February 23, 2004
February 25 FHL Event Postponed
Public Forum on Hudson Yards Rezoning
FHL Seeks Part-Time Office Assistant


February 4, 2004
Instructions for Letters
Sample Text for Letters
Thanks to Senators Schumer and Clinton and Representative Nadler for 2004 Appropriations Funding


January 26, 2004
Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 PM : Join Photographer Joel Sternfeld at Launch of Track Heads, New Series of High Line Get-Togethers
Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 PM : Join FHL at Second Track Heads Event; Open House at FHL's New Office and Rollerskating at Roxy
Reminder: New Address & Phone for FHL


January 16, 2004
FHL Legal Update


January 13, 2004
New Year Update: 2004 Plans and 2003 Achievements
New Address & Phone for Friends of the High Line
Join Photographer Joel Sternfeld at Launch of Track Heads, New Series of High Line Get-Togethers. Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 PM
Now Available: Summary of High Line Community Input Forum; Copies of Design Competition Publication
Support Letters Needed for Hudson River Park Funds
Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 PM : World Trade Center Discussion at 192 Books
Thanks to Local Businesses that Help the High Line



2003

December 11, 2003
Buy Tickets Now! FHL VIP-Room Benefit Party at Crobar on Friday, December 12, 8:00 - 10:30 PM .


December 3, 2003
Buy Tickets Now: December 12 FHL Benefit Kicks Off Opening Weekend at Crobar, the New Chelsea Club. VIP Room Party hosted by Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick, Glenn Close, Annie Leibovitz, Christopher Meloni, and Amanda Peet
Designing the High Line Publication Available at 3 NYC Bookstores
High Line Video Selected as Opening Short for 2003 DV Film Festival


November 3, 2003
Major New York Times Op-Ed Article Urges High Line Reuse as Public Open Space


October 20, 2003
Last Chance to RSVP for 10/28 High Line Community Input Forum
Rail-banking Update: STB Grants Abeyance
Save the Date: 12/12 High Line Benefit at CroBar, New West Chelsea Club
Plans Announced for Gehry Building in High Line District
Ideas Sought for Pier 57


October 1, 2003
City Announces West Chelsea Zoning Plan For High Line Neighborhood
October 2: Public Scoping Session on West Chelsea Zoning
October 11: Open House New York
October 15: FHL Design Competition Winners Speak at Pratt
October 28: High Line Community Input Forum
View it Online: High Line TV Segment by Thirteen/WNET
Thanks to Metropolitan Pavilion
Correction: Map in Ideas Competition Entry


September 15, 2003
Thursday September 18: West Chelsea Zoning Forum
Gansevoort Market Historic District Designated Mayor Bloomberg Relates Action to High Line Preservation
Tuesday, October 28: Community Input Meeting for High Line Design
Saturday, October 11: Open House New York & High Line Viewing
High Line Video For Sale


July 21, 2003
Important Federal Hearing about the High Line: Thursday, July 24, 2 PM
City Council Speaker Gifford Miller Announces $15.75 Million for High Line Planning and Construction
Final Week: "Designing the High Line" Exhibition at Grand Central Terminal Through July 26
"Designing the High Line" Web Site: All 720 Entries Online
Public Forum Planned for Fall 2003
Newsday Article and NY 1 Segment Online
Friends of the High Line Seeking Office Space


June 11, 2003
"Designing the High Line" Exhibition and Winners
Order Tickets Online for Exhibition Preview and Summer Benefit


May 20, 2003
Be the First to See the High Line Design Competition Designs


May 9, 2003
Competition Registration Deadline: Friday, May 16
WNYC Radio Covers "Designing the High Line"
Volunteers Needed for Street Fairs, Grand Central Exhibition, and Benefit Event
Public Meeting on Zoning Monday, May 19


April 23, 2003
Avoid Late Fees: Register by Friday, April 25
Jury Interview on ArchNewsNow.com
Questions and Answers Posted


April 11, 2003
Community Board No. 4 Votes to Support High Line Reuse
Design Competition Update: April 25 Registration Deadline; Trespassing Warning; New Resources on Website; Jurors in the Press
Summer Street Fairs: Volunteers Needed April 26, May 3, August 2
WABC-7 Features High Line Story
Save July 9: FHL Benefit Event at Grand Central
Thanks to ZYR Vodka


April 1, 2003
Community Board to Vote on High Line Resolution
Design Competition Updates
High Line Access Issues: Tours and Trespassing
Seeking Press Relations Assistance
Seeking Past High Line Design Proposals


March 3, 2003
Exhibition Scheduled For Grand Central Terminal
Juror List Finalized
Schedule and Fees


February 11, 2003
Friends of the High Line Launches International Design Competition



2002

December 20, 2002
The City of NEw York Takes Momentous First Step Towards the Reuse of the High Line as an Elevated Walkway


December 9, 2002
Legal News: FHL Wins Favorable Federal Ruling
High Line Design Competition Prepares to Launch
Save the Date: January 29th Benefit Party at Diane von Furstenberg's
Support FHL in 2003 with a Year-End Tax-Deductible Donation


October 11, 2002
Friends of the High Line Forms Business Owners Group


August 29, 2002
High Line Featured In New York Times
High Line Featured In Wall Street Journal
High Line TV Segment To Air Again
Local Legal Update: March Court Win Defended By FHL
Federal Legal Update: FHL Files Major Preservation Petition
Feasibility Study On Track, To Conclude Early Fall
Plans Go Forward For Design Competition
Help Wanted: Office Manager/Project Coordinator
New Contact Info: FHL Moves To Hudson Guild
Text: Wall Street Journal Article


August 19, 2002
High Line's Preservation and Reuse Advocates Contest Demolition Plans at the Federal Level


June 20, 2002
Community Input Session, June 26; Help Shape the High Line's Future
Friends of the High Line Summer Benefit Dinner, Wednesday, July 10


June 5, 2002
FHL Volunteer Meeting June 12
Streetfair Volunteers Needed for June 15
Community Input Session, June 26; Help Shape the High Line's Future
Edward Norton & Martha Stewart Invite You to FHL's Summer Dinner, Wednesday, July 10
FHL Plans Move; Office Furniture Needed
Thanks to Trust for May 14 Party
Interns Needed


May 2, 2002
Come celebrate on May 14 th Friends of the High Line Cocktail Fundraiser (Just $15!)
Join Edward Norton, Martha Stewart & Bette Midler Be a Host for our Star-Studded 2002 Summer Benefit
April 25 CB4 Forum: Huge Turn-out in Favor of High Line Reuse
Summer Interns Needed


April 8, 2002
Mayor Bloomberg Announces High Line Feasibility Study
Save the Date: Speak Out to Save the High Line


March 14, 2002
High Line's Preservation and Reuse Advocates Win Legal Victory


February 14, 2002
The High Line Elevated Rail Viaduct is Fundamentally Sound


January 22, 2002
"Reclaiming the High Line" A project of the Design Trust for Public Space, with Friends of the High Line
Legal Update
Congratulations to Miller and Burden
High Line is One of "Seven to Save"



2001

December 23, 2001
Legal Update


December 23, 2001
High Line Legal Victory
2001 Update
2002 Projects


December 3, 2001
Friends of the High Line, New York City Council, Manhattan Borough President, Others File Suit Against City to Prevent Demolition


November 27, 2001
Photo Show and Reception, Save the Date!
Community Board Four Issues Letter Opposing Demolition Without Community Review
Manhattan Borough President Presents Rail Yard Plans with Reuses High Line


November 1, 2001
Please Help Us Save the High Line! Speak Out Now!
Public Space Makers
High Line Web Site
Press


October 18, 2001
Demolition Update
Planning Study
Photography Exhibition
High Line Screen Savers



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