Robert Hammond: Building a park in the sky

http://www.ted.com New York was planning to tear down the High Line, an abandoned elevated railroad in Manhattan, when Robert Hammond and a few friends suggested: Why not make it a park? He shares how it happened in this tale of local cultural activism.

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[manonthemount]

ffs TED, whe nwill you learn to keep that intro/outro noise to less than 500% of the decibles of the speach

[Dimefan91]

Anybody else feel this park officially puts us in the 21st Century?

[TheLastJedi2012]

I'm curious as to how an admirer of Richard Dawkins can also have such hatred toward homosexuals. If you truly knew anything about Dawkins, you would know that one of his many criticisms of religion stems from the unwarranted hate of homosexuals. Instead, you chose to take something he said out of context to support your own agenda. Perhaps you should seek out employment opportunities with Fox News.

[jreggy]

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.

[Andreea Weed]

So you see, imagination needs moodling - long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.

[toplad2]

straight form sickipedia, nice

[CustardGanet]

Hope it works better than their 'Airport in a skyscraper' idea.

[itkapatanka]

is it just me or is Robert Hammond hot?

[Watsuda]

Let's just hope the guy won't get shot on a boat.

[affixlabelhere]

hey, my name's Robert Hammond too!

[Dekationz]

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