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| From Alex von Furstenberg |
To create or maintain a belt of greeneries within an urban setting is one of Alex von Furstenberg’s top priorities. The High Line in New York City is one example. Serving as one of the board of directors of the Friends of the High Line, Alex is determined to protect the park and preserve its charm for the benefit of the coming generations.
The High Line is a 1-mile urban park built on a 1.45-mile section of the former elevated railroad called West Side Lane in New York City. Redesigned and planted as an aerial greenway, the park has inspired other cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, and St. Louis to develop similar structure. The park is a statement that even abandoned structures can be reused to provide environmental benefits to a sprawling city.
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| Alex von FurstenbergPhoto Credit: lensepix |
Alex von Furstenberg, along with his colleagues from Friends of the High Line, provides over 70 percent of the High Line’s annual operating budget. The organization is also responsible for the maintenance of the park, pursuant to a license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Through stewardship, innovative design & programming, and excellence in operation, the organization has maintained the charm and orderliness of the urban park.
Founded in 1999, the Friends of the High Line was able to save the abandoned railroad―where the High Line is currently found―from demolition. By redesigning and adding some greenery into the High Line, the organization successfully worked with the city government of New York to prevent the pull down of the structure and preserve it instead. At present, the area is one of the cleanest and safest in New York, visited by city dwellers and visitors alike.
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| Alex von FurstenbergPhoto Credit: krikrie |
More details about Alex von Furstenberg are available at AlexvonFurstenberg.com.
