High Line Park Location: Manhattan, New York City, NY Length 1.45 Mile Began: Planned for in 2001, The first phase of construction in 2006 Completed: Phase 1 in 2009, Phase 2 in 2011 Inspiration: Public interest in place betterment Responsible Entity: • residents of the High Line neighborhood 1999 • architect Casey Jones & the Design Trust and Friends of the High Line, which lays out planning framework 2001-2002 • City Council 2002 • Operated by New York City, Department of Parks and Recreation Cost $152 million