Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
The High Line
I just discovered this amazing new application of railbanking taking place in Lower Manhattan.
The High Line was an elevated freight line that serviced the warehouses and factories of the Lower West Side. At points, a right-of-way was established through existing buildings.
The line has been abandoned since 1980 and much like the forgotten building of Detroit, grasses and trees have established themselves along the line. The Friends of the High Line are working with the City to preserve these viaducts and convert them into an elevated linear park and public spaces along the lines of the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
The High Line was an elevated freight line that serviced the warehouses and factories of the Lower West Side. At points, a right-of-way was established through existing buildings.
The line has been abandoned since 1980 and much like the forgotten building of Detroit, grasses and trees have established themselves along the line. The Friends of the High Line are working with the City to preserve these viaducts and convert them into an elevated linear park and public spaces along the lines of the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
For a virtual tour check out oldnyc , or to see what's in store visit the design site. Also, check out the flicker cluster
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Gutted
Lofts at New Amsterdam Phase 2
Work continues at the former Century Florist Supply Company building in New Center. It is being converted into 50 "Loft-Style" rental units.
Friday, December 01, 2006
4130 Trumbull
Recently this house at 4130 Trumbull, in the Woodbridge Historic District, was demolished by the city. Apparently, the front porch collapsed into the road striking a passing car. The city demolished the remains in November.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
The Nightmare the Detroit Renaissance Center Could Have Been
Virtual motorcity has some renderings of what the Renaissance Center would have looked like if all of the phases had been completed as planned.
Photo Model
Photo Model
Soaring Casinos
Two of the permanent casinos are rising quickly against of the backdrop Detroit's skyline. The MGM Grand and Motor City Casino race towards completion, while the Greektown Casino continues to flounder.
These photos were taken at the end of October. Photos 1 and 2 MGM Grand, Photo 3 Motor City.
