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Escapes from the Pavement

Created by WalkingOffTheBigApple on 16 Jun 09

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New York is currently undergoing several large and small projects designed to create a greener and more sustainable urban ecology. The recent conversion of the High Line, an abandoned elevated railway line, into an urban park, is one such project, joining the renovation of Washington Square Park, a new pedestrian-friendly Times Square, and a city program to plan a million new trees. Plans are in the works to link other areas of Broadway through a network of pedestrian walkways and many new bike lanes.

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Times Square

The dazzling center of New York celebrations

Times Square New York NY

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Greenacre Park

A pocket park with a spectacular 25-foot waterfall

north side of E. 51st St. between 2nd and 3rd A... NY

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The High Line

New York's latest park, sprouted from a RR track

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Washington Square Park

Recently renovated heart of Greenwich Village

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Union Square Park

Also an historic urban park for labor gatherings

Union Square Park, New York NY

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Fort Tryon Park

Perched high uptown in Manhattan, a treasured park

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Yes, in Greenwich Village, next to Downing Street

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City Hall Park

A favorite park for workers downtown

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Bryant Park

Elegant, manicured park in major NY location

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Madison Square Park

A brightly renovated park at major crossroads

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Glocad
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8 months ago

Thanks Terry. I forgot about some of these places.

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