The Lowline - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:03, 29 December 2020

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	* Vessel, New York.		* Vessel, New York.

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Editor at 19:16, 15 January 2020

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	Images and content courtesy of The Lowline.		Images and content courtesy of The Lowline.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* 262 Fifth Avenue.		* 262 Fifth Avenue.
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	* The Oculus.		* The Oculus.
	* Trinity River Park.		* Trinity River Park.
		+	* Underground.
	* Urban design.		* Urban design.
	* Vessel, New York.		* Vessel, New York.

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:~~News~~]]	+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:News]] [[Category:DCN_News]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:DCN_Research,_Development_and_Innovation]]

Editor at 10:04, 2 June 2017

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* 262 Fifth Avenue.
	* 416-420 Kent, Williamsburg.		* 416-420 Kent, Williamsburg.
	* Charles Waldheim - Landscape as Urbanism: A General Theory.		* Charles Waldheim - Landscape as Urbanism: A General Theory.

Editor at 09:51, 23 May 2017

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	* New York Horizon.		* New York Horizon.
	* Pier 55, New York.		* Pier 55, New York.
		+	* Skygarden, Seoul.
	* The Big Bend, New York.		* The Big Bend, New York.
	* The Oculus.		* The Oculus.

Editor at 15:11, 17 March 2017

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	* New York Horizon.		* New York Horizon.
	* Pier 55, New York.		* Pier 55, New York.
		+	* The Big Bend, New York.
	* The Oculus.		* The Oculus.
	* Trinity River Park.		* Trinity River Park.

Editor at 10:30, 2 December 2016

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	* Pier 55, New York.		* Pier 55, New York.
	* The Oculus.		* The Oculus.
		+	* Trinity River Park.
	* Urban design.		* Urban design.
	* Vessel, New York.		* Vessel, New York.

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:News]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:News]]

Editor at 09:50, 15 September 2016

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	* The Oculus.		* The Oculus.
	* Urban design.		* Urban design.
		+	* Vessel, New York.

	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:News]]		[[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:News]]

Designing Buildings at 06:57, 19 July 2016

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	[[File:Lowline1.jpg\|link=File:Lowline1.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline1.jpg\|link=File:Lowline1.jpg]]

−	On 14th July 2016, it was announced that New York city planners had given planning approval to the Lowline, the world’s first underground park~~. Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan~~. The Lowline may become a major cultural attraction on a par with the city’s High Line public space.	+	In 2015, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested expressions of interest for development plans involving the long-term lease of the vacant Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The trolley terminal has been disused for more than 60 years. At approximately 60,000 sq. ft, the terminal runs underneath Delancey Street between Clinton and Norfolk Streets.
		+
		+	On 14th July 2016, it was announced that New York city planners had given planning approval to the Lowline, the world’s first underground park. The Lowline may become a major cultural attraction on a par with the city’s High Line public space.

	[[File:Lowline2.jpg\|link=File:Lowline2.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline2.jpg\|link=File:Lowline2.jpg]]

−	The spectacular 1-acre underground public space, will ~~be created in the abandoned former Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal under Delancey Street. Cutting~~-edge solar technology ~~will~~ deliver natural sunlight underground and activate photosynthesis for year-round gardens.	+	The spectacular 1-acre underground public space will use cutting-edge solar technology to deliver natural sunlight underground and activate photosynthesis for year-round gardens. A system of ‘remote skylights’ will provide an area in which trees and grass can be grown beneath the city's streets. Artificial lighting will be used to supplement this on overcast days and at night.
−		+
−	A system of ‘remote skylights’ will provide an area in which trees and grass can be grown beneath the city's streets. Artificial lighting will be used to supplement this on overcast days and at night.	+

	[[File:Lowline3.jpg\|link=File:Lowline3.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline3.jpg\|link=File:Lowline3.jpg]]
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	[[File:Lowline4.jpg\|link=File:Lowline4.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline4.jpg\|link=File:Lowline4.jpg]]

−	James Ramsey, Lowline co-founder and creator, said:	+	James Ramsey, Lowline co-founder and creator, said: "Every designer dreams of doing civic work that contributes to society and to the profession. Over the last 8 years, we just stuck to what we thought was a great idea that could make our city and our community better. We're thrilled to move ahead on designing and building a space that people will enjoy for generations to come."
−		+
−	"Every designer dreams of doing civic work that contributes to society and to the profession. Over the last 8 years, we just stuck to what we thought was a great idea that could make our city and our community better. We're thrilled to move ahead on designing and building a space that people will enjoy for generations to come."	+
−		+
−	In 2015, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested expressions of interest for development plans involving the long-term lease and activation of the vacant Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The trolley terminal has been disused for more than 60 years. At approximately 60,000 sq. ft, the terminal runs underneath Delancey Street between Clinton and Norfolk Streets.	+

	[[File:Lowline5.jpg\|link=File:Lowline5.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline5.jpg\|link=File:Lowline5.jpg]]

−	~~The~~ NYCEDC ~~have stated that~~ the Lowline developers must reach a fundraising target of $10 million in the next year and complete and present schematic designs for approval over the same time-frame in order to move ahead with the project.	+	NYCEDC say the Lowline developers must reach a fundraising target of $10 million in the next year and complete and present schematic designs for approval over the same time-frame in order to move ahead with the project.

	In October 2015, the Lowline team opened the Lowline Lab, a live experiment to showcase and test its solar technology and subterranean horticulture, and also to test the cultural value of a year-round public space. Since its opening, it has attracted nearly 70,000 visitors and has hosted youth education visits for nearly 2,000 kids across New York City.		In October 2015, the Lowline team opened the Lowline Lab, a live experiment to showcase and test its solar technology and subterranean horticulture, and also to test the cultural value of a year-round public space. Since its opening, it has attracted nearly 70,000 visitors and has hosted youth education visits for nearly 2,000 kids across New York City.

86.173.157.55 at 06:53, 19 July 2016

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Editor at 16:19, 18 July 2016

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−	[[File:Lowline1.jpg\|~~640px~~]]	+	[[File:Lowline1.jpg\|link=File:Lowline1.jpg]]

	On 14th July 2016, it was announced that New York city planners had given planning approval to the Lowline, the world’s first underground park. Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, it is stated that the Lowline would be a major cultural attraction on a par with the same city’s High Line public space.		On 14th July 2016, it was announced that New York city planners had given planning approval to the Lowline, the world’s first underground park. Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, it is stated that the Lowline would be a major cultural attraction on a par with the same city’s High Line public space.

−	[[File:Lowline2.jpg\|~~640px~~]]	+	[[File:Lowline2.jpg\|link=File:Lowline2.jpg]]

−	The spectacular 1-acre underground public space, will be transformed from the abandoned former Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal under Delancey Street. Cutting-edge solar technology will deliver natural sunlight underground and activate photosynthesis for year-round gardens. This system of ‘remote skylights’ will provide an area in which trees and grass could be grown beneath city streets. Artificial lighting would be used to supplement the redirected sunlight on overcast days and at night.	+	The spectacular 1-acre underground public space, will be transformed from the abandoned former Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal under Delancey Street. Cutting-edge solar technology will deliver natural sunlight underground and activate photosynthesis for year-round gardens.

−	[[File:Lowline3.jpg\|~~640px~~]]	+	This system of ‘remote skylights’ will provide an area in which trees and grass could be grown beneath city streets. Artificial lighting would be used to supplement the redirected sunlight on overcast days and at night.
		+
		+	[[File:Lowline3.jpg\|link=File:Lowline3.jpg]]

	The ambition is that this landscape urbanism project will successfully re-imagine public placemaking and community building while providing the area with much-needed green space. Indeed, the developers believe the project could become an international model for the adaptive reuse and cultivation of abandoned underground spaces.		The ambition is that this landscape urbanism project will successfully re-imagine public placemaking and community building while providing the area with much-needed green space. Indeed, the developers believe the project could become an international model for the adaptive reuse and cultivation of abandoned underground spaces.

−	[[File:Lowline4.jpg\|~~640px~~]]	+	[[File:Lowline4.jpg\|link=File:Lowline4.jpg]]

	James Ramsey, Lowline co-founder and creator, said:		James Ramsey, Lowline co-founder and creator, said:
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	In 2015, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested expressions of interest for development plans involving the long-term lease and activation of the vacant Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The trolley terminal has been unused for more than 60 years. At approximately 60,000 sq. ft, the terminal runs underneath Delancey Street between Clinton and Norfolk Streets.		In 2015, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested expressions of interest for development plans involving the long-term lease and activation of the vacant Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The trolley terminal has been unused for more than 60 years. At approximately 60,000 sq. ft, the terminal runs underneath Delancey Street between Clinton and Norfolk Streets.

−	[[File:Lowline5.jpg\|~~640px~~]]	+	[[File:Lowline5.jpg\|link=File:Lowline5.jpg]]

	The NYCEDC stated that the Lowline developers must reach a fundraising target of $10 million in the next year and complete and present schematic design documents for approval over the same time-frame in order to move ahead with the project.		The NYCEDC stated that the Lowline developers must reach a fundraising target of $10 million in the next year and complete and present schematic design documents for approval over the same time-frame in order to move ahead with the project.

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	[[File:Lowline1.jpg\|link=File:Lowline1.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline1.jpg\|link=File:Lowline1.jpg]]

−	On 14th July 2016, it was announced that New York city planners had given planning approval to the Lowline, the world’s first underground park. Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan~~, it is stated that the~~ Lowline ~~would be~~ a major cultural attraction on a par with the ~~same~~ city’s High Line public space.	+	On 14th July 2016, it was announced that New York city planners had given planning approval to the Lowline, the world’s first underground park. Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The Lowline may become a major cultural attraction on a par with the city’s High Line public space.

	[[File:Lowline2.jpg\|link=File:Lowline2.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline2.jpg\|link=File:Lowline2.jpg]]

−	The spectacular 1-acre underground public space, will be ~~transformed from~~ the abandoned former Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal under Delancey Street. Cutting-edge solar technology will deliver natural sunlight underground and activate photosynthesis for year-round gardens.	+	The spectacular 1-acre underground public space, will be created in the abandoned former Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal under Delancey Street. Cutting-edge solar technology will deliver natural sunlight underground and activate photosynthesis for year-round gardens.

−	~~This~~ system of ‘remote skylights’ will provide an area in which trees and grass ~~could~~ be grown beneath city streets. Artificial lighting ~~would~~ be used to supplement ~~the redirected sunlight~~ on overcast days and at night.	+	A system of ‘remote skylights’ will provide an area in which trees and grass can be grown beneath the city's streets. Artificial lighting will be used to supplement this on overcast days and at night.

	[[File:Lowline3.jpg\|link=File:Lowline3.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline3.jpg\|link=File:Lowline3.jpg]]

−	The ~~ambition is that this landscape urbanism~~ project ~~will successfully~~ re-imagine public placemaking and community building while providing ~~the area with~~ much-needed green space. ~~Indeed, the~~ developers believe ~~the project~~ could become an international model for the adaptive reuse and cultivation of abandoned underground spaces.	+	The project aims to re-imagine public placemaking and community building while providing much-needed green space. The developers believe it could become an international model for the adaptive reuse and cultivation of abandoned underground spaces.

	[[File:Lowline4.jpg\|link=File:Lowline4.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline4.jpg\|link=File:Lowline4.jpg]]
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	"Every designer dreams of doing civic work that contributes to society and to the profession. Over the last 8 years, we just stuck to what we thought was a great idea that could make our city and our community better. We're thrilled to move ahead on designing and building a space that people will enjoy for generations to come."		"Every designer dreams of doing civic work that contributes to society and to the profession. Over the last 8 years, we just stuck to what we thought was a great idea that could make our city and our community better. We're thrilled to move ahead on designing and building a space that people will enjoy for generations to come."

−	In 2015, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested expressions of interest for development plans involving the long-term lease and activation of the vacant Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The trolley terminal has been ~~unused~~ for more than 60 years. At approximately 60,000 sq. ft, the terminal runs underneath Delancey Street between Clinton and Norfolk Streets.	+	In 2015, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, requested expressions of interest for development plans involving the long-term lease and activation of the vacant Williamsburg Bridge Trolley Terminal. The trolley terminal has been disused for more than 60 years. At approximately 60,000 sq. ft, the terminal runs underneath Delancey Street between Clinton and Norfolk Streets.

	[[File:Lowline5.jpg\|link=File:Lowline5.jpg]]		[[File:Lowline5.jpg\|link=File:Lowline5.jpg]]

−	The NYCEDC stated that the Lowline developers must reach a fundraising target of $10 million in the next year and complete and present schematic ~~design documents~~ for approval over the same time-frame in order to move ahead with the project.	+	The NYCEDC have stated that the Lowline developers must reach a fundraising target of $10 million in the next year and complete and present schematic designs for approval over the same time-frame in order to move ahead with the project.

	In October 2015, the Lowline team opened the Lowline Lab, a live experiment to showcase and test its solar technology and subterranean horticulture, and also to test the cultural value of a year-round public space. Since its opening, it has attracted nearly 70,000 visitors and has hosted youth education visits for nearly 2,000 kids across New York City.		In October 2015, the Lowline team opened the Lowline Lab, a live experiment to showcase and test its solar technology and subterranean horticulture, and also to test the cultural value of a year-round public space. Since its opening, it has attracted nearly 70,000 visitors and has hosted youth education visits for nearly 2,000 kids across New York City.