Dossier
The High Line
Coverage of The High Line in the Nexus archive.
- What is the best use for old railroad tracks? New Yorkers have opinions.
Residents in Queens debate converting an abandoned rail line into a park (QueensWay) or a subway line (QueensLink). The conflict mirrors national discussions on repurposing rail infrastructure, with New York investing in both transit and green space projects. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's budget allocates $43 million for QueensWay, despite prior support for QueensLink.