The High Line's first few weeks are behind us. Let's check in on the reaction across the city (and world!).

1. A 4-minute history of the High Line, from its railway past to its reinvention. In case you missed a few things that happened back in 1940 or so. 2. - [New York City’s High Line, a park built from industrial ruins](http://www.greenrightnow.com/kabc/2009/06/26/new-york-citys-high-line-a-park-built-from-industrial-ruins/) via ABC7: "A high percentage of the grasses, trees, and blooming plants here are native species, which are attended to by some very happy-looking gardeners ... Those planted areas, which are feathered into and around concrete paths throughout the park, perform a valuable role when it comes to rain. The High Line 'functions essentially like the City’s largest green roof,' [spokesperson Katie] Lorah says." - [The High Line: Think, Reuse, Grow Up](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anjuli-ayer/the-high-line-think-reuse_b_220793.html) via the Huffington Post: "When the High Line opened to the public a day early on June 8th, I didn't know how excited I was until I started to climb its steps..." - [High Line Stories](http://www.sundancechannel.com/digital-shorts/#/series/22770235001/22907978001), short films featuring Kevin Bacon and other notables, via Sundance Channel. - [What The High Line's Success Can Teach Us](http://www.citylimits.org/news/articles/3760/what-the-high-line-s) via City Limits: "Saving the High Line and opening it for everyone not only promised personal pleasure, but the opportunity to build something together. You could get in on the ground floor of a community playground for the world. Today my original question, what is that? – has been answered: A dream realized. I went up there, and it’s incredible." - [Manhattan's High Line Park Does Not Disappoint](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124571055656438803.html) (plus two-minute video) via the WSJ: "The city should seriously consider what went so right with this project and do it more often." - [Meandering along Manhattan's new High Line in a New York state of mind](http://www.examiner.com/article/meandering-along-manhattan-s-new-high-line-a-new-york-state-of-mind) via the Examiner: a practical guide to nearby restaurants, picnic supply resources, and restaurants. - Here's a unique take: [Metal Given New Life in High Line Park](http://agmetalminer.com/2009/07/10/metal-given-new-life-in-high-line-park/) via the all-too-rarely quoted Metal Miner. - via the Telegraph: extremely brief article. We just liked the title! - Changing Skyline: Reinventing a Railroad via the Philly Inquirer: "Traditionally, city parks have been envisioned as serene enclosures, cocooning us from the hubbub of urban life. The new High Line park does the opposite: It provides a viewing platform to take in the theater of the street." - And, lastly... Standard Hotel's Peep Show via Curbed: The High Line provides great views of New York City. Apparently, one part of the High Line provides great views of New Yorkers. Do with that what you will. 3. [Apartments for sale near the High Line](http://newconstructionmanhattan.com/condos-near-parks/the-high-line) via, well, us of course!

   Pretty great stuff, right? Have you visited the High Line yet? What did you think?