Protect the High Line

We have an important update about the future of the Western Rail Yards section of the High Line. Today, Wynn Resorts announced that they are withdrawing their plan to build a casino at the Western Rail Yards. Related has revised their current proposed rezoning plan, and the latest proposal appears to address many of our community’s concerns about impacts to the High Line, enhanced public spaces, and more affordable housing units. In response to this news, today we released the following statement by our Executive Director Alan van Capelle: “We are pleased to see that Related has listened to the community and realized that the original plan was not viable. The latest plans appear to address many of our concerns related to the impacts on the High Line, enhanced public space, and a much needed increase in affordable housing. However, the devil is in the details and we look forward to seeing those details and working with Councilmember Bottcher in the coming days. I want to thank our nearly 10,000 supporters, dedicated campaign volunteers and staff from the High Line from across the community who worked tirelessly to make their voices heard.” Our gratitude goes out to every person who has spoken up for this park and our community. 📸: Iwan Baan

High Line volunteers are essential to the health and growth of our park—and they’re speaking out about why we need to protect it! 💬 Share your High Line story with us: https://buff.ly/bCLM9Xo

⏰ This could be your last week to take action before a decision is made on the rezoning of the Western Rail Yards! 📞 Contact Erik Bottcher today and ask him to reject the proposal: https://buff.ly/BajZfZ0

🌳 It’s so important that our neighborhood’s kids can play and learn safely at the High Line. 📝 Share your High Line story: https://buff.ly/mIBPreD

At the City Council hearing, community leaders and local residents spoke out against the rezoning plan—and in support of the High Line. Share your High Line story to help us grow this chorus of voices against the proposal: https://buff.ly/mIBPreD

☀️ As New Yorkers, we know sunlight, plants, and open space can be hard to come by. That’s a big reason why making the High Line accessible is so important! 📝 Share your High Line story: https://buff.ly/mIBPreD

🧡 Our community took a stand for the High Line at the City Council hearing! Now, we need to make sure Council Member Erik Bottcher rejects the rezoning plan—call him today: https://buff.ly/ntZyF3S

📣 At yesterday’s City Council hearing, our community rallied to defend the High Line and our neighbors—testifying against this harmful rezoning plan! Join us in speaking out by calling Council Member Erik Bottcher: https://buff.ly/ntZyF3S

⏳ Since the City Planning Commission approved the rezoning plan earlier this month, we’re now in the final stage of this campaign to protect our park. Join us and testify against this proposal at the City Council hearing on Tuesday, April 29: https://buff.ly/X3DdtEt

Our community showed up in force at Community Board 4 and City Planning Commission hearings this winter. 🏛️ Now, we need you to join us at City Hall on Tuesday! Testify against the rezoning plan at the City Council hearing on Tuesday, April 29: https://buff.ly/X3DdtEt