The High Line (And Other Awesome City Parks)

[nycguydowntown]

the Highline is cool and know what u mean by being addicted to NYC---was wondering how long it will take for gay dudes to find a secluded space behind the trees and tall grass to mess around in--LOL

 

[SLOPPYSECONDS]

turn ya citys inta farms

no rush on thinkin cause

 

[Maklaar13]

Great information and just in time. I'm planning a trip to New York, will be there next month. Have not been there in over 20 years, looking forward to visiting this site. Thanks.

 

[quasar]

The High Line idea was a brilliant alternative use of the derelict 'land', and I think it's great that other cities are copying this idea.

 

[nycguydowntown]

That area was gentrified long before the High Line arrived. Anyone from here who is still holding onto those apartments probably has rent stabilization on their place already that the High Line won't change.



Yes, they did everything they could to preserve the grasses and shrubs that have been there. It's great.

As for the High Line, it's just a very unique experience. Literally, on a different level from other parks. Walking the full thing from one end to the other doesn't get old. I generally find myself doing this with or without friends at least five times a year. It's a remarkable way to see the city because you get to do it from stories above the ground, yet you're still in an area where most of the buildings soar way higher than that. Peering at the pedestrians and cars from above, yet being peacefully separated from it. It's lots of fun.

They put a lot of thought into it as well. The reclined wooden benches, the two seconds of stadium-style seats. I particularly love that a stream of water runs in the lower section where people can rest their feet on a warm day, and a stage that dips below the park with a glass screen so people can watch the traffic underneath.

I like the High Line more as an "experience"--a fun walk from one end to the other, sort of like walking the Brooklyn Bridge. But I don't see myself actually chilling there much. Plenty of people do though. Those are likely people that already live in that area, so it'd be very convenient for them to do their sunbathing, reading, etc. up there.

Like most NYC parks, it's definitely not short on free activities for the community.



Dude, I would just give up and buy a Gay Sex In The 70's documentary on DVD. In the new era of heightened tolerance, Grindr, etc., that NY ain't coming back ever. In fact, all of the seedy bars are disappearing too. Like you actually have to meet someone in their home to have sex with them.

Dude--it was a JOKE--not a good one maybe--but a joke. A joke derived from the fact that The Standard hotel which is over there--has had guys jerking off in the window of the hotel and giving a show to the people below. It's my neighborhood--I live 5 blocks from it. But don't act like public sex--in steam rooms, saunas, public bathrooms, etc doesn't exist anymore here or the in the rest of the gay world because of Grindr, etc.

 

[belamyi]

The High Line idea was a brilliant alternative use of the derelict 'land', and I think it's great that other cities are copying this idea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promenade_plantée

As the OP pointed out. It's not so much about copy or inspiration as about a fairly "natural" and wise choice for redevelopment.

 

[belamyi]

^I didn't know you were joking, and even if you were, I didn't see it weird to chime in with my perspective on gay sex in NY.

Public cruising still goes on, but the adult theaters are closing, the porn stores with booths are closing, and the amount of people frequented The Cock (where blowjobs used to get passed around like a joint) are crashing miserably. Other equally seedy spots aren't even standing. And (from what I'm told) the bathhouses aren't nearly as populated.

Back On-Topic:

I can't believe I forgot to mention the Standard Hotel. I first read about it on a British website that people were booking that hotel just so they could have sex in front of High Line walkers.

I've not seen any jerk-off sessions or sex, but I have seen a naked guy just chilling in front of his hotel window way up high. Whenever, I walk under the Standard with friends, I tell them about it and we always stop to look. One time I was with friends and we were all excited when the naked guy finally showed up.

Kids...

 

[belamyi]

I'm pretty sure the old folks are getting their freak on. Who else can afford to drop thousands of dollars to go overseas just to do it in front of a park? And the old folks are watching, too. Believe.

Kids...

 

[belamyi]

a little

from a purely convenience standpoint, I love living 5 minutes outside of Manhattan for when I want to see a band play, go to a concert, go shopping, go to restaurants... but if I'm just home and bored one afternoon, I'm infinitely more inclined to grab a friend and take a ride down to the beach or go find some independently owned farm or something as opposed to hitting a bar or hanging out in a crowded park with tourists.

That's why L'H is considered the Jersey of BCN Maybe I should have posted this common trait with lok in the Confess thread

http://www.lostinsantcugat.com/2011/04/are-people-in-lhospitalet-lazy.html