Like the previous two sections, the third was designed by James Corner's Field Operations, architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro and gardener Pete Audolph. At the same time, the final part of the High Line is both similar and not similar to the earlier sites. The main difference: it changes direction from north to west and turns in a loop around the Hudson Yards marshalling yard, over which the eponymous complex of 16 skyscrapers is now being built. At the same time, it runs along the banks of the Hudson River, which allows you to enjoy a spectacular panorama of the city and the water surface.
In addition, a huge construction site has left its mark on the project: already now the overpass has passed under one of the towers being built, and in the future they will hang over the park like a mountain range made of glass. In addition, there will be a plaza, a park and a boulevard at the High Line level, and the general atmosphere will be strikingly different from the comparative intimacy of more southern sections.
Due to the upcoming changes, as well as due to lack of funds, the "tail" of the High Line itself is a "Temporary Path" - a path raised above the railway tracks and thickets of wildflowers and grasses. In fact, this piece remained the same as the entire flyover was before the start of work on the creation of the park, but in this natural state it will stay for a maximum of 10-15 years: when the Hudson Yards complex is completed, the High Line finale will be as well-groomed as all other parts of it.
At the same time, the half of the “third stage” of the park bordering on the previously opened sections, in general, is similar to them: the same benches protruding from the wooden flooring, gravel, flowers, etc. Notable innovations include a fragment of the supporting structure, which was opened and covered with silicone for safety. flyovers turned into a children's attraction. In addition, it is possible to switch switches on railway tracks - although the configuration of the rails does not change from this.
