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Inhabitat Interview with James Ramsey of the Delancey Underground on the Low Line Underground ParkWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!1
Inhabitat Interview with Dan Barasch of the Delancey Underground on the Low Line Underground ParkWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!2
The Low Line Underground Park in New York CityWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!3
The Low Line Underground Park in New York CityWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!4
The Low Line Underground Park in New York CityWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!5
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!6
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!7
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!8
The Low Line Underground Park in New York CityWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!9
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!10
The Low Line Underground Park in New York CityWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!11
The Low Line Underground Park in New York CityWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!12
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!13
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!14
The NYC Low Line / Delancey UndergroundWhen we <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/">first heard about the underground New York City park called the Low Line</a> last year, it was not much more than a brilliant idea and some provocative CAD renderings. Now fast-forward eight months and this ambitious project has really gathered steam, and is well on its way to becoming more than a pipe dream. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/the-low-line-a-spectacular-two-acre-underground-park-to-be-constructed-in-nycs-lower-east-side/" target="_blank">subterranean park</a>, if constructed, would occupy an abandoned train track below Delancey Street in New York City's historic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/lower-east-side-ecology-center-opens-permanent-e-waste-drop-off-depot-in-gowanus/" target="_blank">Lower East Side</a> neighborhood, and would bring greenery into a crowded, dense neighborhood that is generally lacking in both public space and green space. The futuristic idea utilizes <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sundolier-robot-pumps-sunlight-indoors-for-powerful-daylighting/">sunlight transportation technology</a>, and repurposes nearly 2 acres of wasted space in an abandoned trolley terminal that has been unused for 60 years. Hot off an extremely successful <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid">Kickstarter campaign</a>, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/low-line-park-exhibit-opens-april-1st-at-mark-miller-gallery-in-the-lower-east-side/">an exhibit</a> showcasing their idea at the <a href="http://www.markmillergallery.com/">Mark Miller Gallery</a>, James Ramsey and Dan Barasch recently sat down with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/about">Inhabitat's Editor-in-Chief, Jill Fehrenbacher</a>, to talk about <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">the Low Line</a>, their progress so far to making it a reality, and the incredible response they've received from all over the globe. Watch the video above or read below to learn more about what could become <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=%22the+low+line%22">New York's next design landmark</a>!15















