entirety for brand new Yorkers now as well as in the future

The Tiffany & Co. Foundation is proud in order to announce a $5,000,Thousand challenge give

to Friends of the Higher Line, to support the upkeep of, as well as public access

to, the actual rail back yards section of the Higher Line, the third and last section of the

acclaimed New York City recreation area. The challenge give to Buddies of the High Line

had been announced within June 2011 at the recognized opening of Section Two of the High

Line. The very first section of this innovative and transformational urban space

opened in 2009. In 2010, the High Line's first full year associated with operations, more than two

million users frequented the recreation area. To date, the High Line has welcomed more than four

million visitors, and it has quickly become a legendary park for brand new Yorkers and

site visitors from all over the world.



With its Train Yards Challenge, The Tiffany & Company. Foundation is helping Friends

of the High Collection preserve the whole historic Higher Line with regard to public use, so that

visitors can walk-through this one-of-a-kind public park for 22 obstructs, through

three Manhattan neighborhoods. Sections One and 2 of the High Collection, between

Gansevoort Street and Thirtieth Street, have previously captivated millions of visitors.

When the final 3rd of the Higher Line at the rail yards ultimately opens to the

open public, it will be proof of the visionary leadership from the Tiffany & Co.

Basis and its commitment to creating and looking after beautiful recreational areas and

green spaces with regard to generations to come. -- Joshua David, Co-Founder, Buddies of the

Higher Line



Friends of the High Line's vision is perfect for a complete High Line, open to the

public from Gansevoort Street all the way to 34th Street. The Rail Yards

(Section 3) starts from West 30th Street and wraps round the rail back yards at 12th

Avenue descending to walk out at Western 34th. Friends of the High Lines are

working to preserve the High Line at the West Side Train Yards as well as transform it

into an extraordinary and inspiring public space.



The building blocks has been a top funder of Friends of the Higher Line because 2007,

supporting its initial campaign and providing ongoing support with regard to maintenance

and operations, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Higher Line. This particular

grant exemplifies the Foundation's operate in supporting businesses that

transform urban environments and create brand new green spaces.



The Tiffany & Co. Foundation is proud to play a major part in protecting the

High Line in its entirety for brand new Yorkers now as well as in the future. The visionary

function of Buddies of the Higher Line shows the power of creativeness,

innovative style and collaboration for the enrichment of one of the planet's

great cities. - Anisa Kamadoli Costa, President, The Tiffany & Co