Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Technology Article 12/5

The Lowline


  • one acre trolley terminal abandoned in 1948
  • location: Lower East Side of Manhattan
  • innovative solar technology will be used to grow the plants in the park 
  • street level reflective parabolas will be used to capture sunlight and direct it underground via fiber optic cables; the light is then aimed at reflective dishes, which disperse the light
  • electricity will be used when there is insufficient sunlight
  • $60 million dollar project
  • timeline of five years for the Lowline to be completed

Inspired by the Highline


  • the Highline is a "park in the sky" located in Manhattan 
  • was once an abandoned high rail  




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