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The High Line is an elevated park built on a historic freight rail line in Manhattan. The park features multiple staircase access points, each designed by different architects as distinctive sculptural elements. Notable examples include steel and wood stairs that serve as both functional infrastructure and public art. Some stairs incorporate seating and viewing areas. The High Line represents contemporary urban design thinking about repurposing industrial infrastructure and creating multi-use public spaces. The stairs themselves are architectural features contributing to the High Line's character as a linear park suspended above the city streets.
