Robert Hammond
Co-Founder, NYC High Line | Urban Renewal & Community Design
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Robert Hammond co-founded the non-profit organization that transformed New York City's abandoned High Line into a world-renowned public park. As executive director, he led the 10-year, $270 million project to design and construct the elevated greenway.
Hammond's efforts revitalized the West Side neighborhood, sparking $5 billion in private investment. He now shares insights on using collaborative design to drive urban renewal and build vibrant communities.
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Building a park in the sky
New York was planning to tear down the High Line, an abandoned elevated railroad in Manhattan, when Robert Hammond and a few friends suggested: Why not make it a park? He shares how it happened in this tale of local cultural activism.
Robert Hammond at Gel Conference 2013
Robert Hammond at REMIX Summit 2026
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gel Conference | 2013 | |
| TED | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
| REMIX Summit |
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