What information does the author include to contradict the viewpoint that the High Line rail system needed to be destroyed?
A
opinions of those who wanted to restore rail service
B
statistics about the decline of property values
C
explanation of the dangers of an elevated railroad
D
description of the green space provided in Central Park
A
opinions of those who wanted to restore rail service
Which of the following is the BEST summary of this passage?
A
People in New York were happy to use the Promenade Plantée in Paris as a model for the High Line, a park that was developed on an old rail bed. More than 700 designs were reviewed before a final plan for the park was chosen.
B
Because New York has only limited areas of green, citizens around an old railroad line objected when the line was to be demolished, and instead forced the city to turn it into a park above the city. Partially opened in 2009, the park is not yet completed.
C
Although rail transport used to be common in cities throughout the United States, it became less common as highways were developed and trucks began moving goods. The original High Line in New York is one example of a train line that is no longer functional.
D
When a railroad line in New York became outdated and was to be demolished, residents of areas near it formed an organization to redesign and preserve it for public use. The High Line is modeled after a similar park in Paris that was developed some years earlier.
B
Because New York has only limited areas of green, citizens around an old railroad line objected when the line was to be demolished, and instead forced the city to turn it into a park above the city. Partially opened in 2009, the park is not yet completed.