Community Vision for the High Line Canal
High Line Canal Vision Statement
The High Line Canal’s 71 meandering miles will be preserved and enhanced as a cherished greenway that connects people to nature and binds varied communities together from the foothills to the plains.
Guiding Principles
Natural
To preserve the natural character of the Canal, ensuring it continues to be a natural refuge for the region’s population and wildlife. The Canal’s natural, scenic beauty is integral to its identity.
Connected and Continuous
To maintain and increase the connectivity of the Canal along all 71 miles, preserving and enhancing the Canal’s use as an important continuous resource and part of the regional environmental and trail network.
Varied
To respect the variety of communities and experiences along the Canal and to preserve its various physical characteristics of the different character zones through the course of its 71 miles.
Managed
To work together in order to preserve and support a long-term, sustainable future for generations to come. Our Canal is a critical, cherished asset for the region.
Enhanced
To enhance the enjoyment and use of the Canal in keeping with its natural and varied character.
Vision Documents
The Vision Plan is a community-driven, forward-looking story of what the Canal can be in the future. It focuses on exploring all opportunities that will help to preserve and enhance the well-loved qualities of this wonderful environmental and recreational asset. The intent of the Vision Plan is to ensure the Canal reaches its greatest potential as an environmental, recreational, social, historic and economic asset along all of its 71 miles.
