The neighbourhood, which connects to nearby Chelsea and the Meatpacking District via the High Line, is anchored by remarkable public spaces, such as The Shed, a retractable concert hall and art space which opens April 5, and The Shops at Hudson Yards, a dazzling multi-level world of celebrity chef restaurants and tony boutiques. There will even be a school for local children. Of course, luxury comes at a price: one penthouse was listed for USD$32 million.
At a grand opening event on March 14, Mayor Bill de Blasio expressed his excitement for Hudson Yards, saying, “In New York City, we make the impossible reality — including building new neighbourhoods over old rail yards … The project is an example of the ingenuity that helps make New York the greatest city in the world.”