Jillian Peprah-Frimpong
Participants in the High Line Teens program, a paid year-round employment opportunity that immerses teens in civic engagement, horticulture, and arts and culture at the vibrant public greenspace.
The workforce development program allows teens to explore how city spaces can be repurposed for greater sustainability. “I feel like the High Line is one of the few green spaces that are actually accessible to the community,” said Aniyah Cameron, a Chelsea native and High Line Teens participant.
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