The project has been divided into various phases as shown below:
(GANTT Chart - Appendix Section - Figure 1)

  1. Creation of a Testable Hypothesis
  2. Methodology of Analysis
  3. Identification of Metrics and Corresponding Data Sources
  4. Analysis
  5. Analysis Summary
  6. Conclusion

(A). Hypothesis

The socioeconomic metrics of the Chelsea neighbourhood have been impacted (improved) due to the installation of the High Line.

(B). Methodology

In order to identify an impact of the High Line, a comparative analysis was performed to find the change/divergence in the metrics of various factors of the High Line with respect to its control group (Manhattan without the High Line in this case). An ideal control group would be a similar location with a linear park. But due to the uniqueness of the High Line and its neighbourhood we choose Manhattan as our control group.

(C). Identification of Metrics and Corresponding Data Sources

To identify the metrics for our hypothesis we divided the hypothesis into two steps:

Step 1: Economic Impact of the High Line:

In order to evaluate the economic impact of the High Line various sources of monetary transactions have been identified. The following datasets were identified:

  1. Real estate sales
  2. Business density
  3. Landuse