Question

The High Line in New York City, transformed from an old railway track into a popular urban park, has been praised for enhancing city life and providing a public space for relaxation and socialization. Critics argue that while the High Line has aesthetic and social benefits, it has also contributed to gentrification in the surrounding areas, attracting high-priced real estate developments and edging out established lower-income neighbors. Robert Hammond, one of the project’s designers and co-founder of nonprofit group Friends of the High Line, has argued that the park has the potential to foster community interaction by providing a shared space that encourages social activities among locals.
Which finding from a study, if true, would most directly support Robert Hammond’s claim that the High Line fosters community interaction?
Choose 1 answer:
A
The High Line has become a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors from around the world each year.
B
Surveys conducted among local residents indicate that their usage of the High Line for community events, social gatherings, and public performances has increased since its opening.
C
Property values and commercial rents in the neighborhoods adjacent to the High Line have increased since the park’s development.
D
New businesses and art installations have proliferated along the High Line since its inception.

Answer 1

B) Surveys conducted among local residents indicate that their usage of the High Line for community events, social gatherings, and public performances has increased since its opening.

This is the correct answer because it has direct evidence of interactions and it focuses on the "locals"