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London is to benefit from a brand new park in the sky which, much like the Highline in New York, will run along a disused railway line.

Simon Pitkeathley is the CEO of the Camden Highline.

Getting the project off the ground has taken five years and cost more than a million pounds, involving local supporters, planners, designers and politicians.

The effort's paid off as the project's just received planning approval.

The park will extend along railway tracks currently in use.

These will be hidden by huge screens for the sake of the view and also noise reduction, and access will be via a disused train station entrance.

The intention is to plant woodland and flowers, creating environments which will appeal to insects and other wildlife, and to provide seating areas for pedestrians.

The cost is estimated to be around £35 million, which will come from donations.

However, some local residents are cautious, given the price tag and the relatively short length of the proposed parkland.

Others are attracted by the prospect of a slice of nature in Camden, with the raised park providing both visitors and residents with an unusual view over this busy urban area.

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