: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection
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The greenway is a smooth, paved 7-mile path along the Cypress Creek Canal.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Charlotte's growth means the region needs more community spaces like libraries, parks and greenways.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Eventually the trail will include a 200-mile greenway across Long Island; construction of the first 25 miles of that section begins this year.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
In addition, there's plans to spend $200 million on road, bridge and greenway projects.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Charlotte's growth means the region needs more community spaces like libraries, parks and greenways.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Eventually the trail will include a 200-mile greenway across Long Island; construction of the first 25 miles of that section begins this year.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
In addition, there's plans to spend $200 million on road, bridge and greenway projects.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Greenway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenway. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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