: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection
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Parks and greenways would have been affected, including the removal of Wilmore Park.
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Joe Marusak
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
The greenway will be developed in five sections.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Keep in mind, Greensboro’s idea for a downtown greenway predates the visioning for New York’s High Line by two years.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Lake Lure, North Carolina Nestled on Lake Lure in the forested hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eponymous small town has unparalleled outdoor attractions, including the lake with its wide beach, greenways, golf courses, hiking trails, and Chimney Rock.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Joe Marusak
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
The greenway will be developed in five sections.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Keep in mind, Greensboro’s idea for a downtown greenway predates the visioning for New York’s High Line by two years.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Lake Lure, North Carolina Nestled on Lake Lure in the forested hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eponymous small town has unparalleled outdoor attractions, including the lake with its wide beach, greenways, golf courses, hiking trails, and Chimney Rock.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Greenway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenway. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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