greenway

noun

green·way ˈgrēn-ˌwā

: a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or environmental protection

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The house stands along a greenway system that Gwinnett County is building and will become a historical site along one of the trails, Hughes said. —

Alia Malik, ajc, 10 Feb. 2022 But even when the entire length of the greenway is connected, that likely won’t be the primary way it’s used. —

Michael Venutolo-mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2021 Anyone trying to find the newest hike-and-bike greenway trails in Bexar County has probably looked for a map online to plan their day trip. —

Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Feb. 2023 The work should wrap up next spring, said Tristan Hill, Razorback Greenway Alliance's greenway manager. —

Mike Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 Dec. 2022 The developer will have to build a greenway path along the length of the property and meet the city’s inclusionary housing requirements with onsite affordable housing, if MLR Ventures decides to develop housing on the site. —

oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2022 Known for its laidback, outdoorsy vibe, the town's popular Swamp Rabbit Trail offers a 22-mile bicycling greenway. —

Karla Pope, Country Living, 5 Feb. 2023 The Portland Bureau of Transportation encourages bicyclists to use Northwest Flanders Street, a neighborhood greenway that incorporates safer infrastructure. —

oregonlive, 15 Jan. 2023 The desire for a greenway, backed by Republican and Democrat representatives on the task force, has emerged over the course of 10 meetings in the past year. —

Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2022 See More

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