__NOTOC__ The term greenway is said to have been coined by taking the 'green' from green belt and adding it to the 'way' from parkway. This would give greenways something in common with both its parents. But books and articles on greenways have changed and developed its meaning. The defining characterists of greenways can be identified as follows. Often applied to railroad tracks which fall into disuse and are converted to public use.East Boston Greenway

• Vegetated
• Linear routes
• Multi-purpose

These are often converted into a long-distance path or trail for cyclists, walkers, and riders such as the Trans Canada Trail, the East Coast Greenway in America, the Vías Verdes in Spain, or the EuroVelo cycle routes and the European Greenways Association routes throughout Europe. In New York City, the High Line project broke ground in April, 2006.

Other locations

• East Coast Greenway, a trail being constructed along the Atlantic coast of the United States
• The Greenway (Greater Grand Forks), large landscaped area on a flood plain in North Dakota and Minnesota
• The Greenway, foot and cycle path in East London, England
• Rose Kennedy Greenway, a series of parks and open spaces in Boston, Massachusetts
• South East London Green Chain, a set of connected parks and open spaces in London, UK

See also

• Landscape architecture
• List of municipal parks in the United States
• Urban park
• Park system
• Landscape planning
• Public park

References