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Economic Benefits of Trails and Greenways
By: Rails to Trails Conservancy
FACT SHEET
October 1, 2003
This fact sheet examines the value of trails and greenways. Despite different methodologies of different studies, there is growing evidence of such facilities’ value in terms of increased property values, community assets, and a host of environmental and economic benefits.
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