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Frequently Asked Questions <br />What is a greenway? <br />A greenway is a corridor of undeveloped land preserved for recreational use or <br />environmental protection. The regional trail initiative is an effort to <br />encourage 15 counties in the south-central piedmont of North Carolina and the <br />north-central South Carolina to create a large, interconnected trait and <br />greenway system. <br />What will The Thread link together? <br />2.3 Million People <br />Over 40 Destinations <br />7,300 Square Miles <br />15 Counties <br />How will the Carolina Thread Trail benefit our communities? <br />It will: <br />• Support economic prosperity by attracting and retaining new employers to the area <br />• Promote tourism <br />• Foster the joining of diverse communities <br />• Serve as an alternative means of transportation <br />• Encourage healthy lifestyles <br />Aid in fresh air and clean water preservation <br />Promote conservation of nature and wildlife habitats <br />• Increase awareness and visitation of cultural and historical venues <br />• Create a sustainable Carolinas legacy for generations to come <br />• Educate our children through the use of outdoor classrooms <br />• Connect our children to nature <br />What counties are envisioned to be part of the initiative? <br />Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cherokee, Chester, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, <br />Lancaster, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union and York <br />G-l~ <br />