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Westchester Parkway System

American highway system
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The Westchester Parkway System, originating in New York City and Westchester County, was an innovative American highway system that prioritized aesthetics and limited access for passenger cars. The Bronx River Parkway, built between 1916 and 1925, was a pioneering example, featuring broad parkland buffers to control access and minimize landscape disturbance. This concept was further developed with the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, which continued the system with divided roadways and limited access, showcasing a blend of engineering and natural beauty.12

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