The Greenway Plan is a set of trails set up across the triad for a greener way of transportation. There are trails both within the woods and sidewalks that range the perimeter.
For my story I want to focus on the benefits that come with taking advantage of the Greenway Plan. I also want to target an audience that this would not usually go to. A lot of times the individuals that travel utilizing the Greenways are people who already have a passion for the environment and for nature walks in general. I want to spread this to a new audience.
As a way in the path the Trails were advertised to the community back in May that 2023 was the Year of the Trail. This was an attempt to spread more awareness of the trails and increase foot traffic.
I have been in contact with Lee Tillery. He is the project manager. I will be interviewing him, I am waiting on a final day and time that works for him. I will also be going there this Thursday to take photos for my multimedia story and I will also be interviewing people while I am there. I want to get participant stories on why they use the Greenway and what benefits they've found.
Some benefits that are highlighted in the plan are health benefits, experiencing wildlife and educating on it, receiving fresh air on a regular basis, cost effectiveness, and community building just to name a few.
I know this is from last week, so I hope you have an update on how the interview with Tillery went. What else is happening within your beat that you can follow up on? Start thinking ahead for your next story.
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