Alternatives to Land Acquisition for Parkway Development: The Conservation Easement Option

The development of Parkways requires the purchase of large parcels of land so that the multiple parkway roles of being an alternative means of transportation while, at the same time, providing forftill enjoyment of the surrounding scenery are achieved (Burggraf, 1986:26). Purchase of the required properties fee-simple is obviously the most direct means of acquiring the necessary land required for road construction. Unless the agency involved in the development of a parkway has eminent domain authority, acquisitions are, however, limited to the property available on the market and, of course, the available funds. These two factors are complicated by the