prudent alternative route
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From 401 U.S. 402 - Citizens to Preserve Overton Park, Inc. v. Volpe · 1971Most cited · 18,372 citing opinions
The few green havens that are public parks were not to be lost unless there were truly unusual factors present in a particular case or the cost or community disruption resulting from alternative routes reached extraordinary magnitudes. If the statutes are to have any meaning, the Secretary cannot approve the destruction of parkland unless he finds that alternative routes present unique problems.