Dvp

/ˌdi vi ˈpi/ abbreviation

Definition

Don Valley Parkway, a major highway in Toronto, Canada, or various other technical acronyms depending on context.

Etymology

Modern English abbreviation, with 'Don Valley Parkway' named after the Don River valley in Toronto. The parkway was constructed in the 1960s as part of Toronto's highway system expansion.

Kelly Says

The Don Valley Parkway represents the mid-20th century dream of urban mobility through highways, but like many urban expressways, it became both a vital artery and a source of traffic frustration. Its abbreviation shows how frequently used infrastructure earns its own shorthand in local vocabulary.

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