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In
this chapter attention is given to the highly traveled major corridors.
Many of these highways present difficult situations for tree planting
such as extensive areas of pavement, overhead utility lines and intensely
developed commercial property (often developed before there were landscaping
standards). The corridors are important to the tree planting program
because their image flavors – positively or negatively – perceptions
of Knoxville and its communities.
- In
improving the corridors, the range of preceding strategies should
be used. Additionally, the following points should be addressed in
improvement programs:
- Given
the harsh nature of many settings, consider all planting possibilities
within rights-of-way and adjacent space in developing a planting program
- Examine
the potential locations for trees in commercial settings that will
increase tree canopy while maintaining the identity of retail and
office establishments
- Improve
the spaces for pedestrians and transit, particularly by separating
sidewalks and pathways from vehicular traffic and providing shade
for pedestrians and over transit stops/shelters
- Include
street trees as part of redevelopment programs of older commercial
corridors; such programs can include a mix of land uses, design provisions
for buildings and street and sidewalk improvements.
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