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Magnolia
Avenue
Much
of the potential for street tree planting has begun to be realized.
During the past year, different species, including magnolias, were planted
along the sidewalk system and medians. Magnolia has the foremost potential
to be Knoxville’s most beautiful thoroughfare because it has sidewalks
that are separated from the curb, creating planting strips wide enough
to support the growth of large trees. Utility lines are on the alleys,
removing one element of visual clutter and permitting substantial tree
growth. Finally, from curb to curb, it is one of the widest streets
in Knoxville.
Recommendations:
- Continue
to create landscaped medians along the length of the corridor, transforming
the thoroughfare into an overall boulevard design.
- Work
with adjacent property owners to plant trees in the yards and parking
areas to enhance the overall streetscape.
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Martin
Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Long
time residents recall extensive rows of trees that lined this corridor.
Unfortunately, tree-topping, poor choices such as injury-prone, short-lived
silver maples, and the lack of maintenance and replacement programs
have resulted in the demise of the streetscape. The planting strips
next to the sidewalks vary, but many exceed four feet. There are special
opportunities to enhance particular sections of the corridor, including
Five Points, Austin East High School, Chilhowee Park and Burlington.
Recommendations:
- Assess
the condition, prune and maintain trees where possible, remove diseased
trees and plant where there are voids in the streetscape.
- When
sidewalk repair is needed along those blocks having narrow planting
strips, create wider planter strips or planting wells to incorporate
street trees.
- Pursue
the special opportunities for street tree planting at Five Points
and Burlington.
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