If "The Strip" isn't already unrecognizable to old-school Vols, just give it a couple years. Cumberland Avenue is heading in that direction, as the city's vision for a pedestrian-friendly corridor next to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville continues to evolve. 

Chicago-based Core Spaces has major plans to build four student housing buildings, which means some existing buildings have to go. What does that mean for the future of the Strip, from vehicle traffic to the character of Cumberland Avenue?

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If "The Strip" isn't already unrecognizable to old-school Vols, just give it a couple years. Cumberland Avenue is heading in that direction, as the city's vision for a pedestrian-friendly corridor next to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville continues to evolve. 
Chicago-based Core Spaces has major plans to build four student housing buildings, which means some existing buildings have to go. What does that mean for the future of the Strip, from vehicle traffic to the character of Cumberland Avenue?
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

If "The Strip" isn't already unrecognizable to old-school Vols, just give it a couple years. Cumberland Avenue is heading in that direction, as the city's vision for a pedestrian-friendly corridor next to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville continues to evolve.   Chicago-based Core Spaces has major plans to build four student housing buildings, which means some existing buildings have to go. What does that mean for the future of the Strip, from vehicle traffic to the character of Cumberland Avenue?  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

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