Strip. By 1967 the hippy movement had been seriously repressed and the area stagnated. Many businesses were set on fire (arson) and many buildings were torn down to make way for parking lots. Today Today Tenth Street west of Piedmont Avenue is an integral part of the Midtown Core high-rise business and residential district. References External links The Strip project, detailed history of the area Page on History Atlanta (blog) Former shantytowns and slums in Atlanta Neighborhoods in Atlanta Midtown Atlanta