CREATING QUALITY STREETSCAPES 4 .
BISHOP LUCEY PARK RENEWAL AT A GLANCE
A number of exciting public realm projects will make Cork City centre more attractive for recreation, business and cultural activity.
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Grand Parade Quarter and New City Library
The historic city wall will be made a focal point
investment in the Grand Parade Quarter will rejuvenate the area
A new pavilion and plaza to stage events
by upgrading the public realm around South Main Street, Tobin Street, Tuckey Street, Frenche’s Quay, Crosses Green, Wandesford Quay, and Proby’s Quay. It includes improved access to Bishop Lucey Park, Elizabeth Fort, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral and the planned Events Centre on the site of the former Beamish & Crawford Brewery. A central element of the redevelopment of the Grand Parade Quarter is a new purpose- designed city library that will facilitate up to
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Improved access and seating
A new tower to mark the Western Entrance
Planning has started on the library, which will be delivered in the medium term Works are underway on the revitalisation of Bishop Lucey Park which will open up the park to Grand Parade and South Main Street , providing a safer and more attractive place for people to meet.
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