DESIGN STATEMENT
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PROJECT INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND The Outdoor Public Space Scheme was launched in 2021 by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media. The scheme is “ a targeted and public realm capital improvement programme to fund local authorities to adapt, equip or otherwise improve outdoor public spaces for arts & culture events and also festivals, taking account of public health guidelines” . While its primary objective is to support the recovery of the creative, cultural, entertaining and events sector, the scheme is also intended to have benefits for the tourism and hospitality sectors and by extension the city inhabitants via public realm improvements. Following approval by Council at its meeting of 14 June 2021 a funding application was prepared focussing on the development of facilities at Elizabeth Fort on Barrack St. This application was subsequently approved by the Department and €250,000 has been awarded under the scheme to enable Cork City Council to adapt and improve the outdoor space at Elizabeth Fort for as an arts and cultural space – without compromising its current use as a visitor attraction. Match funding from Cork City Council of at least €27,777 is also a requirement for the project.
Fig.1: Site location
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