Community Cultural Assets and Services
Individual Buildings of Character in Suburban Areas, Towns and Villages 8.39 The farmhouses, cottages, stone walls and other local features which predate the suburban expansion of the city and towns within the city boundary contribute to the character and sense of place of the area. There will be a presumption against the demolition of such structures of vernacular or historic / social interest which contribute to the character and identity of an area. Their re-use should be prioritised. Elements of Built Heritage which contribute to the identity and sense of place. 8.40 Many non-structural elements such as curtilage features, historic gardens, stone walls, historic ironwork, plaques and street furniture (post boxes, horse troughs, mooring bollards and quayside features, historic ironwork etc.) form an integral part of the urban landscape or provide significant historic references which contribute to the identity of the city and its hinterland. Cork City Council will seek to protect important elements of the built heritage and their settings as appropriate.
Cork City and County Archives Service
8.41 Cork City and County Archives Service (CCCAS) is operated by Cork City Council and provided in partnership with Cork County Council and University College Cork. CCCAS is responsible for preserving and making accessible Cork’s archival and documentary heritage. The CCCAS collection is one of Cork’s largest and most important cultural heritage and information assets, documenting many aspects of the social, political, commercial and cultural history of Cork. CCCAS plays a key role in the cultural life of the city and county by facilitating research, supporting learning, promoting awareness of Cork’s local history and heritage, and by supporting societal memory, democracy and public administration. Cork City Council will continue to support the development of the City Archives.
Library Service
8.42 The Library service has been central to the cultural, social and educational life of the city for almost 130 years. With a network of 10 libraries, in 2019 the library services issued 919,161 physical items and downloads, hosted, 805,422 visits and provided access to 120 public computers All of our libraries are key components of the communities they serve and are accessible and welcoming spaces to the city’s diverse population, maintaining a balance between printed and digital resources and provid- ing safe spaces for all ages to meet and learn. The feasibility of developing a new state-of-the-art City Library is actively being investigated, as well as the provision of a purpose-built community library in the Blackrock / Mahon area and the refurbishment of the community library in Mayfield. See Chapter 3 Delivering Homes and Communities which provides further information on libraries.
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