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Threats Fluvial and Tidal Constraints Cork’s dynamic river corridor has posed an threat to economic development in various other sites, particularly the South Docks. Though Tivoli is less prone to flood risk, the prospect of rising water levels and heavy rain in a tidal harbour is a consideration for any future development. has posed an threat to ec nomic d velopme t in various other sites, particularly the South Docks. Though Tivoli i less prone t flood risk, the prospect of rising wat r levels and heavy rain in a tid l harbour is a consideration for any future d velopment. Threats Fluvi l and Tidal Constraints Cork’s dynam c river corridor
Neighbourhood-Scale Urban Centres Due to the prospective phasing of development, a series of scalable neighbourhood cores are envisaged. High Observation Point Opportunities Each of the two towers stand over the site, the riverfront and the region, with prominent views outwards. High Observation Point Opportunities Each of the tw towers stand over the si e, the riverfront and th region, with promi ent views outwards. Water-based Transport Modes With over three kilometres of waterfront, the river offers a great transport opportunity. Water-based Transport Modes With ove three kilom tres of waterfront, the river offers a great transp rt opportunity. Additional Train Station on Existing Regional Rail Network The existing train line leading eastwards out of Kent Central Station is directly adjacent to Tivoli Docks. Neighbourhood-Scale Urban Centres Due to the prospective phasing of d velopment, a s ries of sca abl neighbourhood cores are envisaged. Additional Train S ation on Ex sting Regional Rail Network The existing trai line leading eastwards out of Kent Central Station is directly djacent to Tivoli Docks. Augmentation of Valuable and Protective Wildlife Corridors Green corridors of environmental value would benefit with their expansion into and within Tivoli docks. Public Riverfront Access Adopting the broader river front as a programmed and accessible urban space offers great potential. Public Riverfront Access Adopting the broader river front s a programmed and accessible urban space offers great po ential. Wider Bridge Connections to Docklands Connecting the development site across the River Lee and towards the city centre provides a new gateway. Wide Bridge Connections to Docklands Connecting th d velopmen site across the River Lee and towards the city centre provides a new gateway. Augmented Open Space and Trail Network Various trails along the River Lee and wider Cork Harbour can be pulled towards and into Tivoli Docks. Augmented Open Space and Trail Network Various trails along the River Lee and wider Cork Harbour can be pulled towards and into Tivoli Docks. Augmen ation of Valuable and Protective Wildlife Corridors Green corridors of environment l value would b nefit with th ir expansion into and within Tivoli docks.
Challenging Waterfront Microclimate Wind and rain are amongst the many local environmental conditions that will make a challenging microclimate. Environmental Systems may Restict Settlement and Infrastructure Options A variety of environmental assets are directly adjacent to the site (river, Lota Park, Millenium Park). Environmental Systems may Res ict Settlement and Infrastructure Options A variety of environmental as ets are directly djacent to the site (river, Lot Park, Millenium Park). Land Contamination from Seveso Sites Both the FloGas and CalorGas sites pose a health and safety risk to contextual development. Economic Challenge from Proximity to City Centre It is imperative to develop a unique place to live, work and visit that will not be detrimental to the city centre. Land Contamination from S veso Sites Bot the FloG s and CalorGas sites pose a health and safety risk t con extual d velopment. Ec nomic Challenge from Prox mi y to City Centre It is imperative to d velop a unique place to live, work and visit hat will not b detrimen al to the city centre. Challenging Waterfront Microclimate Wind and r in are amongst the many local environmental conditions hat will make a challe ing mi roclimate.
Detachment from Road Network due to Rail line Though the train line offers strong public transport connection opportunities, its proximity to the site and the road network is a threat to the simplicity of developing at-grade road connections. Detachment from Road Network due to Ra l line Thoug the trai line offers strong public transport connection opportunitie , its proximity to the site and the road network is a threat to the simplicity of d veloping at-grade road connections.
(C) Neighbourhood and Built Form 9. Settlement Grid: Design a medium to fine urban grain flexible and adaptable to future change. Create spaces and streets that respond to the site’s unique setting, views and prospects. 10. Adjacency and Accessibility: Design for 10-minute walkable neighbourhoods including a mix of uses that link private, semi-private and public spaces encouraging high levels of social interaction. 11. Mixed-Use Centres: Apply the Tivoli UDBHS to create three mixed use centres at Tivoli Central, East and West providing local neighbourhood and community uses and spaces. 12. Density and Height: Apply the Tivoli UDBHS by using a mix of site-specific densities and landmark buildings based on the urban framework plan and the areas unique landscape character.
(D) Places and Spaces 13. Landscape Character: Respond to Tivoli’s unique setting by designing buildings, streets and spaces that sit into its natural setting, including Tivoli Ridge and the wider harbour. 14. Connectivity: Deliver high quality transport including a central train station, a central bus corridor, a pedestrianised waterfront and greenway and onsite transport Mobility Hubs. 15. Hierarchy: Design a hierarchy of streets and spaces connected through a network of buildings, public spaces, parks and waterfront. 16. Attraction: Design a highly attractive place
including a multi-functional waterfront with civic, cultural and recreational attractions connecting land to water.
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