Development Framework Areas at Leo Murphy Road (Link Road) 10.223 The Link Road is a significant entrance point and arterial route in Ballincollig. Currently the area is largely characterised by an irregular development pattern with comparison shopping co-existing with light industrial and other uses. 10.224 As a potential route for the proposed Light Rail this area provides an opportunity for the creation of an urban focal point. A framework plan presents an opportunity to reinvigorate this area of the town and provide aesthetic cues that signal a sense of arrival to an exciting and important place. 10.225 The renewal or enhancement of this area has the potential to frame a view of Ballincollig – high quality landmark buildings, an appropriate mix of developments including employment, education and residential coupled with infrastructural and environmental improvements, landscaping and enhanced pedestrian/cycling and public transport connectivity will inform residents and visitors alike to the commercial and cultural opportunities Ballincollig has to offer. 10.226 The Framework will propose an integrated land use and development plan to be conducted in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders including, relevant landowners, the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Development of lands between Ballincollig and the western City suburbs 10.227 The lands between Ballincollig and the western suburbs of Cork City, some 220 ha in extent, represent a strategic future growth location for Cork City due to: • location between the City and Ballincollig • the Location along the proposed Light Rail Transit route • proximity to services such as employment, higher education and health care. • the location adjacent to the proposed Cork Science and Innovation Park. 10.228 However, the scale of the site requires a multi -disciplinary master planning approach in order to provide for the comprehensive and co-ordinated development of these lands.
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