Inner Urban Suburbs
11.38 There are a number of discernible areas that fall within the Inner Urban Suburbs category as follows:
1. The Urban Vorth
Encompassing The Glen, Dillon’s Cross, Ballyvolane and Mayfield areas and the hinterland of the R635 North Ring Road which loosely follows the axis of The Glen River.
2. Tivoli
A major industrial docklands area situated approximately 2.5 km east of the city with good connectivity to the N8 Lower Glanmire Road. This will be a major regeneration project and new mixed-use residential neighbourhood up to 2040.
3. Ballintemple and
Historic established suburban area of the City which will be served by the
Blackrock
planned Light Rail project.
4. Douglas
A larger suburb with a village character served by two large shopping centres and good public transport links to the City.
5. South Link Road
Comprising the Turners Cross community and large industrial estates at Tramore Road. The South Link Road is the principal spine road connection between the City Centre and Cork International Airport.
Corridor
6. South West Corridor
An expansive area which encompasses University College Cork, Togher, Wilton, Glasheen Road and Magazine Road and Cork University Hospital.
7. North West
Extending from Fairhill to Hollyhill this area has been the focus on a number of regeneration initiatives.
8. North Blackpool
The northern extension of the N20 corridor beyond Blackpool encompassing the industrial area north of the centre and the residential areas on the western side of the N20.
9. Central Ballincollig
A large district centre west of Cork City and soon to benefit from improved public transport connectivity with the Cork Light Rail project set to provide frequent services to the City and Mahon.
10. Blarney
An historic village with a good range of community services and served by multiple bus routes.
11. Stoneview
An urban expansion area earmarked for a new railway station with direct links to Kent Station.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 1 I Chapter 11
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