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Tall Buildings 9. Central Ballincollig – a large district centre west of the city and soon to benefit from radically improved public transport connectivity with the Cork Light Rail project set to provide frequent services to the City and Mahon beyond. 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. 10. Blarney – an historic village will a good range of community services and served by multiple bus routes. 11. Stoneview – this is an already identified regeneration area earmarked for new railway stations with direct links to Kent Station.
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11.39 This is the majority of the remaining urban areas of Cork. 8 Clancy Quay, Dublin 9 Hollainhof, Ghent 10 Eddington, Cambridge
economic growth, particularly in order to make optimal use of the capacity of sites which are well-connected by public transport and have good access to services and amenities. 112 86 65 50 11.43 To ensure existing and planned future infrastructure, amenities and accessibility levels are provided to support tall buildings and their occupants, the most suitable location identified in the Cork City Urban Density, Building Height and Tall Buildings Study 2021 is considered to be the initial basis for identifying locations that might be appropriate. 61 84 68 67 40 25 64 63 60 52
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development densities. Tall buildings can be very prominent and may be visible from far away and can therefore impact on the skyline and silhouette of the City or urban area and have an impact on the character of an area. 11.41 The Visual Management Framework (see Chapter 6 Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity) identifies Cork’s existing tall buildings that are considered to be of strategic visual significance. 11.42 Whilst high density does not imply high rise, tall buildings can form part of a plan-led approach to facilitating regeneration opportunities and managing future growth, contributing to new homes and
20 Vathorst District, Amersfoort
21 Breevaarthoek, Gouda
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