A city of neighbourhoods and communities (cont’d)
Develop a sustainable, liveable city of neighbourhoods and communities based on the 15-minute city concept, ensuring that placemaking is at the heart of all development. Neighbourhoods / Communities
Based on these learnings, Cork can achieve a strong mix of neighbourhoods and communities throughout its city centre. Potential interventions on an experiential and infrastructure level include: 1. Character identification and development: Audit character of neighbourhoods on island and in vicinity and have clear sense of offer as residential communities; Develop local community- led public arts programmes to grow identities of areas 2. Public realm improvements: Identify key hinge points of footfall in the city centre to prioritise public realm improvements; Undertake a lighting audit of key streets; Continue rollout of green streetscape improvements 3. Intergenerational facilities/services: Improve the attractiveness of the city to families by adding playgrounds and other child- friendly spaces to the city centre; as part of the Docklands development, consider the feasibility of the provision of age- friendly amenities (skate park, park bowling, etc) 4. Residential development: Explore the potential to provide affordable housing for key and office workers; continue support of the Docklands development
History and heritage are also key elements in contributing to distinct and identifiable urban neighbourhoods. The City Centre comprises a number of distinct urban districts, characterised by their history, land use and urban form. The Victorian Quarter brand, developed by the Victorian Quarter Traders Group with support from CCC and the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), is an example of how a neighbourhood’s unique history and character can be used to help promote its experiential offer. There is scope to unlock the potential of other districts to help present a coherent and attractive vision of the City Centre and its neighbourhoods. Cork can take learnings from other cities. Porto has a high-level of residential occupancy in its urban neighbourhoods – both modern apartments and 19th century town houses – and has some well- designed contemporary infill. Most housing is affordable for young professionals and creative start-ups. In Nantes, which has developed its Docklands to provide contemporary developments, there is a varied mix of residential developments throughout the historic city centre (both high value apartments and townhouses to affordable student/young professional/short-term lets). Similarly, Bristol has developed its Docklands, with the city centre offering a mix of residential neighbourhoods, including for students and families.
• Character audit • Public arts programme • Hinge points • Lighting • Streetscape improvements • Playgrounds and child-friendly spaces • age-friendly amenities • Affordable housing for key workers • Re-use of existing space Opportunities
Comparative learnings: Waterside living in Bristol, Nantes (Dockland), Dublin (Docklands), Madison, WI (child spaces) Stakeholders: Cork City Council, Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Housing Finance Agency, Land Development Agency
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