[ Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, Section 15(2) Two-Year Progress Report ]
[OBJECTIVE 10.10] CITY CENTRE NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY
the bottom end of South Main Street. The Grand Parade Quarter includes a €60 million investment in a new city library which will rejuvenate the area by upgrading the public realm around South Main Street, Tobin Street, Tuckey Street, Frenche’s Quay, Crosses Green, Wandesford Quay and Proby’s Quay. It includes improved access to Bishop Lucey Park, Elizabeth Fort, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral and the planned events centre on the site of the former Beamish and Crawford Brewery.
Cork City’s proactive approach to enhancing the night-time experience involves collaborating with key stakeholders. Cork City Council has appointed a Night-Time Economy Advisor to realise the potential of the city centre. The Night- Time Economy Advisor will establish a NTE Steering Group with inclusive representation to prepare a cohesive action plan informed by data- driven approaches, surveys, and consultations. The role encompasses various interventions such as venue adaptation, public realm safety enhancements, cultural event management, and incentives for late-night retail. The Night-Time Economy Advisor will also report back to the National Implementation Group, contributing insights and best practices for consideration beyond the pilot period. Cork City Council will implement the report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce’s recommendation to develop a food activation plan as part of the city’s night-time offer. [OBJECTIVE 10.11] CITY CENTRE TRANSPORT, MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY Please see Objectives 4.1 and 4.2 above in this report in terms of progress with the measures set out in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy and the City Centre Movement Strategy. In summary, there has been a positive delivery with respect to enhanced accessibility by active and sustainable travel modes serving the city centre. [OBJECTIVE 10.12] CITY CENTRE PUBLIC REALM Work is progressing on the delivery of the Beamish and Crawford Quarter, an urban area with a strong townscape character forming part of the medieval spine and core of Cork City, which historically extended from Northgate at the top end of North Main Street to Southgate at
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investment in new city library for the Grand Parade Quarter
Cork City Council has recently completed The MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme which aims to support economic activity and enhance access to the city centre through significantly improved options for walking, cycling and public transport. The scheme has delivered public realm improvements and the construction of new and improved bus, pedestrian and cycle facilities. Revised traffic arrangements are now implemented on the city quays and on MacCurtain Street and adjoining streets to make the area more accommodating for shoppers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Cork City Council has implemented a wayfinding strategy for the city.
The Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Protection Scheme, one of the most significant city centre improvement projects, is to commence construction the summer of 2024. The regeneration of the Morrison’s Island quayside and surrounding areas will be transformational. What is now predominantly a car park will become a public amenity. The incorporation of a safe south facing riverside walkway and cycleway, the restoration of the many heritage assets along this length of the Morrison’s Island quayside and the opening of river access points will mean river views and usage will be significantly improved.
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