6. PRIORITY PROJECTS
Figure 24: Sketch plan showing indicative arrangement for space at the junction of Blarney Street / Shandon Street.
SEQUENCE OF SPACES AND ENHANCEMENTS 1. New Pockets of Social Space: Three new areas (a-c) connected by wide steps offer sheltered green spots for people to rest and socialise along Blarney Street/Shandon Street. The design and materiality of these spaces will consider any future works undertaken as part of the Drainage Area Plan. 2. Planting and Screening: Introduce new planting to screen residential properties and soften the edge of these new social public spaces. 3. Parking Area Entry: Narrow the vehicular entry to the parking area to 3.5 meters, creating additional space for planter seating adjacent to entrance to Allotments, consider collaborating the members of the Allotment to develop a planting plan for any new planters. 4. Tree Retention: Retain existing trees where possible to shelter, frame, and enhance new seating areas. 5. Blank Corner Transformation: Introduce extensive planting to transform a blank corner along Shandon Street. Collaborate with the adjacent Shandon Green Garden Allotments for planning and maintaining these new planted areas. 6. Seating Options: Provide a variety of seating options, including informal benches, individual seats, and picnic benches. 7. Historical Interpretation: Incorporate features into surface treatments within the new social spaces or provide a interpretation board that references the historical ‘Shambles’ that once occupied this space.
Blarney Street
Former Post Office
a
2
4
1
b
6
7
c
5
3
1
Shandon Green Garden Allotments
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