Cork City Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Volume 1

Chapter 6 I Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity

#1 Lea to Sea Greenway Biodiversity and Greening Plan Existing scenic route

Figure 6.4: City Scale GBI Opportunities for Cork City.

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Proposed creation of a strategic link between Blackpool and St. Luke’s as well as Tinker’s Cross to the east

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#4 Cork City Tree Planting and Management Strategy

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Proposed creation of linkages with existing GBI destination sites (Tramore Valley Park)

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Proposed delivery of city scale NbS for drainage within Frankfield, Grange and Douglas

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#6 New City Parks in the North East and North West of Cork City

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#2 City Docks and Tivoli Docks Urban Drainage Strategies

4. Shournaugh Valley 5. Lee Valley 6. Curragheen Lowlands 7. Tramore Valley

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Potential development of urban drainage strategies to assess and outline a Nature Based Solution (NbS) approach to urban drainage

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Potential extension and enhancement of existing green corridors

Proposed creation of a strategic link between Blackpool and St. Luke’s as well as Tinker’s Cross to the east

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#8 Activating Blue Corridors in Cork

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#4 Cork City Tree Planting and Management Strategy

#17 Maritime Activities

Proposed protection / restoration of river channels and riparian area

Potential delivery of a medium-term city-wide tree planting and management strategy.

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0km #12 Update and Review of the Cork City Landscape Characterisation Strategy Extended area to be included within the proposed study 1km 2km 3km #11 Promotion of Cork City as a destination for water-based recreation Potential implementation of river access improvements #10 International/National/Regional GBI Tourist Attraction in Cork City Proposed protection and restoration of Cork Harbour to promote a healthy ecosystem and sustain local economies * SCALE

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Proposed delivery of city scale NbS for drainage within Frankfield, Grange and Douglas

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#13 City Centre Neighbourhood Parks Pilot projects

#6 New City Parks in the North East and North West of Cork City

#1 Lea to Sea Greenway Biodiversity and Greening Plan Existing scenic route

Proposed delivery of two neighbourhood scale pilot projects within the neighbourhoods of St Luke’s/McCurtain Street (Mahoney’s Avenue) and South Parish (Park Owen)

Proposed delivery of a new city park

Proposed connection of the Lea to Sea Greenway with scenic route Secondary cycle lanes Primary cycle lanes Lee to Sea Greenway route Potential creation of strategic links between city neighbourhoods / key GBI assets

#14 Activate Greening Projects in Cork City Centre

Proposed ‘heart of urban greening’ or concept for a ‘green quarter’ - showcase of urban greening in the City Centre

Explore the opportunity to promote rewilding, reafforestation and rewetting projects 1. Marlin Corridor at Ardamadane 2. Blarney Peatlands 3. Blarney Castle complex

#15 Reinstatement of the weir and canal system at Ballincollig Regional Park

4. Shournaugh Valley 5. Lee Valley 6. Curragheen Lowlands 7. Tramore Valley

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Proposed reinstatement of the weir and canal system at Ballincollig Regional Park

#2 City Docks and Tivoli Docks Urban Drainage Strategies

#16 Glenamought River Valley Park

8. Douglas River Estuary and margins 9. Passage Railway Greenway corridor

Potential development of urban drainage strategies to assess and outline a Nature Based Solution (NbS) approach to urban drainage

10. River Glashaboy corridors

Safeguard and enhance the Glenamought River Valley as a linear wildlife corridor and riverside amenity

#3 Glen Valley Park Project

Potential extension and enhancement of existing green corridors

Proposed enhancement of Glen Valley Park

#17 Maritime Activities and Recreation Hub

#8 Activating Blue Corridors in Cork

Deliver a multi-use maritime activities centre within Marina Park, forming the gateway for aquatic and waterside activities in Cork City

Proposed creation of a strategic link between Blackpool and St. Luke’s as well as Tinker’s Cross to the east

Proposed protection / restoration of river channels and riparian area

#4 Cork City Tree Planting and Management Strategy

#11 Promotion of Cork City as a destination for water-based recreation Potential implementation of river access improvements #10 International/National/Regional GBI Tourist Attraction in Cork City Proposed protection and restoration of Cork Harbour to promote a healthy ecosystem and sustain local economies * #12 Update and Review of the Cork City Landscape Characterisation Strategy Extended area to be included within the proposed study

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Potential delivery of a medium-term city-wide tree planting and management strategy.

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#5 Vernon Mount Park Project

Proposed enhancement of Vernon Mount Park

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Proposed creation of linkages with existing GBI destination sites (Tramore Valley Park)

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Proposed delivery of city scale NbS for drainage within Frankfield, Grange and Douglas

#13 City Centre Neighbourhood Parks Pilot projects

Proposed delivery of two neighbourhood scale pilot projects within the neighbourhoods of St Luke’s/McCurtain Street (Mahoney’s Avenue) and South Parish (Park Owen) 2km 3km 4km

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#6 New City Parks in the North East and North West of Cork City

#14 Activate Greening Projects in Cork City Centre

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Proposed delivery of a new city park

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Proposed ‘heart of urban greening’ or concept for a ‘green quarter’ - showcase of urban greening in the City Centre

Explore the opportunity to promote rewilding, reafforestation and rewetting projects 1. Marlin Corridor at Ardamadane 2. Blarney Peatlands

#15 Reinstatement of the weir and canal system at Ballincollig Regional Park

Proposed reinstatement of the weir and canal system at Ballincollig

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