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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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#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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Proposed delivery of city scale NbS for drainage within Frankfield, Grange and Douglas
#13 City Centre Neighbourhood Parks Pilot projects
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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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