Cork City Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Volume 1

Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites

City Suburbs Objectives 11. Douglas

Objective 10.82

Douglas Sustainable Transport, Placemaking and Public Realm a. To work in partnership with stakeholders in supporting and facilitating a more efficient and sustainable transport network for Douglas that provides an improved public realm, reduces congestion, encourages greater levels of walking & cycling, and improves the quality of life for the community. This includes the sustainable transport measures set out in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Study (2020) and key projects including: i. Grange Road Transport Corridor & Tramore Valley N40 Bridge ii. South Douglas Road Junction Improvement Scheme iii. Clarke’s Hill Improvements iv. Donnybrook Hill Pedestrian Upgrades v. Douglas to Grange Bridge b. To support placemaking and public realm improvements where development proposals are encouraged to optimise placemaking opportunities through high quality design and creating or contributing towards a multi- functional, inclusive public realm comprising streets and spaces that can accommodate a range of appropriate uses and activities which will assist in improving the attractiveness of Douglas and introducing greater levels of landscaping, public art, vitality and surveillance.

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