Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
15. North East and North West Regional Parks
North East Regional Park
North West Regional Park
10.331 It is the ambition of Cork City Council to create a Regional Park in the North East area, primarily to accommodate the needs of Mayfield, Ballyvolane and Glanmire residents and visitors. This area is currently agricultural land with rolling hills and would primarily be accessed via Old Youghal Road. Depending on the final location, any panoramic views of the city and Lough Mahon should be maximised in the overall design. This shall be achieved in collaboration with stakeholders. Access connections to Mayfield, Ballyvolane, Lotabeg, Tivoli and Glanmire will be integral to the effec- tiveness of this potential park, with priority given to sustainable and active travel links. Measures to complement existing natural heritage assets on site and maximise benefits to biodiversity will form part of the overall proposal. This is a medium to long term goal and will require a Framework Plan. Such a plan will consider a mix of uses to ensure effective natural surveillance of the regional park to ensure the park will be safe, friendly and welcoming to visitors.
10.332 Cork MASP Policy Objective 17 requires the creation of a North West Regional Park. The location for this park is on the edge of the existing built-up part of the City near the existing Apple facility. To the north the site can be accessed from Nash’s Boreen which is a popular walking route. The location of a park in this location would also allow for future pedestrian and greenway or walkway linkages to the Hinterland. This proposed park would help create sustainable green infrastructure and an interconnected series of green spaces including parks, natural green spaces and ecosystems, greenways and blueways. 10.333 The central part of the site affords panoramic views in most directions. The northern end of the site area slopes downwards dramatically towards Nash’s Boreen and further towards a small stream that is a tributary of the River Bride further to the east. Cork MASP requires that local authorities facilitate the implementation of open space initiatives that provide important economic, leisure and tourism, health, active and sustainable travel and environmental benefits to the metropolitan area. This proposal would align with this requirement and would provide a valuable public open space and natural amenity for the north west quadrant of the City.
10.334 The North-West area has been part of a major regeneration initiative in recent years. It is a key aim of Cork City Council to continue this work and to support neighbourhood improvements for the area. The regeneration catalyst will see 400 homes being replaced by 600 new homes resulting in a 16Ha site being transformed into a new residential neighbourhood. This neighbourhood will have community services and facilities including public open space, improved transport services and high-quality public realm. 16. North-West Regeneration Area
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