Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
10.335 Sundays Well is a mainly residential area with a character of long established vernacular dwellings located along the northern side of the River Lee. Historic and established institutional buildings 17. Sundays Well
such as the UCC School of Music, St Vincent’s Church and the Cork City Gaol are located in this area, with St Kevin’s and Atkins Hall located to the west.
18. Airport City Gateway
10.336 The mixed industrial / commercial area centred on the Tramore Road and Kinsale Road has regen- eration potential for higher density development, linked to the development of high quality public transport. The range of existing land-uses in the area includes light industry, trade showrooms, retail and retail warehouses. Nearby uses include sports facilities and residential neighbourhoods. This is a longer-term strategic growth area with capacity to contribute to compact growth in Cork City to 2040. A future strategy for the area may be in the form of a Framework Plan.
This Framework Plan will cover two strategic landbanks either side of the N40. Study Area 1 encompassing lands from the junction of the N27 and Forge Hill / R851 to the Kinsale Road Round- about on both sides of the N27. Particular attention will focus on the brownfield site on the southern side of the N27 and the former Sisk site and compound. Study Area 2 will include the greater
Kinsale Road area from the Kinsale Road Roundabout north to the junction with the Tramore Road.
19. Wilton
10.337 Wilton is an established neighbourhood to the west of the city centre. It is well-connected with a range of mixed-use areas including the Wilton Shopping Centre (District Centre) and the Cork University Hospital campus. The Core Strategy identifies Wilton as an area for growth consolidation and enhancement by providing a mix of new neighbourhood uses in suitable and underutilised locations. 10.339 Wilton shopping centre forms the core of the District Centre which provides a range of convenience shopping, comparison outlets and local services such as bank, post office, library, and community facilities.
The Centre provides for the weekly shopping needs of the catchment area and is located due south of Cork University Hospital. The shopping centre would benefit from redevelopment to transform it into a high quality mixed-use urban-format centre. 10.339 The BusConnects and future Light Rail Transit route will likely be located adjacent to this District Centre. The feasibility of this route is underway and will be supported through the delivery of Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy projects. The proposed upgrades in public transport along with cycle lanes will improve access to the City Centre, Ballincollig and Mahon.
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