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The principles were used to assess all potential development scenarios for the town detailed in Section 7. Mix of Land Uses and the Promotion of Sustainable Travel An important element of integrating transport and land use planning is to ensure that the spatial organisation of land use activities is linked to transport networks in an efficient and sustainable manner. Through the illustration of best practice the public can see that integrated land use and transport planning can have a positive effect on their quality of life, leading to greater public support for the proposed measures. Important aspects when building these areas are attractiveness and liveability mixed with high density and comprehensive infrastructure. A mix of housing, working, education and leisure in town centres maximises the use of land that is accessible by all modes of transport but particularly that of public transport, walking and cycling. The provision of a mix of functions within the core urban area will serve to reduce trip demand and distance concentrating various functions within the most accessible zones. Making Best Use of Existing Infrastructure It is important to maximise the use of existing infrastructure for example existing roads, public transport, walking cycling water and drainage networks. Such infrastructure has been provided at substantial cost in both financial and environmental terms and we must make best use of that investment. Building on the Physical and Cultural Heritage With the growing acknowledgement nationally of the key role and importance of heritage the Framework aims to increase awareness and appreciation of Athy’s manmade, cultural and natural heritage leading to actions which promote its protection, enhancement and vitality. Heritage is there to be enjoyed and can be used to create an economic return. It is a valuable indicator when examining the quality of life and it is thereby crucial to focus on ways to bring awareness and enjoyment of the town’s heritage for the benefit of all. 5.2 Objectives The Objectives as set out below are derived from the Guiding Principles and indicate what in broad terms the viable Framework aims to achieve over its lifetime, and are used to measure the effectiveness of the various development scenarios for the town as stated in Section 8, thereby assisting with setting directions for the town in a way, which helps frame the parameters for follow-on actions. The objectives are consistent with the overall Study Area review undertaken in Sections 2, 3 and 4 and are measurable in both qualitative and quantitative terms. It was important that objectives were set out to be both measurable and achievable. Objective 1 Consolidate growth within the Athy Urban Area allowing for natural increases in population in the Study Hinterland Area. This objective accords with the overall strategy as outlined in the Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area, which requires the consolidation of future growth into a limited number of locations, where adequate transport infrastructure can be provided. Outside these ‘development centres’, in the surrounding hinterland area, development will be limited to meeting local needs. Key Considerations: • Relative population growth between urban area and the hinterland • Re-development of under-utilised land within the existing built environment Objective 2 Develop a compact urban form within Athy. A compact urban form promotes, in contrast to conventional forms of development, the efficient use of land and re-use of land, as well as the efficient use of existing infrastructure. It discourages urban sprawl at low densities, which consumes greenfield sites on the edge of the urban area, is expensive to develop due to infrastructure costs and is located away from existing communities and existing infrastructure. Compact development has been widely recognised as more supportive of resource conservation goals, including water quality protection and flood Athy IFPLUT Study 44 Final Report December 2004
mitigation because inter alia it is more efficient in reducing impervious coverage of streets, driveways and parking lots. This Study will attempt to concentrate higher-density uses on available sites within the town centre. Any uses that cannot be accommodated here will be provided for on land that is readily accessible to the town centre and consolidates development within the urban area of Athy. It is important to note that high-density does not necessarily mean high-rise development, but a high-quality mixed-use development of the town where the different uses are easily accessible and intermixed with high-quality urban open space. Key Considerations: • Re-use of under-utilised land • Scale of green-field development on the fringes of the urban area • Mix of land uses • Consolidation of town centre • Reinforcement of sense of place and character for the town • Supporting integrity and vitality of the community at large • Conservation of resources Objective 3 Create opportunities for a range of housing types and densities. By providing an adequate supply of accessible zoned land for housing, it will be possible for different house types to develop, thereby increasing vitality and enhancing social and economic sustainability. The development of housing at higher densities than currently exists, required by the Residential Density Guidelines, will offer a greater range of dwelling types, and not just semidetached houses, which currently dominate new housing schemes. This will correspond to apparent demographic changes towards smaller household sizes. Key Considerations: • Residential densities • Supporting integrity and vitality of the local residential communities • Reinforcing a sense of place Objective 4 Develop safe slow mode linkages between residential areas and railway station. This objective aims to achieve a comprehensive slow mode network linking residential areas to the rail station. The objective is consistent with the policies outlined in the DTO’s Platform for Change and the Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area Key Considerations: • Walking distances to railway station • Deliverability of slow mode routes Objective 5 Consolidate commercial and retail development in the existing town centre. As the residential population of Athy grows, commercial and retail provisions have to develop to serve the increasingly large population and hinterland. For a town of the scale of Athy additional facilities are most sustainably located in or adjacent to the town centre. This is fundamental for the consolidation and revitalisation of the town centre, which is the main commercial centre of Athy and also a potential key tourist attraction. The Athy IFPLUT Study 45 Final Report December 2004
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