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8 ASSESSMENT OF VIABLE SCENARIOS In Section 7 two out of six scenarios have been ruled out by way of assessing them in terms of their compliance with the guiding principles. Scenario A, B, C and D are now further assessed against objectives 1-9 and 11. Objectives 10 and 12 are assessed in Section 9 using the MEPLAN and SATURN modelling suites. Each of the scenarios accommodates the following, as outlined in section 7.1: • An urban population increase of 6,800 • 2,500 new households • 6,700 new jobs Each of the scenarios are based on the following land use assumptions: Future Residential in Scenario A: Residential density of 30 units /ha as per the Town Development Plan standards Future Residential in Scenarios B, C and D: Residential density of 50 units/ha within 600m from town centre and train station, residential density of 35units/ha outside these catchments Future Commercial: Generally 50% retailing, 25% offices and 25% apartments Future Low Density Employment: 60% industry and 40% warehousing Future High Density Employment: Generally 50% offices, 25% industry and 35% warehousing In addition each scenario was assessed by modelling the walking distances from the residential areas to the key trip attractions. This assessment tool contributes in the selection of the preferred scenario or highlights elements of particular scenarios based on penetration of the town and its facilities by sustainable modes of transport. The modelling process works by calculating the distance from various residential areas to the town’s major trip attractions. The major trip attractions include the commercial town centre, rail station, primary and secondary schools and employment centres. These walking distances are then evaluated against the acceptable walking distances to the various land uses. From this analysis the population living within acceptable walking distances of the major trip attractions can be calculated and a comparison made as to the level of sustainability of each land use scenario. Table 8.1 below details the various walking distance thresholds for each of the land uses. These distances are based in particular on guidance set out in ‘Guidelines for Providing for Journeys by Foot (2000)’ published by the Institution of Highways and Transportation and also on the appreciation of the scale and layout of the Study Area. It should be noted that the distances to the various trip attractions was measured from the centroid of the residential land mass. Therefore, although on average the land mass may lie outside of the walking threshold, a significant proportion may still lie within the acceptable or desirable distance to the trip attraction. The descriptions of the viable scenarios are accompanied by maps illustrating the desirable and acceptable walking distances from the town centre, schools and rail stations. On these maps the main residential areas are denoted as A to H. Athy IFPLUT Study 64 Final Report December 2004
Table 8.1: Walking Assessment Thresholds Common Facilities Town Centre Commercial Zone Walking Distances to Various Trip Attractions Compliance with Study Objectives (*) Category A Category B Category C Desirable (m) Acceptable (m) Beyond Preferred Max (m) Favours Well Delivers to Some Extent Fails to Deliver o X 0 – 500 501 – 1000 1001 + 66%+ 36 - 65% 0 - 35% Schools Primary 0 – 400 401 – 800 1001 + 76%+ 51 - 75% 0 - 50% Schools Secondary 0 – 750 751 – 1500 1501 + 81%+ 61 - 80% 0 - 60% Railway Station 0 – 600 601 – 1200 1201 + 76%+ 51 - 75% 0 - 50% (*) The percentage quoted is the proportion of the population living within the acceptable (including desirable) distance of the trip attraction. Further information regarding the outputs from the walking assessments are contained further on in this section of the report and are summarised in section 8.5. Athy IFPLUT Study 65 Final Report December 2004
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Athy Integrated Framework Plan for
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CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 3 1.1
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INTRODUCTION Athy IFPLUT Study 1 Fi
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of Study
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1.4 Projected Residential and Emplo
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1.6 Report Structure The structure
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REVIEW Strategic Context of Athy Co
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2 STRATEGIC CONTEXT OF ATHY 2.1 Int
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