An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick Appendices

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Limerick 2030 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick 2. Kings Island Kings Island is the historically most important part of the City Centre, bounded by the River Shannon and Park Canal. It is Medieval in origin and comprises two of the cities most important historical assets – King John’s Castle and St Mary’s Cathedral. These two assets are joined by Nicholas Street. The other notable historic features are the Alms Houses to the south of King John’s Castle and the Alms Houses to the north, adjacent to Church Street. There are a number of other listed buildings in the vicinity, and one of the few remaining pieces of the town wall can be found at the junction of Island Road and Castle Street. Nicholas Street is a main spine road through the area and is flanked on both sides by the range of commercial uses and residential uses. The area has seen public realm improvements in recent years, but is currently suffering from neglect. A feature of Kings Island is that it is surrounded on all sides by water and there is a pedestrian route around the entire edge of the area. June 2013 86
Limerick 2030 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick The area between Matthew Bridge and Ball’s Bridge is Georges Quay. This is a potentially attractive stretch of quay with trees fronting the edge of the river with a range of commercial buildings behind. There is a public square outside the Court House and at the front of the civic buildings known as Merchants Quay. This is flanked to the south by the Potato Market site now used as a car park. Immediately to the north of the Medieval area is the extensive social housing area, known as St Mary’s Park. This is the subject of an intensive regeneration programme to address severe physical and socio economic problems. The location of the estate tends to give rise to incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area, and exacerbated by the location of the Court House. Table 23: Kings Island Strengths Weaknesses King John’s Castle Medieval Character/Heritage Several other buildings of distinction – Alms Houses Waterfront – views/vistas Opportunities Relocate the courts Relocate Limerick City Council offices / redevelopment Available sites – Potato Market Presence of the courts Poor quality environment Socio-economic problems in adjoining areas Image / perception Connection to the core City Centre Integrated Waterfront promenade Investment in King John Castle Upgrade Nicholas Street June 2013 87
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