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Volume One: Written Statement
Table 10.1 Landscape Assets Categories
Ref
Assets Category
A
Topography - ridges, escarpments, slopes
B
Water / River Corridors - rivers, estuary, harbour, The Lough, Atlantic Pond, Docklands, Port of
Cork
C
Tree Canopy - Areas with existing woodlands or significant tree groups, or areas with potential for
new woodlands.
D
Ecology - areas which provide a habitat for wild flora and fauna.
E
Visually Important Land (including Views and Prospects of Special Amenity Value, Potential
Vantage Points and Locally Important Views)
F
Historic Core / Townscapes / Streetscapes
G
Landmarks / Natural Features / Cultural Landscape – land forming the setting to existing landmark
buildings and/or protected structures / buildings of significance
H
Public and Private Open Space footprint, including land with potential for Public Open Space
10
I
J
K
Institutional Open Space
Historic Landscapes (including monuments / historic routes)
Rural Character / Green Belt - proximity of rural and agricultural land uses to the city
L
Built Form
M
Public Realm
O
Gateways to the City
P
Bridges
Q
Pedestrian / Cycle Routes in the City / Access
R
Vehicular Access
S
The Railway in the City
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