Volume 1 Written Statement

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Volume One: Written Statement
Objective 14.10 Ballyvolane District Centre
a. To support the development of an urban format centre with an appropriate urban structure, density and
built form that creates frontages onto the streets at the edge of the block
b. To ensure provision of a mix of uses that includes retail units of a range of sizes to meet the needs of
different types of occupier, , and complementary commercial and community services in accordance
with the zoning objective and in a comprehensive redevelopment could include residential upper floor
uses.
c. Conservation and enhancement of the Glen River and its setting, maximising its landscape and natural
heritage value.
d. Upgrade of existing public transportation services and other green modes infrastructure in the area to
ensure that the centre is accessible to its catchment in the city and county.
Hollyhill (North-West Suburban District Centre)
14.41 The North-West Regeneration Masterplan highlights maintaining the focus of the Hollyhill
neighbourhood centre at the junction of Courtown Drive and Harbour View Road and to explore the
potential of developing a strong retail frontage on Harbour View Road.
14.42 The Retail Strategy identifies the potential for an additional district centre in the north-west sector of
the City. Over the lifetime of the development plan, the existing Hollyhill neighbourhood centre has the
potential to develop into a district centre, with the focus on improved convenience retail facilities, a
broad range of retail services, modest comparison provision as well as improved social and community
infrastructure.
Objective 14.11 Hollyhill District Centre
To support the development of a District Centre in Hollyhill to serve the north-west sector of the city, as a vibrant
mixed-use urban centre.
Major Institutions
14.43 Objectives for the three largest institutions in the city, University College Cork, Cork Institute of
Technology and Cork University Hospital, are outlined below. Objectives relating to institutions are also
included in Chapter 3: Economic Strategy.
14.44 The main campuses/ headquarters of these institutions are zoned for ‘Residential, Local Services and
Institutional Uses’ and this land-use zoning objective supports the expansion of these important
institutions.
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University College Cork
14.45 University College Cork, (UCC) National University of Ireland is the largest educational facility in the
City. There are 18,000 full-time students, of which 14,000 are under-graduates; 3,000 are international
students and 2,200 part-time students at the Centre for Adult Continuing Education. The University
employs 2,800 people.
14.46 The City Council recognises the role that UCC plays in the city and the contribution its education, and
research and development activities make to the attractiveness of the city and region for investment.
14.47 The UCC Strategic Plan ‘Sustaining Excellence 2013 - 2017’ sets out the strategies, projects and targets
for the future. The vision is to be a world class university connecting our region to the globe. One of
the key goals is to strengthen the University’s infrastructure and resource base. Strategies to achieve
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