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Newry City Centre Strategic Development Framework March 2004 5. Cathedral Precinct The cathedral is probably the most important building in the centre of Newry. The proposal suggests a precinct or plaza be put in place around the building to define and protect its setting. A new multi-storey building is suggested outside the precinct to house parking and perhaps a bus depot underground. 8. Health Centre The opportunity exists through redevelopment of this site to open up views of St Mary’s church and capitalising on the proposed linkage described under 7 above. The site is a gateway to the main shopping streets and could be opened up to create a plaza. 6. North Street This key opportunity site is due to be redeveloped in the near future. A strong building frontage is required along Abbey Way and a feature building, acting as a visual linkage, would form part of the redevelopment. The link across Abbey Way in Margaret Square should be strengthened as far as possible. 9. River Street/ Kilmorey Street In connection with the proposals for the Health Centre site, this area is also a gateway and should be defined by tall street frontage buildings. Congestion on William Street could be alleviated to a degree by the closure of vehicular access from River Street. This could also provide the opportunity to create riverside frontage or as a new access onto the Island Site on the other side of the river. 7. St Mary’s Street Improvement of the linkage across the river and canal between the Buttercrane and the lower part of Hill Street is required, which will involve new bridges and the removal of a number of buildings in St Mary’s Street to facilitate a connection to St Mary’s Street and the market. Once created, there will be a continuous vista between Buttercrane in the west and Bagenals Castle in the east via St Mary’s Church and St Colmans Park. Ferguson McIlveen in association with Mentor and Scott Wilson Page No. 28
Newry City Centre Strategic Development Framework March 2004 5.5 Artist Impressions The following artist impressions are a culmination of the policies and proposals in the previous sections. They provide a picture as to how some parts of the city might look if such proposals were implemented. They should not be taken as a final commitment as to how the particular streets should be developed, but should be regarded as being ideas as to what might be possible. However, it is recommended that the principles of what is being shown here be adopted. Proposed Canal Side Redevelopment Zone. The image shows additional pedestrian bridges across the river and canal and a pedestrian park and open space between the river and canal. The landmark building described under Coalyard site in Section 5.4 can be seen at the top of the image. Aerial View of the Sugar Island area, showing redevelopment of the buildings on Sugar House Quay and the courtyard development at the Coalyard site View of the redeveloped Health Centre Site. A plaza has been created which opens up views of the church. The connection between the Buttercrane and Bagenals Castle, via St Mary’s Street and the church can also be seen Ferguson McIlveen in association with Mentor and Scott Wilson Page No. 29
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