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Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan An Baile Gaelach An Rinn Study Area Purpose of the Local Environmental Improvement Plan The Dodder Tom Clarke Bridge Dublin Port To identify projects that would benefjt the

  1. Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan An Baile Gaelach An Rinn

  2. Study Area Purpose of the Local Environmental Improvement Plan The Dodder Tom Clarke Bridge Dublin Port • To identify projects that would benefjt the local community through the enhancement of the public realm. • To explore the potential of each of the selected projects • To provide a non-statutory reference document for any future development within the study area • To identify guiding principles for the delivery of the selected projects and any future projects • The detailed design of the focus areas will be progressed in a separate Part VIII Planning Process • All concept sketches within this plan are aspirational only Ringsend College Ringsend Park Séan Moore Park Ringsend Library • The proposals have been discussed with St.Patrick RC Chruch Irishtown Stadium DCC Planners, Parks, Roads and Dublin City Libraries. Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan

  3. Previous Community Workshops + Feedback An Inclusive Process Community Meetings / Work Shops • 6th Nov 2014 - Ringsend Library • 28th Jan 2016 - Ringsend Library • 8th June 2016 - RICC • 7th December 2016 - RICC Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan

  4. Focus Areas Focus Area 3 Cambridge Rd. Focus Area 1 Library Plaza Focus Area 2 Ringsend Park Focus Area 4 Improving Links Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan

  5. 1.0 Library Square

  6. 1.0 Library Square - Existing Conditions Key Problems: Existing Conditions • The square is inaccessible Existing Road and uninviting • Traffjc / road Elevated Island • Parking • Levels Loading Bay & • Sense of Place Parking • Street clutter

  7. 1.2 Library Square - Sketch Illustrating Recommendations Community Space with potential glazed add-on addressing the plaza & the retail units

  8. 1.2 Library Square - Concept Sections Strong Link between Library Plaza & Park

  9. 2.0 Ringsend Park

  10. 2.0 Ringsend Park & Irishtown Stadium - Existing Conditions Unsightly boundary treatments Railings preventing access to park Narrow footpath with wall and railing on either side creating an uncomfortable walk Lack of connectivity between the Park and Irishtown Stadium Problems: • Anti-social behaviour • Need for lighting • The Park fencing is generating a disconnect Narrow incidental between the village and the Park opening as access into Park • Lack of strong connection between the park and adjoining sports facilities • Incidental entrances

  11. 2.1 Ringsend Park & Irishtown Stadium - Recommendations Broad pedestrian and cycle circulation Proposed Ecological Zone Existing paths for improvement Broad, well lit circulation Proposed new circulation routes Ecological Garden Removal of railing to the ‘Drain’

  12. 2.4 Ringsend Park & Irishtown Stadium - Park Entrances & Stadium Park Link Relocating parking from front of Park into the Stadium car park. Rationalise the parking layout. It is not proposed to open the park on a 24Hr basis without full support of the public and the full suite of recommendations in place. Ringsend Park Irishtown Stadium Irishtown Broad stepped link New Park / between the Park Stadium Entrance and the Stadium Open space with feature planting and seating opportunities

  13. 3.0 Cambridge Road

  14. 7.4 Cambridge Road 3.0 Cambridge Road - Existing Conditions Park entrance needs to be strengthened Road width too broad for location No structure to current car parking occurring Junction confusing and appears too large for the volumes of traffjc Crossing from Park to Ringsend school can be enhanced

  15. 3.1 Cambridge Road - Concept sketch

  16. 4.0 Improving Links

  17. 4.0 Improving Links CREATION OF A GREEN CORRIDOR TO LINK THE LOCAL GREEN OPEN SPACE AMENITIES RINGSEND PARK IRISHTOWN STADIUM SEAN MOORE PARK SANDYMOUNT STRAND SANDYMOUNT PROMENADE IRISHTOWN NATURE RESERVE

  18. 5.1 Improving Links - Precedents Potters Road., Toronto Cours Seguin, Paris Precedent Potters Road crossing uses interesting materials The use of planting and simple surface fjnishes and unique signage / way fjnding techniques to creates a simple, legible and pleasant green generate interest while addressing safety issues corridor through a Parisian suburb.

  19. Focus Areas Next Steps Part VIII Application in relation to focus area 1+3 to commence in late 2017 To be followed by focused areas 2 + 4 Focus Area 3 Cambridge Rd. Focus Area 1 The detailed design of the focus areas Library Square will be progressed in a separate Part VIII Planning Application Focus Area 2 All concept sketches within this plan Ringsend Park are aspirational only The proposals have been discussed Focus Area 4 with DCC Planners, Parks, Roads and Improved Links Dublin City Libraries.

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