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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

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Ringsend Irishtown

Local Environmental Improvement Plan

An Baile Gaelach An Rinn

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Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan

Study Area

Ringsend Park Dublin Port Tom Clarke Bridge The Dodder Irishtown Stadium Séan Moore Park Ringsend Library St.Patrick RC Chruch Ringsend College

Purpose of the Local Environmental Improvement Plan

To identify projects that would benefjt the

local community through the enhancement

f 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

The proposals have been discussed with

DCC Planners, Parks, Roads and Dublin City Libraries.

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Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan

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

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Ringsend Irishtown Local Environmental Improvement Plan

Focus Areas

Focus Area 1 Library Plaza Focus Area 2 Ringsend Park Focus Area 4 Improving Links Focus Area 3 Cambridge Rd.

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1.0 Library Square

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Existing Road

Existing Conditions

Elevated Island Loading Bay & Parking

Key Problems:

The square is inaccessible

and uninviting

Traffjc / road
Parking
Levels
Sense of Place
Street clutter

1.0 Library Square - Existing Conditions

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Community Space with potential glazed add-on addressing the plaza & the retail units

1.2 Library Square - Sketch Illustrating Recommendations

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1.2 Library Square - Concept Sections

Strong Link between Library Plaza & Park

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2.0 Ringsend Park

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2.0 Ringsend Park & Irishtown Stadium - Existing Conditions

Problems:

Anti-social behaviour
Need for lighting
The Park fencing is generating a disconnect

between the village and the Park

Lack of strong connection between the park

and adjoining sports facilities

Incidental entrances

Railings preventing access to park Narrow footpath with wall and railing on either side creating an uncomfortable walk Unsightly boundary treatments Narrow incidental

pening as access into

Park Lack of connectivity between the Park and Irishtown Stadium

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2.1 Ringsend Park & Irishtown Stadium - Recommendations

Existing paths for improvement Proposed new circulation routes Broad, well lit circulation Broad pedestrian and cycle circulation Removal of railing to the ‘Drain’ Ecological Garden

Proposed Ecological Zone

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Open space with feature planting and seating opportunities

2.4 Ringsend Park & Irishtown Stadium - Park Entrances & Stadium Park Link

Irishtown Stadium Ringsend Park Irishtown New Park / Stadium Entrance Relocating parking from front of Park into the Stadium car park. Rationalise the parking layout. Broad stepped link between the Park and the Stadium 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.

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3.0 Cambridge Road

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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

ccurring

Junction confusing and appears too large for the volumes of traffjc Crossing from Park to Ringsend school can be enhanced

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3.1 Cambridge Road - Concept sketch

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4.0 Improving Links

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

4.0 Improving Links

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5.1 Improving Links - Precedents

Precedent

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

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Focus Areas

Focus Area 1 Library Square Focus Area 2 Ringsend Park Focus Area 4 Improved Links Focus Area 3 Cambridge Rd.

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

The detailed design of the focus areas will be progressed in a separate Part VIII Planning Application All concept sketches within this plan are aspirational only The proposals have been discussed with DCC Planners, Parks, Roads and Dublin City Libraries.