Cork City Centre Revitalisation
A summary of the story so far in the revitalisation of Cork City Centre, prepared for the official launch of the City Centre Partnership in April 2016, can be found by clicking here:
Cork City Centre Revitalisation Brochure
Cork City Centre Strategy 2014
The Cork City Centre Strategy 2014, prepared by Colliers International for Cork City Council, aims to help deliver a ‘Healthy Heart’ for the Cork Region through the revitalisation of Cork City Centre. The strategy identifies three delivery strategies to achieve this revitalisation:
Cork City Centre Strategy 2014
Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021 (click on link below) put the revitalisation of the City Centre at its core and it incorporates the main objectives identified in the Cork City Centre Strategy 2014.
http://www.corkcitydevelopmentplan.ie/images/Downloads/CDP_Volume_1.pdf
Implementing the Cork City Centre Strategy 2014
Cork City Council’s Cork City Centre Steering Group was established in January 2015 to implement the three key delivery strategies from the Cork City Centre Strategy 2014, with a particular focus on the following key recommendations of the City Centre Strategy:
A key responsibility of the Cork City Centre Steering Group is to prepare and oversee the delivery of an annual action plan to progress the revitalisation of the City Centre and to communicate to key stakeholders and the general public the wide-ranging projects being delivered to contribute to the revitalisation of the City Centre.
Key achievements in 2015
The group’s key achievements in 2015 were significant and included:
A schedule of progress made in revitalising Cork City Centre in 2015 can be found here:
Cork City Centre Steering Group Annual Report 2015
Cork City Centre Action Plan 2016
The City Centre Steering Group has prepared an action plan for 2016 to communicate the wide range of projects and initiatives that it is directing and overseeing in 2016. The Action Plan follows the same format and structure as that in 2015, with actions under the following headings: City Centre Partnership; Transformational Projects; Economic Development; City Centre-wide projects; Quarter Projects and Transport Projects. The list of actions is not exhaustive and focuses mainly on projects which the City Council has a key role in, although some involve other partners. There are three tables:
To view the Action Plan for 2016 please click on the link below.
Cork City Centre Action Plan 2016
City Centre Quarters & Quarter Champions
A key part of the City Council’s approach is to ensure that the City Centre is a City Centre of revitalising quarters based upon collabortive effort and shared benefit. The City Centre is divided into 6 quarters, each with their own “champion” that is a senior member of staff from the Cork City Centre Steering Group. The champions will lead the City Council’s efforts in revitalising their quarters and in collaboration between the City Council and stakeholders. A planner from the Planning Policy Section works with each of the Quarter champions to progress revitalisation actions.
Detailed Map of City Centre Quarters
The City Centre Quarter Champions are as follows:
City Centre Quarters |
Quarter Champion |
Quarter 1: Shandon |
Paul Moynihan, Director of Services |
Quarter 2: North Main Street / The Marsh |
Jim O’Donovan, Director of Services |
Quarter 3: Grand Parade Transformational Project |
City Centre Strategy Steering Group |
Quarter 4: South Parish |
Tony Duggan, City Architect |
Quarter 5: MacCurtain Street |
Gerry O’Beirne, Director of Services |
Quarter 6: Heart of the City |
Patrick Ledwidge, Director of Services |
Quarter 7: South Mall / South Channel |
John Hallahan, Head of Finance |
The City Centre Movement Strategy 2012 is a strategic plan to improve the transport function of the City Centre over a 10 year period, with a focus on improving streets for pedestrians and cyclists as well as improving the public transport system. Improvements are being undertaken by Cork City Council in partnership with the National Transport Authority. Further information on the delivery of the movement strategy can be found on the Roads and Transportation section of the website. To view the City Centre Movement Strategy 2012 please click on the link below.
Cork City Centre Movement Strategy 2012
If you require further information please contact us by email on planningpolicy@corkcity.ie
Patrick Ledwidge,
Director of Services, Strategic Planning and Economic Development Directorate, City Hall, Cork
Last updated April 2016.