DraftMasterplan
2nd July2012
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PlanningContext
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TheOpportunity
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DestinationDevelopmentContextisPositive
• Excellentaccessibility
– N25(40,000AADT),SouthLinkRoad(23,000AADT)andMotorway
network
• Localpopulationwillbecore‘market’ – 43,000withhigh
percentageoffamiliesandgrowthforecast
• Parkshouldworkatlocal,regional,nationalandinternational
scale
• MajorpieceofcitylandandpropertyunderCityCouncil
control
• Agenuineprimelocation– 2.5kmmajorroadfrontage
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KeyObjectives
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KeyElements
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Children’splaypark
Adventureplaypark
Multiuseeventsspace
Walking,joggingandcyclingpaths
Indoorfamilyleisurestructures
withfood&complimentaryretail
Biodiversitytrails&birdhide
Retentionofalargeexpanseofthe
existingnaturalhabitat
Artworkandsculptures
Environmentandenergycentre
withlinkstoLifeTime Lab,UCC,CIT
Productiveandnaturalplanting
Complimentaryactivitiesanduses
inParknorth&southofN25
Increasedconnectivityto
Frankfield,Grange&Donnybrook
Ͳ pedestrianandcyclist
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HelpingconnecttheCity
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Parkhaspotentialtobecome
‘hub’ forcyclingwith‘spokes’
linkingtoexistingand
proposedCityandCounty
cyclenetwork,including;
ͲGrange/Frankfield
ͲCityCentreviaSouthDouglas
&Douglasroads
ͲDouglasvillage,Rochestown,
Monkstown&LowerHarbour
ͲKinsale‘Greenway’
ͲWesternsuburbs/Curaheen
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AerialPerspective
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Masterplan
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ZonesA&B– EntranceandMultiͲuseArea
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EntranceArea
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Parking
Orientation
Facilities
Food
Retail
MultiuseArea
– Highquality,multiͲpurpose,flexible
outdoorarea
– Rangeofplay&adventure
– Reinforcedgrassandincorporateexisting
pitch– 3.4ha.
– Accommodateupto5,000people
– Terracedgrassslopestoedgefor
spectatorseating
– Motorhome/caravanpark
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DevelopmentfrontingontoN27
– Indoorleisure
– Smallwindturbine(s)
– Greenfuelservicestation
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MasterplanforZonesA&B
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GeodesicDome
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FlexibilityinGeodome/AirPressureDome
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TypicalSections
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– precapping
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– postcappingwithreinforcedgrass
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableforpassiverecreation
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableforcarbootsales
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableforsmallevents
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availablefortraining
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableforequestrianevents
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableforcircuses
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableformatches
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MultiͲuseeventsarea– availableforbigevents
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Host large to small scale events (e.g. circus, fun fair, sports,
eventing etc.)
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Play areas
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Fun & well designed spaces
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Engaging play for toddlers, younger and older children
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And teenagers
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Formal and informal
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With a flexibility of use
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Cultural events
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Caravan/motorhome park
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Motorhome ParkingArea(AIRE)
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ZonesA&B– ActiveArea
• AdventureArea–
• RangeofsportsandactivitiesnotcurrentlyonofferinCork
suchas
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Maze
Adventureplayground
Assaultcourse/trimtrails
Climbing/viewingtower
Zipwires
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Family3dmaze
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MasterplanforZonesA&B
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Viewing/climbingtower
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Climbingtowers
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Catapults&climbingstacks
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Climbing
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IndoorClimbing/BoulderingWalls
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OutdoorClimbing/BoulderingWalls&ZipLines
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Seasonalattractionswhichrequirespace
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Uniqueattractionstoregion&Ireland
buildingonsustainableprinciplesusing
reverseheatpumps
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Offroadradiocontrolcartrackand
facilities
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ZonesCandD– Active/PassiveBiodiversity/Education
• Simpleinterpretation
• Introducetrails,openupviewsof
Trabeg &Tramorerivers
• ExperimentalareaslinkedtoLifeTime
Lab,UCC&CIT
• Viewingplatformsandinterpretative
signagetostormwaterpondandreed
bedarea
• IntegratewithtraillinkedtoSouth
DouglasRoad
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MasterplanforZonesC&D
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Wetlandwalk
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Outdooreducation/specialinterestgroups
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Outdoorclassroom– recycledmaterials
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Surfacewaterpondenhanced
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Opportunitiesfor
online/interactiveinformation
&education
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ConnectingTramoreValleyPark&ParkandRide
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ZonesE– ActiveArea– CappedLandfillMound
• Slopesoflandfillmoundoffermanyopportunities;
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MasterplanforZoneE
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MultiͲuseMounds
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Walking&Viewing
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Sculpture
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Greatroadfrontage/visibility– getpeopleusingparkto
generatefootfall,energyandmomentum
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Zorbing
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Orienteering2012,fitness,runningetc.
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Orienteering– simplyfacilitated
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Running– organisedeventsortraining
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Biking&Multisports Events
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Multisports Events
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Festivals
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Frankfield/Grange
ParkZones
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MasterplanforZonesF,G,G1,H1&H2
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WoodlandValleyPark&Link(Class2Ͳ3trail)
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ConnectingTramoreValleyPark&VernonMount
Significantlyaddtotourism&heritageofferaswellasconnectingGrange&Frankfieldto
City
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GreatpotentialandsettingtoPark
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N25Crossing– safe,attractiveandgatewaytoCity
AreaF– WoodlandValleyPark&Link
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VernonMount
AreaF–
WoodlandValleyPark&Link
N25BridgeCrossing
– CountyLAPoutlinessomeotherenablingusessuchashotel,leisure
centre,conference,corporateHQ
– Engagementwithownersunderway
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ThecentreofActive@Cork?Complimentarytourism,
leisure,recreation,familylifestyleoffer?
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Adventure@Cork?
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Adventureplay
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Adventureplay
Localplay
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Delivery&Implementation
• Inatimeofveryweakpublicfinancesandriskadverseprivate
sector,creativepartnerships,poolingofresources andskills
ofhighqualitygovernance willberequiredfordelivery
• Phasedapproach requiredwithemphasisonlimitingshort
termexposuretohighfixedcosts.
• Momentum beginningwithsuccessfulrunning,orienteering
events&children’sartcompetition
• Earlyphasesshouldbuildonthis tohelpchangepublic
perceptionsandgenerateenthusiasmforthePark.
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Thankyou
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CaseStudiesofPublicParks
developedfromformerlandfill
sites,contaminatedgroundetc.
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WesterGasFabriek Park, Amsterdam
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13hapark
Formergasworkscontaminatedsite,closetoCityCentre
Offerfocusedaroundcultural/theatre/exhibitionevents,passiverecreationandecology.
Diversityofspaces
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WesterGasFabriek Park, Amsterdam
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WesterGasFabriek Park, Amsterdam
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WesterGasFabriek Park, Amsterdam
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WesterGasFabriek Park, Amsterdam
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WesterGasFabriek Park, Amsterdam
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Northala Fields, Ealing
• 27.5hapark.
• 2010LandscapeInstituteAwardWinner.
• ConstructedfromoldWembleyStadiumwasteandHeathrowT5
• Offerfocusedaroundpassiverecreation(walks,viewingpoints),play(playareas,model
boating,fishingponds),education(classrooms,toilets,café)andecology.
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Northala Park, Ealing
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Northala Park, Ealing
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Northala Park, Ealing
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Northala Park, Ealing
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Northala Park, Ealing
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Mile End Park
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36haurbanlinearpark.
GreenBridge
ArtsPark
EcologyPark
Mile End Park
Play Arena
- Children's Park
- Adventure Park
Xtreme Sports Centre for
rollerblading, skateboarding
and ripsticking.
Open, flat, grassed areas for
play, visiting circuses and
funfairs
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
• 80ha.awardwinningregionalparkon
formerminesite
• focusandbrandingon2areasͲ
recreation/natureand
technology/commerce
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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Carl Alexander Park, Baesweiler, Germany
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EcoPark, Waalwijk, Netherlands
• 6haEcopark onformerlandfill.
• Supplyingbiogas,solarandwindenergy.
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EcoPark, Waalwijk, Netherlands
• Capacityof8.5MW
• 6,000householdequivalent
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Fresh Kills Park, New York
• 814hapark
• Formerlandfillsite.Masterplancomplete.Restorationunderway
• Widerangeoffacilitiesonofferfocusedaroundculture,energy,activeandpassiverecreation,
education,complimentarycommercialactivityandecology.
• BrokendownintoanumberofsubͲparksofdifferentcharacter,spacesanduses
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Fresh Kills Park, New York
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Fresh Kills Park, New York
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Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley
• 33hapark
• Formerlandfillsite.
• Simpleinformalrecreationoffer(walking,multiͲusearea,wildlifesanctuary,picnicfacilities
etc.)
• Annualkiteflyingfestival
• Solarmonumentalignment
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Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley
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Mount Trashmore, Virginia
• 61hapark
• Formerlandfillsite.
• Simpleinformalrecreationoffer(trails,multiͲusegrassarea,picnicfacilities,skateboardpark,
playground,boating)
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Mount Trashmore, Virginia
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Sangam-Dong, Seoul
• 130haparkonformerlandfillsite.
• 7m+visitorsperannum
• 4separateparkswithdifferentthemesassociatedwithSoeul Olympics
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Sangam-Dong, Seoul
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Sangam-Dong, Seoul
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Sangam-Dong, Seoul
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Sangam-Dong, Seoul
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Sangam-Dong, Seoul
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Camac Valley, Corkagh Demesne
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