7.2 | Potential Light Rail Corridor
Strategic Residential and Regeneration Area
Location
Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. The 20th century suburbs of the city consist of residential areas interspersed with employment uses, institutions and social and community uses. There are many opportunities for redevelopment, particularlywherenon- residential uses rationalise or relocate freeingup infill andbrownfieldsites for residential and other redevelopment Potential Residential Yield: 3986 (this figure will grow as further “windfall” sites emerge). Amajor housing regeneration initiative is underway in the north-west of the city focused on the Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill areas under the guidance of the North-West Regeneration Masterplan.
Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes
City Suburban Areas
As per Chapter 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. •
Investment in placemaking including upgrading the public realm and provision of parks and community facilities. Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities.
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NorthWest Regeneration
As per Chapter 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. As per Chapter 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. •
Potential Residential Yield: 200 net additional.
Mahon
Mahonhasdevelopedwithsignificant mixed-use residential, enterprise and retail uses, has potential for further development of greenfield sites and intensification of former industrial lands and improved public transport connectivity.
New public transport bridge and route linking via Bessboro to Mahon. Expansion and upgrading of amenity areas and walking/ cycling routes. Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities.
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Potential Residential Yield: 1021 units.
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Southern Regional Assembly | RSES
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