Stage 4 Overview Report

Regeneration MasterplanSligo East City Cranmore and EnvironsStage 4Overview ReportBuilding on our past…looking to our future

November 2015

Masterplan Team:DMODMetropolitan WorkshopStephen Little & AssociatesArupMitchell + AssociatesAnn Irwin & Niall CrowleyCiaran MurrayBernard Williams and AssociatesMulcahy McDonagh & Partners

Regeneration of Cranmore and Sligo East City

Date issued: November 2015

Sligo East City: Cranmore and Environs Regeneration Masterplan Stage 4 - End of Stage Report

Overview

Contents

Introduction ____ (masterplan process to date and next steps)

Executive Summary ____ (stage 4 outcomes)

Exhibition and Feedback ____ (overview of Stage 4 process)

Social Plan ____ (overview of social plan)

Economic Plan ____ (overview of economic plan)

Physical Plan ____ (developed projects display and feedback)

Next Steps ____ (community support and community priorities)

Implementation ____ (design team recommendations)

Stage 5 ____ (overview)

A3 foldout of Stage 4 projects ____ (site locations)

Appendix A (photographs of Stage 4 Exhibition)

Appendix B (feedback and comments from Stage 4 Exhibition)

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Regeneration MasterplanSligo East City Cranmore and Environs

Stage 3 Overview ReportIdeas for Masterplan Proposals and Actions

Building on our past…looking to our futureFebruary 2014

Masterplan Team:DMODMetropolitan Workshop

Stephen Little & Associates

ArupMitchell + Associates

Ann Irwin & Niall CrowleyCiaran MurrayBernard Williams and Associates

Mulcahy McDonagh & Partners

Sligo East City: Cranmore and Environs Regeneration Masterplan

Stage 2: Report : Physical, Social and Economic Appraisal

Building on our past…looking to our future

November 2013

Masterplan Team:DMODMetropolitan Workshop

Stephen Little & AssociatesArup

Mitchell + AssociatesAnn Irwin & Niall Crowley

Ciaran MurrayBernard Williams and Associates

Mulcahy McDonagh & Partners

Summary Report on 2015Consultation Results-------October 2015

The Masterplan Process

2013

Consulting with community groups, reps and agencies, census results. Assessment of disadvantage and need in the area

Consultations with residents, community groups, agencies and businesses in the area. Determining what is needed

Ideas on display with questionnaires to gather feedback Feedback analysed and results published

Focusing on ideas raised as concerns by residents Which options are best for Cranmore and the East City area?Your feedback will influence this report

The final masterplan will be made up of a series of projects: physical, social and economic.Apply for funding to make projects happen

2013

2014

2015

2016

Socio-economic Profile

This is now

HP Pobal Index Analysis

Stage 1 Social and Economic Appraisal:

Stage 2 Physical Appraisal:

Stage 3 Ideas for Regeneration Masterplan:

Stage 4 Refining the Regeneration Masterplan Building on the feedback from 2014:

Stage 5 Publication of final Regeneration Masterplan:

The Masterplan Process board as presented in the Exhibition

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Overview

IntroductionOverview of the Masterplan Process so farStage 1 to Stage 42013 - 2015

The core objective for the Regeneration of Cranmore and Sligo East City is to build a sustainable community through a combination of social, economic and physical initiatives. ‘Developing a long term vision for the Regeneration of the area is important both for the communities who live in the area, and strategically for the whole of Sligo and the North West’.*(i) The Regeneration Masterplan process is made up of 5 stages (see process timeline below).

In Stage 1 the Design Team developed a socio-economic profile of the East City Area. Recommendations for the extent of the boundary area for regeneration were made, based on the levels of disadvantage found in the area. Results from the 2011 census were key to this socio-economic assessment. The Stage 1 Report was also informed by consultations with agencies and community groups working in the area, and their experiences in working with residents.

In Stage 2 the Design Team built on the Stage 1 socio-economic baseline, and provided an assessment of the physical environment, its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. The Regeneration Project team was tasked with addressing the particular needs of communities in Sligo East City who are ‘experiencing significant social and economic disadvantage, living in areas of poor quality housing and infrastructure’ *(ii). This was a key factor influencing the development of proposals for the Regeneration Masterplan. In detailed consultation with residents and stakeholders in the area, the Design team identified areas of need (and opportunity) that the Regeneration Project could address. Reports were compiled on the movement framework in the area, on housing condition and housing needs, on the potential for a sustainable energy strategy, on the open spaces and ecology of the area, the public utilities and on planning policy. A detailed urban design analysis drawing on the various assessments, examined the East City neighbourhood and the important factors that affect people’s perceptions and enjoyment of the area was compiled. All of these elements informed ideas for Stage 3.

In Stage 3 the Design Team provided Masterplan ideas for the physical, social and economic regeneration of Cranmore and Sligo East City. Following workshops and a public exhibition of the preliminary Masterplan ideas, the feedback from the communities and various stakeholder agencies was collated and analysed by the Masterplan Team. The levels of support for the various Masterplan ideas for the physical, social and economic regeneration is described in the Stage 3 report. All of this information informed the work in Stage 4.

In Stage 4 the Design Team refined the Masterplan Ideas in response to feedback expressed in Stage 3 and concerns raised following the publication of the report. A series of projects were developed and presented in a Public Display to gather further feedback from the community. The exhibition, feedback and design team evaluation forms the substance of the stage 4 process and is set out in this Overview report.

In Stage 5, to commence early in 2016, the Design Team will produce the finalised Masterplan in response to the outcomes of the Stage 4 process.

STAGE 1 : 12 weeks

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STAGE 2 : 12 weeks STAGE 3 : 24 weeks STAGE 4 : 14 weeks STAGE 5 : 10 weeks

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Consultations Consultations Consultations Exhibition Exhibition

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Masterplan Timeline:

References:(i) SBC Masterplan brief for the Design Team(ii) Letter from DoECLG regarding Stage 1 Report to SBC: 24th May 2013

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Overview

Executive SummaryStage 4: Overview Report

The Regeneration Process

Stage 4 builds on the information gathered during workshops, consultations and research in the earlier stages. The process of developing a Regeneration Masterplan for Cranmore and Sligo East City has been holistic, addressing the social, economic and physical needs and aspirations through detailed research and consultation. These three elements are by necessity interlinked and interdependent. In response, a vision outlined for Regeneration has been proposed by the Design Team:

The Vision for the Regeneration of the East City Area

Stage 4 draws on an original aspiration to transform the social, economic and physical qualities of the urban environment in order:

• To make the East City area and Cranmore a more attractive place to live with better, more convenient connections to existing and new facilities, locally and in the rest of Sligo.

• To enable individuals and communities of the area to avail of opportunities, with good access to employment, education, health and family support services.

• To see the East City area become the location of choice for future generations to live, work and visit.

How do we achieve this vision?

Social and Economic Initiatives will focus on the needs of people and identify the strengths of the East City area. Physical interventions will address needs and make the most of the area through:

• Improving access to quality amenities and open spaces

• Promoting historical and landscape assets in the area

• Providing quality spaces for community facilities

• Improving quality of the roads, streets and urban spaces

• Improving access and links• Getting the most potential out of the vacant

and potential sites in the area• Exploring options for sustainable energy to

reduce energy costs• Improving housing quality and opportunity in

the area

Stage 4 must be seen as part of a 5 stage Masterplan process where strategies and recommendations have been developed and refined following consultations with all of the stakeholders and the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government.

The Stage 4 process is documented in three draft reports. This document provides an overview but should be read in conjunction with the draft Social and Economic Plans.

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Overview

Overview of Stage 4 process

Stage 4 involved refining the series of ideas and urban design strategies that were generated in the earlier stages. These projects were presented at a public Exhibition and responses were invited from those attending. The Exhibition consisted of a series of display panels which outlined the social and economic plans and sought clarification on specific projects for physical regeneration. These Projects are identified in the following pages.

This draft document chronicles the work undertaken by SCC and the design team and the stakeholders’ feedback to the Exhibition. The Feedback recorded here and gathered during Stage 3 of the process will inform the Final Master Plan which is to be prepared in Stage 5.

The Stage 4 exhibition was attended by 409 people and analysis, verified by the ICLO, revealed that 309 residents of Cranmore attended (76% of overall attendees). These attendees represented 214 Cranmore households (55% of Cranmore households). Questionnaire response was good with 352 returned which is more than at Stage 3 in 2014 when 205 questionnaires were returned.

The analysis of feedback is described in detail on the following pages and, as can be seen, the general level of support for all the key projects was very high. Given there are always many different viewpoints and unanimous agreement is a naïve expectation, it is pleasing to see the residents have supported many changes which may differ from their personal needs but are for the common good and for the benefit in the long term of future residents and their communities. Feedback on the social plan and economic plan proved they were strongly supported and deemed a high priority by the community. Feedback on the physical plan revealed strong support for housing, environmental, social and economic development and investment in social and communal spaces such as the development of the central cleared site and improved access to the Cleveragh Regional Park and the Regional Sports Centre.

The feedback also expresses the community’s priorities for the projects, as follows (project reference in brackets):

Highest Priority (for over 50% respondents)• Housing Energy Measures (10)• Housing Quality Measures (11)• Environmental Improvements (12)• the New Centre (5a(i))

Medium Priority• the Sports Centre Link (7)• Devins Drive Enhancements (1)• the Mounds (6a+6b)• Retirement homes (5a(ii))

Lower Priority• Joe McDonnell Drive Link (4)• Geldof Drive (3)• Cranmore Park (8)• Browns Field Links (9) • the Abbeyquarter Site Options (2a,b,c)

This priority ranking of the Projects will inform the fund raising efforts, the proposed timeline for each Project and the allocation of SCC and others’ resources in the coming years.

We wish the community to know that we have listened to their specific suggestions and general comments and all of this communication has been fully documented and acknowledged in this Stage 4 report.

The following pages document the responses received to the questionnaires. For each question we have structured the engagement as follows:

(1) the level of support (support/do not support and no answer);(2) a chart of the priorities that people gave (High/Medium/Low and no answer) and(3) a sample of comments received.

Also, we have described for each question ‘What did the design team learn?’ and ‘Design team recommendations’.

Exhibition and Feedback

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The Exhibition was held in a marquee on the Central Cleared Site in Cranmore for one evening Thursday 10th September and the three following days from 10-6pm.

The perimeter displays were of 26 A0 size boards with tables in the centre to sit at and complete the questionnaire. On one table there was the A0 size map with cut outs for each Project which was numbered and flagged for ease of cross reference to the wall boards explaining the Projects in detail. Also, on the tables were copies of the Stage 1, 2 and 3 Reports.On entry, visitors signed in with their name and

address and were handed a clip board and pen with the illustrated single sheet of 12 Questions, the reverse of which had space for general or Project specific comments.

The Questionnaire sought simple responses to each Project, some of which had options. Responses being expressed as a tick box for ‘Support’ or ’Do not Support’. Also, the supporters were asked to rank the Priority of the Project as High/1 , Medium/2 or Low/3.

Photos

SCC Poster



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The Exhibition was held in a marquee on the Central Cleared Site in Cranmore for one evening Thursday 10th September and the three following days from 10-6pm.

The perimeter displays were of 26 A0 size boards with tables in the centre to sit at and complete the questionnaire. On one table there was the A0 size map with cut outs for each Project which was numbered and flagged for ease of cross reference to the wall boards explaining the Projects in detail. Also, on the tables were copies of the Stage 1, 2 and 3 Reports.On entry, visitors signed in with their name and

address and were handed a clip board and pen with the illustrated single sheet of 12 Questions, the reverse of which had space for general or Project specific comments.

The Questionnaire sought simple responses to each Project, some of which had options. Responses being expressed as a tick box for ‘Support’ or ’Do not Support’. Also, the supporters were asked to rank the Priority of the Project as High/1 , Medium/2 or Low/3.

Photos

SCC Poster

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Overview

Social PlanOverview of the Regeneration Social Plan

The Social Plan builds on the information from the Stage 1 report Building on our past…looking to our future. The development of the Social Plan was informed by the eleven workshops that examined and made proposals in relation to each of the key strategic areas that make up the plan. The workshops were attended by over 150 representatives of statutory and community agencies and organisations and community representatives. The first draft Social Plan strategies and actions were reviewed by the Social Plan Reference Group and subsequently revised. The reference group brought together representatives of key statutory and voluntary agencies and local community organisations to assess the proposals and to make recommendations for their further development as necessary. Submissions on the draft plan were also received and incorporated where appropriate. This provided an important endorsement for the strategies and actions set out below.

In Stage 4, the actions in the draft Social Plan were refined and lead partners were identified. Each lead partner was invited to provide additional information to each of the actions and to identify supporting partners. Others involved in the drafting of the Social Plan were also invited to indicate where they felt they might support the implementation of the Social Plan. A significant amount of material was received in response and this additional information is contained in this Stage 4 Social Plan.

It should be noted that a number of the actions outlined under each of the areas are either underway or are in advanced stages of planning. Others require further research, exploration or planning.

It is also important to note that responses from agencies and organisations indicate the difficulties associated with committing to a long-term plan when they are restricted to annual budgets within their own agency/organisation frameworks, goals and targets. This makes the inter-agency collaboration and partnership ways of working even more significant to the implementation of this Social Plan.

The key themes of the Social Plan are as follows:

• Education and Learning• Unemployment and Training• Health and Wellbeing• Family Support• Community Safety and Housing Management• Sports and Recreation• Income Adequacy• Community Development and Youth Work• Arts and Culture• Inter Agency Collaboration and Engagement

The full Social Plan document, key objectives and actions for each of these themes are available in a separate report.

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What did the Design Team Learn?

Analysis of Feedback: Regeneration Social PlanS

Comments from questionnaires

-“Should be prioritised.”

- “Youth employment very necessary and important in order to continue the change in the fabric of the communities. Continuation of CCTV and monitoring of estate and other areas of East Ward. More visable presence of Garda in area with outreach office.”

- “Training courses should be in the evening when people have finished work.”

- “Housing management is a concern for me because tenants that move into new housing don’t stick to the housing agreement.”

Support

No comment

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The Social Plan was developed collaboratively in consultation with the community and with the agencies and organisations that will be responsible for its implementation. Elements of the social plan are already

in place. It will be important to secure a further targeting of the area through the annual plans of the key public agencies in particular and to sustain the interagency collaboration and community involvement.

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24%

The social plan is focused on responding to the high levels of

disadvantage and inter-generational disadvantage in the Cranmore area. It builds on a body of work addressing

these issues that provides solid foundations for further progress. It is comprehensive in engaging

strategies for education and learning, unemployment and training, health and

wellbeing, family support, community safety and housing management, sport and recreation, and income adequacy.

It is underpinned by strategies for community development and youth

work, arts and culture, and interagency collaboration and engagement. The

social plan is a foundational element for successful regeneration as it

will enable resilience, a capacity to avail of new opportunities, and a

flourishing within the communities of the regeneration area. It will require investment, flexibility, prioritization,

and responsiveness from public and other relevant agencies for successful

implementation.

Conclusion

Levels of Support

There is a high level of support for the social plan and an understanding of its importance for successful regeneration. There is a concern evident with access to the activities that will be developed. The importance of education and training is emphasised.

The welcome given for the social plan is important and should further enable its implementation in an integrated manner with the physical and economic plans.



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-“Should be prioritised.”

- “Youth employment very necessary and important in order to continue the change in the fabric of the communities. Continuation of CCTV and monitoring of estate and other areas of East Ward. More visable presence of Garda in area with outreach office.”

- “Training courses should be in the evening when people have finished work.”

- “Housing management is a concern for me because tenants that move into new housing don’t stick to the housing agreement.”

Support

No comment

88%

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61

Not

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The Social Plan was developed collaboratively in consultation with the community and with the agencies and organisations that will be responsible for its implementation. Elements of the social plan are already

in place. It will be important to secure a further targeting of the area through the annual plans of the key public agencies in particular and to sustain the interagency collaboration and community involvement.

54%

14%8%

24%

The social plan is focused on responding to the high levels of

disadvantage and inter-generational disadvantage in the Cranmore area. It builds on a body of work addressing

these issues that provides solid foundations for further progress. It is comprehensive in engaging

strategies for education and learning, unemployment and training, health and

wellbeing, family support, community safety and housing management, sport and recreation, and income adequacy.

It is underpinned by strategies for community development and youth

work, arts and culture, and interagency collaboration and engagement. The

social plan is a foundational element for successful regeneration as it

will enable resilience, a capacity to avail of new opportunities, and a

flourishing within the communities of the regeneration area. It will require investment, flexibility, prioritization,

and responsiveness from public and other relevant agencies for successful

implementation.

Conclusion

Levels of Support

There is a high level of support for the social plan and an understanding of its importance for successful regeneration. There is a concern evident with access to the activities that will be developed. The importance of education and training is emphasised.

The welcome given for the social plan is important and should further enable its implementation in an integrated manner with the physical and economic plans.

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Overview

Economic PlanOverview of the Regeneration Economic Plan

The Economic Plan forms an essential element of the Masterplan. It aims to strengthen the local economy and create wealth by tackling ‘worklessness’ and promoting job creation. It aims also to change behaviour, encouraging and supporting local people to become more entrepreneurial. Economic Regeneration includes actions designed to prepare and assist potential employees for work (supply) and actions designed to increase the demand for employees (demand). Ultimately, the aim of economic regeneration is to complement social and environmental regeneration schemes, creating sustainable and inclusive communities and tackling social exclusion.

The aim of the Economic Plan is to enhance employment and economic development in the regeneration area. It will complement the Social and Physical elements of the Regeneration Masterplan. In developing the Economic Plan, the Design Team undertook the following actions:

(1) A review of the literature in relation to economic regeneration; (2) A review of regeneration project plans in Ireland; (3) A series of bilateral interviews with a range of agencies including: • IT Sligo Innovation Centre; • Sligo Chamber of Commerce; • IDA; • Enterprise Ireland; • Sligo County Council; • Sligo Local Enterprise Office (LEO); • Sligo LEADER Partnership; • Sligo Local Community Development Committee Chief Officer; • Community representatives;

A Consultation Roundtable was held in September 2014 which was attended by the agencies outlined above and others. A draft of the Economic Plan was presented and discussion took place in relation to the approach and strategies.

In Stage 4, the actions in the draft Economic Plan were refined and lead partners were identified. Each lead partner was invited to

provide additional information to each of the actions and to identify supporting partners. Other Agencies and groups involved in the drafting of the Economic Plan were also invited to indicate where they felt they might support the implementation of the Economic Plan. A significant amount of material was received in response and this additional information is contained in this Stage 4 Economic Plan.

It should be noted that a number of the actions outlined under each of the areas are either underway or are in advanced stages of planning. Others require further research, exploration or planning.

It is also important to note that responses from agencies and organisations indicate the difficulties associated with committing to a long-term plan when they are restricted to annual budgets within their own agency/organisation frameworks, goals and targets. This makes the inter-agency collaboration and partnership ways of working even more significant to the implementation of this Economic Plan.

The key themes in the Economic Plan are as follows:

• Private Sector Employment• Local Enterprise Development• Incentivising Investment in the Area• Public Procurement and Social Benefit• Perception

The full Economic Plan document, key objectives and actions for each of these themes are available in a separate report.

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-“Give local people a chance to get a job in this area and get the job skills for that job.”

- “I would like to see the TAPPED Programme continue as we enjoy it very much and it is still a great benefit to the community.”

- “Ensure to include jobs for people with disability. Disability is not mentioned in Sligo Regeneration literature. Regeneration plan needs to be universally disability friendly.”

- “Feel that incomes one of the most important factors in the physical, mental, emotional and social health of any community.”

- “I’d be very interested in work opportunities during building works: I have trades and qualifications and health and safety certs. If finding it hard to get work. I’m a carer at the moment. I’d rather get a job.”

- “Jobs for the residents are crucial to get “buy in” on the plan. Survey of the occupations of the residents and companies, trade skills and professions in the area.”

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There is a significant level of support for the economic plan and an understanding that this holds one of the keys to local buy in to regeneration. Jobs in particular are of central concern. Tailoring supports to the needs and situation of the local people is noted. A focus on people with disability is called for.The endorsement for the economic plan and its potential

to bring employment in and to the regeneration area is welcome. The recognition of the need for tailoring economic supports to the regeneration area is important.

The implementation of the economic plan should receive a focus in the annual plans of the key public agencies in particular. The horizontal principle of diversity must be emphasised by all stakeholders so that activities include all groups in the regeneration area.

The economic plan is focused on responding to the high levels of unemployment, the low level of

high-skilled employment, and skills gaps in the regeneration area. It

holds a capacity to strengthen the local economy through enhancing

employability and employment outcomes in the private sector, micro

and social enterprise development, encouraging and incentivizing inward

investment, and mobilising public procurement, corporate social

responsibility and new perceptions of the area for local economic benefit. It will require investment, flexibility,

prioritization, and responsiveness from public and other relevant agencies for

successful implementation.

Conclusion

Levels of Support



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-“Give local people a chance to get a job in this area and get the job skills for that job.”

- “I would like to see the TAPPED Programme continue as we enjoy it very much and it is still a great benefit to the community.”

- “Ensure to include jobs for people with disability. Disability is not mentioned in Sligo Regeneration literature. Regeneration plan needs to be universally disability friendly.”

- “Feel that incomes one of the most important factors in the physical, mental, emotional and social health of any community.”

- “I’d be very interested in work opportunities during building works: I have trades and qualifications and health and safety certs. If finding it hard to get work. I’m a carer at the moment. I’d rather get a job.”

- “Jobs for the residents are crucial to get “buy in” on the plan. Survey of the occupations of the residents and companies, trade skills and professions in the area.”

80%

3%

17%

Support

Not

No comment

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50

75

25

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16%7%

31%

There is a significant level of support for the economic plan and an understanding that this holds one of the keys to local buy in to regeneration. Jobs in particular are of central concern. Tailoring supports to the needs and situation of the local people is noted. A focus on people with disability is called for.The endorsement for the economic plan and its potential

to bring employment in and to the regeneration area is welcome. The recognition of the need for tailoring economic supports to the regeneration area is important.

The implementation of the economic plan should receive a focus in the annual plans of the key public agencies in particular. The horizontal principle of diversity must be emphasised by all stakeholders so that activities include all groups in the regeneration area.

The economic plan is focused on responding to the high levels of unemployment, the low level of

high-skilled employment, and skills gaps in the regeneration area. It

holds a capacity to strengthen the local economy through enhancing

employability and employment outcomes in the private sector, micro

and social enterprise development, encouraging and incentivizing inward

investment, and mobilising public procurement, corporate social

responsibility and new perceptions of the area for local economic benefit. It will require investment, flexibility,

prioritization, and responsiveness from public and other relevant agencies for

successful implementation.

Conclusion

Levels of Support

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Racecourse

Cemetary

Doorly Park

CleveraghRegional Park

BusinessPark

Retail Park

Industrial Park

Sports Centre

Garavogue River

Riverside

Cranmore

Cleveragh Road

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ABBEY QUARTER NORTH

ABBEY QUARTER SOUTH

Martin Savage Terrace

Urban Design Strategies

Key

Key routes of varying busyness

Pedestrian Link

Boundary – no way through

Cul de Sacs

Schools and Churches

Employment

Retail

SBC Cleared Sites

Landscape Asset

Community Centres

Contours at 10m Intervals

Opportunity Sites

New Pedestrian/Cycle paths loop

New Centre

Urban Analysis and Recommended Projects The overriding impressions of the Masterplan Area are a conveniently located district that should be desirable, parts of it have disadvantages that make it unattractive.

The Urban Analysis at Stages 2 and 3, along with Stakeholders’ inputs led to key issues that have informed the Projects now proposed in Stage 4:

Big Estate and Drab Homes: Cranmore Estate covers a large area and it all looks the same. The Housing Boards on display explain how each street can become more distinct by use of different colours, materials, planting and boundary wall treatments.

Cul-de-Sacs: Cranmore was laid out with only one through-route ( Devin’s Drive) and 13 cul-de-sacs. The Project boards show how new pedestrian and cycle only connections to neighbouring areas can be achieved and will help integrate communities, de-stigmatize Cranmore and raise house values.

On the Edge of Town: Historic land ownerships have denied connections through Cranmore. Project boards show new links to Chapel Hill and across the Racecourse and Brown’s Field.

Open Spaces: Most spaces are un-named and those on the edge of Cranmore Estate have been prone to vandalism and neglect. The masterplan proposes to create a new Park in the centre of Cranmore, prominently located and well overlooked by homes. There is also a proposal to create a new park area for Doorly Park/Martin Savage

Community Facilities: services exist but most operate in cramped un-modernised buildings or are remote. The proposed Project to build a new Centre overlooking the New Park would provide space for services and community spaces to serve the whole regeneration area.

Central Block area: The masterplan proposes a new Park overlooked by a new Community Facility in a prominent location for passers-by to notice and for all to use, with new homes for elders

Opportunity Sites: these offer potential for new investments, creating new homes, new attractions and new jobs. Approved Bridge and approach roads: this is the crucial ‘trigger’ for new investment in the City and will make a safe and convenient link for the community to education and health facilities on the North side eg. IT Sligo and Sligo General Hospital. It is likely that this project will be developed in a series of stages in the coming years, as funding becomes available.

The thinking behind the projects



Overview

Physical PlanOverview of the Regeneration Physical Plan

Stage 4: Physical Plan

Building on the feedback from Stage 3 and the information and analysis from Stage 2, in Stage 4 the design team sought to clarify the level of support for some individual Projects. These Masterplan initiatives may be summarised under eight themed headings.

1. Improving access to quality amenities and open spaces

2. Promoting historical assets in the area3. Providing quality spaces for community

facilities4. Improving quality of roads and urban

spaces5. Improving access and links6. Getting the most potential out of vacant

lands7. Exploring options for sustainable energy 8. Improving housing quality and additional

opportunity in the area

Under these urban design themes a series of individual projects have been identified for the regeneration process in Stage 3 and 12 of these have been further developed and subject to public display and response by questionnaire feedback in Stage 4. These are:

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Devins Drive EnhancementsAbbey Quarter Centre SiteGeldof Drive HousingJoe McDonnell Drive LinkCentral Cleared Area RedevelopedThe Mounds LandscapedLink to Regional Sports CentreBrowns Field Doorly ParkEnergy Saving Measures for DwellingsHousing Amenity UpgradesPublic Realm Improvements

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Play AreasRacecourse route to Regional Sports Centre and ParkSports pitches on central cleared site and landscaping of moundsExtended exercise trailRiverfront jetty and pavilionBrown’s Field developmentGaol conservation and reuseNew Medical FacilityNew Neighbourhood CentreLodge building at Doorly ParkGarravogue Villas meeting room spaceSt. Anne’s LandscapeDevins Drive improvementsCranmore Road improvements - ESB frontageCranmore Road improvements - Ray McSharry ParkCemetery Road Car park (suspended*)New link via Mercy lands to Chapel Hill and town - through Geldof Drive (suspended*)New link via Mercy lands to Chapel Hill and town - through Joe McDonnell DriveBrown’s Field new pedestrian/cycle linkCentral Cleared Area site - new pedestrian/cycle linkGaol to Cranmore Road upgraded linkGaravogue Villas - access restriction for heavy vehiclesRedevelopment of Mercy lands (suspended*)Cranmore Road cleared sites: Housing useBrown’s Field development: Mixed useFormer Maisonettes site: Housing useCentral Cleared Area: Community and Housing useLand behind Globe House (suspended*)Cleveragh Drive site: Housing useRacecourse - recreation use and new energy farmCollery Drive link redevelopedHousing improvements - energy efficiencyEnvironmental Improvements

Stage 3 Masterplan Ideas

‘Suspended’ means not carried into the Final Masterplan at this point. All other projects will be included as part of the overall regeneration vision.

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Design Team List of Projects to be included in Final Regeneration Vision

Improving access to quality amenities andopen spaces

Project 1A site for Toddler play and structured play space for all ages.Project 2Create a safe more direct route through the racecourse for pedestrian and cycle access to the Regional Sports Centre form the centre of the Regeneration area.Project 3Create quality open (more usable) space within Cranmore.Project 4Create exercise trail along an extended Doorly Park trail through the racecourse.Project 5Create river front marina and pavilion to encourage more people to use the river and lake.

Promoting historical assets in the area

Project 6Preserve the derelict remains of Carnsfort House, the walled gardens, woodlands and original boundary walls.Project 7The Gaol, this is a considerable historic asset that we recommend a physical dimensional survey and condition fabric survey be carried out. A feasibility study and business plan be developed to examine the re-use potential of this historic asset.

Providing quality spaces for community facilities

Project 8Provide a medical facility as part of the redevelopment of the central cleared site.Project 9Provide a new Abbeyquarter community centre with internal and external community facilities.Project 10Redevelop the existing gate lodge adjoining the river for a community use

Improving quality of streets and urban spaces

Project 11Redevelop St. Anne’s Place as a landscape gateway into Cranmore and East Sligo.Project 12Introduce environmental and landscape improvements to Devins Drive -including traffic light controlled crossing and improved pedestrian space - and Carroll Drive, Langan Drive and McNeil Drive improvements as part of the Cleared Central Area redevelopmentProject 13Cranmore Road and Ray McSharry boundary wall improvements along ESB frontages, new landscape treatment and improved pedestrian zone.Project 14Cemetery car park improvements. (suspended)

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Improving access and links

Project 15Create new link via the Mercy School lands to Chapel Hill.Create new link from Devins and Geldof Drive to Chapel Hill. (suspended)Project 16Create new link between Joe McDonnell and Chapel Hill.Project 17Create new pedestrian/cycle link through Browns field.Project 18Create new pedestrian/cycle link through the centre to connect Devins Drive to Browns Field and the Regional Sports Centre.Project 19Create link between Cranmore Road to the Gaol and pedestrian route to shops and the river.Project 20Create restricted access for larger vehicles into Garavogue Villas.

Development potential for vacant or available sites in public or private ownership

Project 21Redeveloping part of the Mercy School lands in a land swap for the creation of a new urban space, improved school traffic and private residential development. (suspended)Project 22Redevelop the Cranmore Road site at the bottom of Devins Drive for private residential development.Project 23Redevelop Browns Field for mixed use; to promote development opportunity.Project 24Redevelop former Maisonettes site for private residential development.Project 25Redevelop the cleared central block for combined community and medical facilities adjoining Abbeyquarter community facilities with external formal play spaces.Project 26Redevelop private site adjoining Globe house for Mercy School expansion. (suspended)Project 27Recommend rezoning land on Cleveragh Drive from commercial / industrial to residential use.

Exploring options for sustainable energy

Project 28Explore options for installation of ground source heat pump scheme for central part of racecourse.

Improving housing quality building fabric and access

Project 29Extinguish some of the back access i.e. Collery Alley and open up others. (to be explored)Project 30Create a new specification for improvements to residential building fabric within the Regeneration boundary.Project 31Create environmental residential improvements to the building stock..



Overview

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Devins Drive EnhancementsAbbey Quarter Centre SiteGeldof Drive HousingJoe McDonnell Drive: New LinkCentral Cleared Area RedevelopedThe Mounds LandscapedLink to Regional Sports CentreBrown’s Field Doorly ParkEnergy Saving Measures for DwellingsHousing Amenity UpgradesPublic Realm Improvements

Stage 4 ref Description of Project

Overview of the Stage 4 Regeneration Physical Plan (a larger image is provided at the end of the report)

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-“Road calming areas at all junctions to slow down traffic from all estates to Devins Drive.”

- “I think the idea of making the road at Devins Drive more like an adventure is a brilliant idea, in respect of making it a more pleasant place to drive through. I also think the John Fallon mound is in need of lowering to improve the visability to the junction.”

- “Like trees, but should not interfere with TV and broadband signals.”

- “Devins Drive enhancement: this is a priority as Devins Drive is on the main thoroughfare and needs to be made more aesthetically pleasing.

- “Would like to measure to be taken to address the heavy duty lorries coming through estate. They should be forced to go around Cleveragh.”

- “Traffic calming roundabouts at entrance & exit to Devins Drive.”

“I would like traffic lights at both ends of Devins Drive or a roundabout at each end.”

Analysis of Feedback: Devins Drive Enhancements

1

Feedback is strong and unambiguous in support for this Project; feedback also indicates this as a high priority. Comments indicate the power of this work to change the City’s perception of Cranmore. The work will engender pride in place and broadcast to all that Cranmore is changing for the better. Devins Drive is the spine of Cranmore, not just used by residents but by the whole City so driving along it is

a profound, opinion-forming experience. This project is clearly a ‘Quick Win’ and should be one of the first physical projects to be commenced. Detailed design inputs are required from transport and utility engineers, landscape, cost and urban design staff to discuss with residents for final consultation and agreement. The benefits from this investment would appear excellent.

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Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan and progressed by SCC as a ‘Quick Win’.

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-“Road calming areas at all junctions to slow down traffic from all estates to Devins Drive.”

- “I think the idea of making the road at Devins Drive more like an adventure is a brilliant idea, in respect of making it a more pleasant place to drive through. I also think the John Fallon mound is in need of lowering to improve the visability to the junction.”

- “Like trees, but should not interfere with TV and broadband signals.”

- “Devins Drive enhancement: this is a priority as Devins Drive is on the main thoroughfare and needs to be made more aesthetically pleasing.

- “Would like to measure to be taken to address the heavy duty lorries coming through estate. They should be forced to go around Cleveragh.”

- “Traffic calming roundabouts at entrance & exit to Devins Drive.”

“I would like traffic lights at both ends of Devins Drive or a roundabout at each end.”

Analysis of Feedback: Devins Drive Enhancements

1

Feedback is strong and unambiguous in support for this Project; feedback also indicates this as a high priority. Comments indicate the power of this work to change the City’s perception of Cranmore. The work will engender pride in place and broadcast to all that Cranmore is changing for the better. Devins Drive is the spine of Cranmore, not just used by residents but by the whole City so driving along it is

a profound, opinion-forming experience. This project is clearly a ‘Quick Win’ and should be one of the first physical projects to be commenced. Detailed design inputs are required from transport and utility engineers, landscape, cost and urban design staff to discuss with residents for final consultation and agreement. The benefits from this investment would appear excellent.

Support

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Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan and progressed by SCC as a ‘Quick Win’.

Levels of Support

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2a. Abbeyquarter site redeveloped to allow new link through Mercy Lands (Abbeyquarter would move to centre block) 49% support 25% high priority

2b. Abbeyquarter Centre refurbished, parking extended, 55% support 29% high priority

2c. Abbeyquarter Site developed for housing (Abbeyquarter would move to centre block) 29% support 16% high priority

Question 3: Geldof Drive: Bungalows and courts site for new housing: 63% support

Analysis of Feedback: Overview of 2a, b & c

Options presented in Stage 4 for Geldof Drive and Ab-beyquarter areaResponding to feedback to the Stage 3 Report, in Stage 4 the Design Team presented 3 options for the use of the Abbeyquarter site and a housing proposal for the exist-ing bungalow/courts site in Geldof Drive.

Question 2: Abbeyquarter SiteThe 3 options for the Abbeyquarter site were:



Links to Mercy School and Town Overview

49% Support

55% Support

29% Support

People were asked to choose one option from the three. However many people chose more than one option. From this result we understand that people saw the benefits of the various options.

The detailed analysis pages overleaf provide more information on the feedback for each option. We believe the result for this question needs to be read in conjunction with the very high level of support for Question 5: the development of the central cleared area. Our conclusions highlight our recommendations for the central cleared area to be advanced in the final Masterplan.



Overview




2a. Abbeyquarter site redeveloped to allow new link through Mercy Lands (Abbeyquarter would move to centre block) 49% support 25% high priority

2b. Abbeyquarter Centre refurbished, parking extended, 55% support 29% high priority

2c. Abbeyquarter Site developed for housing (Abbeyquarter would move to centre block) 29% support 16% high priority

Question 3: Geldof Drive: Bungalows and courts site for new housing: 63% support

Analysis of Feedback: Overview of 2a, b & c

Options presented in Stage 4 for Geldof Drive and Ab-beyquarter areaResponding to feedback to the Stage 3 Report, in Stage 4 the Design Team presented 3 options for the use of the Abbeyquarter site and a housing proposal for the exist-ing bungalow/courts site in Geldof Drive.

Question 2: Abbeyquarter SiteThe 3 options for the Abbeyquarter site were:



Links to Mercy School and Town Overview

49% Support

55% Support

29% Support

People were asked to choose one option from the three. However many people chose more than one option. From this result we understand that people saw the benefits of the various options.

The detailed analysis pages overleaf provide more information on the feedback for each option. We believe the result for this question needs to be read in conjunction with the very high level of support for Question 5: the development of the central cleared area. Our conclusions highlight our recommendations for the central cleared area to be advanced in the final Masterplan.

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Sligo East City: Cranmore and Environs Regeneration Masterplan Stage 4 - End of Stage ReportDRAFT V10 DRAFT V10




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-“Think its a good idea, better access to the schools.”

-“Where are the dressing rooms and facilities for the pitch? We need facilities. With no facilities we will be going backwards instead of forwards. People can’t change in the rain, we play winter league.”

-”Pitch should not be given as a land swap to mercy college unless its put into the final plans that this pitch cannot be converted into commercial land and should only be converted into some form of all weather pitch. If this pitch is built on to extend the school this would make an eye sore in the middle Cranmore.

-”Let Geldof residents decide.”

-”I don’t think Abbeyquarter needs to be moved, it is a major benefit to community and I feel that relocation would be a major upset to both elderly and children in the area.”

Support

Not

No comment

49%

20%

31%

The Abbeyquarter Project is a complex issue and decisions on it interact with Project 5.This Option 2a assumes the Abbeyquarter Centre moves to the Central Cleared Site. This Option allows for a future side gate access to Mercy School for pupils and does not exclude the long term idea for the land swap between SCC and the School to achieve a public street link from Devins Drive to Church Hill. This Option has good Support but is thought to be a relatively Low Priority.

This Option is good town planning in that it facilitates the possibility of delivery of a new street connection to Chapel

Hill at some point in the future. From an urban design viewpoint the new green landscaped areas may appear poor use of land, but they are proposed in response to existing residents’ objections to new traffic using Geldof Drive. Two Options, Option 2a and Option 2c (described overleaf) are both based on the idea that a new Centre to meet needs will be built on the Central Cleared site. Of these two Options, this one is better than 2c and is less controversial with stakeholders. Option 2c does not facilitate the street link to Chapel Hill.

Analysis of Feedback: 2a: Abbeyquarter Site 2a

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49% Support

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan; we recommend that SCC continue to pursue the land swap with the School, as described in the Stage 3 Report; the Low Priority given by residents to these Options endorses the case for Option 5a, which residents rank as a High Priority.



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-“Think its a good idea, better access to the schools.”

-“Where are the dressing rooms and facilities for the pitch? We need facilities. With no facilities we will be going backwards instead of forwards. People can’t change in the rain, we play winter league.”

-”Pitch should not be given as a land swap to mercy college unless its put into the final plans that this pitch cannot be converted into commercial land and should only be converted into some form of all weather pitch. If this pitch is built on to extend the school this would make an eye sore in the middle Cranmore.

-”Let Geldof residents decide.”

-”I don’t think Abbeyquarter needs to be moved, it is a major benefit to community and I feel that relocation would be a major upset to both elderly and children in the area.”

Support

Not

No comment

49%

20%

31%

The Abbeyquarter Project is a complex issue and decisions on it interact with Project 5.This Option 2a assumes the Abbeyquarter Centre moves to the Central Cleared Site. This Option allows for a future side gate access to Mercy School for pupils and does not exclude the long term idea for the land swap between SCC and the School to achieve a public street link from Devins Drive to Church Hill. This Option has good Support but is thought to be a relatively Low Priority.

This Option is good town planning in that it facilitates the possibility of delivery of a new street connection to Chapel

Hill at some point in the future. From an urban design viewpoint the new green landscaped areas may appear poor use of land, but they are proposed in response to existing residents’ objections to new traffic using Geldof Drive. Two Options, Option 2a and Option 2c (described overleaf) are both based on the idea that a new Centre to meet needs will be built on the Central Cleared site. Of these two Options, this one is better than 2c and is less controversial with stakeholders. Option 2c does not facilitate the street link to Chapel Hill.

Analysis of Feedback: 2a: Abbeyquarter Site 2a

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49% Support

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan; we recommend that SCC continue to pursue the land swap with the School, as described in the Stage 3 Report; the Low Priority given by residents to these Options endorses the case for Option 5a, which residents rank as a High Priority.



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-“I feel the Abbeyquarter is unfit to provide the needs of all the people and agree with the proposal to build a new centre with modern amenities.”

-”I would like this but not with the school gate because there would be more kids it would be noisier.”

-”We would like Abbeyquarter Centre not to be knocked as to have houses built there would be an eye sore. Abbeyquarter Centre was built when the housing estate opened; it would be heart breaking to see it knocked down.”

-”Split units in Abbeyquarter for small businesses like bike repairs/ furniture restore.”

- “I think the plan 2b would be most attractive to the Cranmore people because I do believe that keeping the centre is important to them, although there may be a new building somewhere else for all of the new facilities.”

Support

Not

No comment

55%

13%

32%

Analysis of Feedback: 2b: Abbeyquarter Site

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Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be mentioned, but not promoted, in the Stage 5 Master Plan. The Design Team promotes Project 2a since this project co-ordinates with the development of the new centre to meet needs (Project 5a), for this reason the Design Team are not recommending Project 2b or 2c.

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This Option retains the Abbeyquarter Centre and increases its on-plot car parking. Of the three Options this has most support but only 29% considered this a high priority project. If this Option is chosen we believe it compromises the case for the New Centre on the Central Cleared Site, because in the current economic climate it is not realistic that both facilities will be funded. The Design Team see this as a second best location

for community facilities in the medium and long term. The Abbeyquarter site is cramped and the potential for expansion is limited. This location is divorced by Devins Drive from the proposed new MUGA and courts to be located on the Central Cleared Site. Support for this option appears to be for two reasons; attachment to the centre because of its long history in the area and disbelief that the new Centre will be funded.

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Overview




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-“I feel the Abbeyquarter is unfit to provide the needs of all the people and agree with the proposal to build a new centre with modern amenities.”

-”I would like this but not with the school gate because there would be more kids it would be noisier.”

-”We would like Abbeyquarter Centre not to be knocked as to have houses built there would be an eye sore. Abbeyquarter Centre was built when the housing estate opened; it would be heart breaking to see it knocked down.”

-”Split units in Abbeyquarter for small businesses like bike repairs/ furniture restore.”

- “I think the plan 2b would be most attractive to the Cranmore people because I do believe that keeping the centre is important to them, although there may be a new building somewhere else for all of the new facilities.”

Support

Not

No comment

55%

13%

32%

Analysis of Feedback: 2b: Abbeyquarter Site

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Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be mentioned, but not promoted, in the Stage 5 Master Plan. The Design Team promotes Project 2a since this project co-ordinates with the development of the new centre to meet needs (Project 5a), for this reason the Design Team are not recommending Project 2b or 2c.

55% Support



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This Option retains the Abbeyquarter Centre and increases its on-plot car parking. Of the three Options this has most support but only 29% considered this a high priority project. If this Option is chosen we believe it compromises the case for the New Centre on the Central Cleared Site, because in the current economic climate it is not realistic that both facilities will be funded. The Design Team see this as a second best location

for community facilities in the medium and long term. The Abbeyquarter site is cramped and the potential for expansion is limited. This location is divorced by Devins Drive from the proposed new MUGA and courts to be located on the Central Cleared Site. Support for this option appears to be for two reasons; attachment to the centre because of its long history in the area and disbelief that the new Centre will be funded.

Levels of Support

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-“What do you class as ‘special needs’? Would prefer this type of house to be more dispersed and integrated into the wider estate so people mix better, and are challenged more. Otherwise this street would become known for the ‘one for people with disabilities”.

-”No new extra housing, bungalows used for special needs homes.”

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No comment

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Stakeholder Overview Team Commentary

2c

In Stage 3 there was resistance to the idea of more new homes in Cranmore and this Option received a similar response. This Option does not appear to have adequate benefits to any party to warrant pursuing it so it is set aside.

Analysis of Feedback: 2c: Abbeyquarter Site




This Project will not be promoted, in the Stage 5 Master Plan. The Team recommends Project 2a since it co-ordinates with Project 5a; hence it does not support Project 2b or 2c.

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-“What do you class as ‘special needs’? Would prefer this type of house to be more dispersed and integrated into the wider estate so people mix better, and are challenged more. Otherwise this street would become known for the ‘one for people with disabilities”.

-”No new extra housing, bungalows used for special needs homes.”

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No comment

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2c

In Stage 3 there was resistance to the idea of more new homes in Cranmore and this Option received a similar response. This Option does not appear to have adequate benefits to any party to warrant pursuing it so it is set aside.

Analysis of Feedback: 2c: Abbeyquarter Site




This Project will not be promoted, in the Stage 5 Master Plan. The Team recommends Project 2a since it co-ordinates with Project 5a; hence it does not support Project 2b or 2c.

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-“There does need to be something done about the present boarded up bungalows also the pedestrian gate to the Mercy for the pupils is a great idea.”

-”Geldof Drive should stay as it is. No need for any more developments people are happy as it is quite and private. Most residents have bought their houses.

-” If housing is built only for elderly and special needs.”

- “If 14 houses are built it will bring anit-social behaviour. Children will hang around in cul de sac. I’d like special needs housing where the bungalows are. No new extra housing (i.e... 4 suggested) use the courts for extra turning and parking for buses. At the moment they park in front of houses and I can’t access my drive way.”

- “These houses were originally used for social housing and should be kept for social housing if rebuilt.”

- “Put in a decent building with 3 workshops for (a) mechanics course - would bring people in (b) basic household maintenance (c) builder/plaster/ block laying course.”

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No comment

63%

19%

17%

Analysis of Feedback: Geldof Drive

This Project has a lot of support and is seen to be a Medium Priority. The boarded up bungalows are blight and new homes are generally accepted to be necessary provided the tenure and mix fit the context. Some written comments are critical of the Project but these are a minority voice, as there was 63% support for the project.

Detailed feasibility and design studies in due course will clarify height, mix, tenure, car parking and be the basis for further consultation.

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63% Support

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan. It is one of the few sites with scope for new homes so should be progressed by SCC as soon as possible in the interests of providing new homes, efficient site utilisation and removal of the current depressing image of the area. Although the site is back land and

not visible from the public route of Devins Drive, the dereliction is seen by residents of Geldof Drive and all users of the Abbeyquarter Centre.


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-“There does need to be something done about the present boarded up bungalows also the pedestrian gate to the Mercy for the pupils is a great idea.”

-”Geldof Drive should stay as it is. No need for any more developments people are happy as it is quite and private. Most residents have bought their houses.

-” If housing is built only for elderly and special needs.”

- “If 14 houses are built it will bring anit-social behaviour. Children will hang around in cul de sac. I’d like special needs housing where the bungalows are. No new extra housing (i.e... 4 suggested) use the courts for extra turning and parking for buses. At the moment they park in front of houses and I can’t access my drive way.”

- “These houses were originally used for social housing and should be kept for social housing if rebuilt.”

- “Put in a decent building with 3 workshops for (a) mechanics course - would bring people in (b) basic household maintenance (c) builder/plaster/ block laying course.”

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19%

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Analysis of Feedback: Geldof Drive

This Project has a lot of support and is seen to be a Medium Priority. The boarded up bungalows are blight and new homes are generally accepted to be necessary provided the tenure and mix fit the context. Some written comments are critical of the Project but these are a minority voice, as there was 63% support for the project.

Detailed feasibility and design studies in due course will clarify height, mix, tenure, car parking and be the basis for further consultation.

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63% Support

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan. It is one of the few sites with scope for new homes so should be progressed by SCC as soon as possible in the interests of providing new homes, efficient site utilisation and removal of the current depressing image of the area. Although the site is back land and

not visible from the public route of Devins Drive, the dereliction is seen by residents of Geldof Drive and all users of the Abbeyquarter Centre.



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At Stage 3, the idea was for a link for Joe Mc Donnell Drive to Chapel Hill...

Joe Mc Donnell to Chapel Hill: A New Pedestrian and Cycle Link with 4 Replacement Homes

Advantages of this Project:

• New safe line of sight route for pedestrians and cyclists only

• Bollards, width and landscape will prevent car use

• New ‘houses’ give a new positive entry (more attractive) into Cranmore. Houses could be for sale

• Existing residents could relocate in new purpose built homes

Challenges for this Project:

• Disruption for residents

While there is considerable support for providing a link there are concerns expressed as to the status of the route with many residents proposing pedestrian and gate links rather than cars. There is also concern at the loss of four houses, to make way for the improved work on McDonnell Drive.

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What you told us in Stage 3: 62% Support

Joe McDonnell Drive

Now, we are proposing...

What did the Design Team learn from Stage 3?

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- “I agree as long as it stays for cycle land and pedestrians and not turned into a road in the future.”

- “I would not be in favour of this, as if anything, I think it will draw even more late night football into Joe McDonnell and it can be a problem. Noise from drunken pedestrians is an issue at weekends. I also believe that if this new walkway is carried out, it will only be a matter of time before it gets changed to a road.”

- “From my own experience I know this new walkway is important not only for easier accessibility for people who live in Cranmore, but also for visitors and passers-by ( the fact that the link is currently an alley which is not very pleasant to walk through makes this high in my personal view of priorities for the projects”

- “Leave Alley in Joe McDonnell as is.”

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64%

22%

14%

This Project was controversial at Stage 3 and again now because it involves the demolition of existing homes so many respondents felt they should not support it unless the residents affected agreed with the plans. There is now strong support for the enhanced connection with Chapel Hill but it is perceived to be a relatively Low Priority.This outcome is a good sign that the residents do see

benefits from being better connected to the City and that an attractive and safer route through for pedestrians, schoolchildren and cyclists is a desirable outcome. SCC need to commence detailed discussions with the affected residents.

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Analysis of Feedback: Joe McDonnell Drive64%

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This Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan as a High Priority. This is one of the crucial new links that achieves the ambitions of the Healthy Cities programme.




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At Stage 3, the idea was for a link for Joe Mc Donnell Drive to Chapel Hill...

Joe Mc Donnell to Chapel Hill: A New Pedestrian and Cycle Link with 4 Replacement Homes


• New safe line of sight route for pedestrians and cyclists only

• Bollards, width and landscape will prevent car use

• New ‘houses’ give a new positive entry (more attractive) into Cranmore. Houses could be for sale

• Existing residents could relocate in new purpose built homes


• Disruption for residents

While there is considerable support for providing a link there are concerns expressed as to the status of the route with many residents proposing pedestrian and gate links rather than cars. There is also concern at the loss of four houses, to make way for the improved work on McDonnell Drive.

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What you told us in Stage 3: 62% Support

Joe McDonnell Drive

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- “I agree as long as it stays for cycle land and pedestrians and not turned into a road in the future.”

- “I would not be in favour of this, as if anything, I think it will draw even more late night football into Joe McDonnell and it can be a problem. Noise from drunken pedestrians is an issue at weekends. I also believe that if this new walkway is carried out, it will only be a matter of time before it gets changed to a road.”

- “From my own experience I know this new walkway is important not only for easier accessibility for people who live in Cranmore, but also for visitors and passers-by ( the fact that the link is currently an alley which is not very pleasant to walk through makes this high in my personal view of priorities for the projects”

- “Leave Alley in Joe McDonnell as is.”

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14%

This Project was controversial at Stage 3 and again now because it involves the demolition of existing homes so many respondents felt they should not support it unless the residents affected agreed with the plans. There is now strong support for the enhanced connection with Chapel Hill but it is perceived to be a relatively Low Priority.This outcome is a good sign that the residents do see

benefits from being better connected to the City and that an attractive and safer route through for pedestrians, schoolchildren and cyclists is a desirable outcome. SCC need to commence detailed discussions with the affected residents.

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What did the Design Team Learn

Analysis of Feedback: Joe McDonnell Drive64%

Support

This Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan as a High Priority. This is one of the crucial new links that achieves the ambitions of the Healthy Cities programme.




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At Stage 3 there were ideas to move the Abbeyquarter facilities to this site and suite it with good quality outdoor recreation spaces such as a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), play park, tennis courts or bowls. Also illustrated then was the idea to remove Carrol Drive and create a new

public avenue linking Joe McDonnell Drive with Racecourse View. Those ideas had good support but feedback regarding new residential homes beside McNeil Drive and closure of Carroll Drive was negative hence at Stage 4 the Design Team has reappraised the ideas.

Analysis of Feedback: Overview of Cleared Sites



Stakeholders were asked to consider the components of the site in three Questions.

Question 5ai: sought feedback on the revised location of the New Centre and play area. The new centre would be accessed off Carrol Drive and would overlook a new pedestrian route and courts.

Question 5aii sought feedback on the 14 proposed Retirement homes in the South East corner beside Langan Drive.

Question 5b sought feedback on an Alternative Plan should the Abbeyquarter facilities remain where they are.

These Options and Feedback are illustrated on the following pages.

Projects 5ai 5aii and 5b

Central Cleared Sites Overview

76% Support

57% Support

34% Support



Overview




At Stage 3 there were ideas to move the Abbeyquarter facilities to this site and suite it with good quality outdoor recreation spaces such as a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), play park, tennis courts or bowls. Also illustrated then was the idea to remove Carrol Drive and create a new

public avenue linking Joe McDonnell Drive with Racecourse View. Those ideas had good support but feedback regarding new residential homes beside McNeil Drive and closure of Carroll Drive was negative hence at Stage 4 the Design Team has reappraised the ideas.

Analysis of Feedback: Overview of Cleared Sites



Stakeholders were asked to consider the components of the site in three Questions.

Question 5ai: sought feedback on the revised location of the New Centre and play area. The new centre would be accessed off Carrol Drive and would overlook a new pedestrian route and courts.

Question 5aii sought feedback on the 14 proposed Retirement homes in the South East corner beside Langan Drive.

Question 5b sought feedback on an Alternative Plan should the Abbeyquarter facilities remain where they are.

These Options and Feedback are illustrated on the following pages.

Projects 5ai 5aii and 5b

Central Cleared Sites Overview

76% Support

57% Support

34% Support

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-“I think the idea of a new centre is very good. Multiple agencies i.e. services need to avail of it to ensure residents can access many supportsi.e. services as possible in one location.”

-“New Centre with park-pitches-play space. Sport is playing a key role in social regeneration but the need for a community type sports hall is essential for activities for people of all ages. Indoor space necessary for sporting activities.

-“Media Centre long overdue.”

-“Essential for future community.”

-“A medical centre would be a great service to have in the area as a lot of people have a distant to when ill.”- “I think the idea of Housing for the elderly - people’s needs change as they grow older and this needs to be recognised as well as ensuring they remain a part of their community and services are available locally for them.”

- “As a symbol to the commitment of the proposed plans I think the prep and construction time for this project should be first priority. Also a legacy fund should at least be considered for the future running and up keep for the facilities and surrounding areas.”

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Not

No comment

76%

7%17%

5a1

This Project had very high Support and is one of the High Priority Projects.As it is assumed that this new Centre will ultimately replace the existing Abbeyquarter Centre, there is an incompatibility with the Stakeholder support for Project 2b which retains the existing building. For the team’s interpretation of this , see Project 2b: ‘What did the Design Team learn?’ and the Next Steps page. The team promote the creation of this new heart to the

community on this prominent site which is at the cross roads of movement through the estate. The play areas and landscape works could progress quickly since the site is substantially cleared. Those independent works could proceed in advance of commitments for funding the Centre. The Stakeholders support for this Project and for the retention of the Abbeyquarter building is explained by the Team in Project 2b and in Next Steps.

Analysis of Feedback: 5A1, New Centre

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76% Support

Design Team Recommendations The Design Team promote this because it would be the only conspicuous new building, on a highly visible site within Cranmore so it gives a powerful visual message to all that the area is changing. This Project should be advanced by SCC with haste to secure funding.

The brief for the Centre must be consolidated and space needs justified by the likely user organizations. Once funding is committed then alternative uses for the empty Abbeyquarter building can be explored.



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Overview





-“I think the idea of a new centre is very good. Multiple agencies i.e. services need to avail of it to ensure residents can access many supportsi.e. services as possible in one location.”

-“New Centre with park-pitches-play space. Sport is playing a key role in social regeneration but the need for a community type sports hall is essential for activities for people of all ages. Indoor space necessary for sporting activities.

-“Media Centre long overdue.”

-“Essential for future community.”

-“A medical centre would be a great service to have in the area as a lot of people have a distant to when ill.”- “I think the idea of Housing for the elderly - people’s needs change as they grow older and this needs to be recognised as well as ensuring they remain a part of their community and services are available locally for them.”

- “As a symbol to the commitment of the proposed plans I think the prep and construction time for this project should be first priority. Also a legacy fund should at least be considered for the future running and up keep for the facilities and surrounding areas.”

100 200

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Not

No comment

76%

7%17%

5a1

This Project had very high Support and is one of the High Priority Projects.As it is assumed that this new Centre will ultimately replace the existing Abbeyquarter Centre, there is an incompatibility with the Stakeholder support for Project 2b which retains the existing building. For the team’s interpretation of this , see Project 2b: ‘What did the Design Team learn?’ and the Next Steps page. The team promote the creation of this new heart to the

community on this prominent site which is at the cross roads of movement through the estate. The play areas and landscape works could progress quickly since the site is substantially cleared. Those independent works could proceed in advance of commitments for funding the Centre. The Stakeholders support for this Project and for the retention of the Abbeyquarter building is explained by the Team in Project 2b and in Next Steps.

Analysis of Feedback: 5A1, New Centre

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76% Support

Design Team Recommendations The Design Team promote this because it would be the only conspicuous new building, on a highly visible site within Cranmore so it gives a powerful visual message to all that the area is changing. This Project should be advanced by SCC with haste to secure funding.

The brief for the Centre must be consolidated and space needs justified by the likely user organizations. Once funding is committed then alternative uses for the empty Abbeyquarter building can be explored.



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• New Centre and Park are signs of renewal and commitment to the future

• Carroll Drive is retained and provides kerb side parking for the Centre

• Carroll Drive, McNeil Drive and Langan Drive which surround the new Park will be resurfaced to indicate to traffic that this is a pedestrian priority zone

• The new route through the centre block is now a pedestrian /cycle link only leading to Racecourse View

• Multi use games area (MUGA) and courts are in a prominent, overlooked location and would be a focus for youth and facilities

• Changing rooms would be provided in the new Centre

• Park is gated so facilities are secured at night

• Some new dwellings are shown and would be ideal for Retirement Homes

• Retirement homes might be bungalows or mini-apartments, well located near to new Centre with medical facility, cafe, club etc.

• Once Centre facilities are delivered the site will be an attractive location, and a base for social and economic projects


• Common location of community facilities will require a shared management plan

• Coordination of several agencies’ inputs and funds is required to make this happen

• Funding may mean the projects are delivered in phases over coming 5-7 years

• Unlikely to attract Private investment, will require public funds from a range of sources

Gate ‘Square’ Gate

pedestrian / cycle link only

Hall + Training Rooms + Cafe

Medical Facility

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New Street

YardCarroll Drive

New Parking

New Parking

Central Area in Cranmore

Now, we are proposing... a new centre on this site so it oversees new community facilities in a new exciting place at the heart of the area.

What you told us at Stage 3

Gate

Gate

Gate

Games Area with

Lighting

Mound

West Mound

Courts/Boules Green

Terraces

Toddlers Play

Park

Fenced + Gated Park

New Parking

New Parking

Traffic light controlled crossing

While there is strong support for the redevelopment of the central

space there are mixed views as to how to achieve this. Many in

the community like the space as is, others would like to see formal

recreational spaces. However some residents would like to see

special needs residential units and medical facilities in addition to

sports pitches.


Idea 01 78% Support for new Play AreasIdea 03 71% Support for new Quality Open SpacesIdea 04 70% Support for new Exercise TrailIdea 08 74% Support for new Medical FacilityIdea 09A 62% Support for new New Centre

Idea 18 61% Support for new New Avenue

14 Retirement homes

New Centre/Medical Facility/Training/Meeting Rooms/Cafe/Play Spaces etc. (to be confirmed)

A

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View of new centre from new terrace (indicative diagram)

At Stage 3, the ideas were for a new Community Centre, a road link and homes...



5a2




5a2-“NO Housing in the Centre block except retirement - one story.”

-“It is of little value building retirement homes if they are a repeat of the other ones that were built when the elderly were put in and then abandoned fend for themselves. I would be horrified to think this could happen again. A system on the theme of Nazareth House would be the right way to go.

-“No social housing needed in Cranmore - Brings too many problems for everybody.”

- “No Houses.”

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11%

57%Support

Not

No comment

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5a2

This Project has good support but is a relatively Low Priority. The feedback identifies concerns that the tenure and mix be for elderly residents and not new families. This retirement housing proposal provides options for existing residents to down-size into more age friendly accommodation within Cranmore. The location of Retirement homes here is ideal if the new Centre is built. The ease of physical access and social/

medical support along with an attractive prospect over the new parks would be an ideal setting for the elderly and developer/provider of such accommodation.

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan. As this is the only conspicuous site for new homes it should be promoted and advanced as a High Priority on grounds of efficient land use, current national funding availability, national housing need for such accommodation, and a local need which might liberate existing family-size housing stock.

Analysis of Feedback: Q5a2: Retirement Housing


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Overview

DRAFT V10 DRAFT V10


• New Centre and Park are signs of renewal and commitment to the future

• Carroll Drive is retained and provides kerb side parking for the Centre

• Carroll Drive, McNeil Drive and Langan Drive which surround the new Park will be resurfaced to indicate to traffic that this is a pedestrian priority zone

• The new route through the centre block is now a pedestrian /cycle link only leading to Racecourse View

• Multi use games area (MUGA) and courts are in a prominent, overlooked location and would be a focus for youth and facilities

• Changing rooms would be provided in the new Centre

• Park is gated so facilities are secured at night

• Some new dwellings are shown and would be ideal for Retirement Homes

• Retirement homes might be bungalows or mini-apartments, well located near to new Centre with medical facility, cafe, club etc.

• Once Centre facilities are delivered the site will be an attractive location, and a base for social and economic projects


• Common location of community facilities will require a shared management plan

• Coordination of several agencies’ inputs and funds is required to make this happen

• Funding may mean the projects are delivered in phases over coming 5-7 years

• Unlikely to attract Private investment, will require public funds from a range of sources

Gate ‘Square’ Gate

pedestrian / cycle link only

Hall + Training Rooms + Cafe

Medical Facility

Dev

in’s

Driv

e Mc Neil Drive

Lang

an D

rive

New Street

YardCarroll Drive

New Parking

New Parking

Central Area in Cranmore

Now, we are proposing... a new centre on this site so it oversees new community facilities in a new exciting place at the heart of the area.

What you told us at Stage 3

Gate

Gate

Gate

Games Area with

Lighting

Mound

West Mound

Courts/Boules Green

Terraces

Toddlers Play

Park

Fenced + Gated Park

New Parking

New Parking

Traffic light controlled crossing

While there is strong support for the redevelopment of the central

space there are mixed views as to how to achieve this. Many in

the community like the space as is, others would like to see formal

recreational spaces. However some residents would like to see

special needs residential units and medical facilities in addition to

sports pitches.


Idea 01 78% Support for new Play AreasIdea 03 71% Support for new Quality Open SpacesIdea 04 70% Support for new Exercise TrailIdea 08 74% Support for new Medical FacilityIdea 09A 62% Support for new New Centre

Idea 18 61% Support for new New Avenue

14 Retirement homes

New Centre/Medical Facility/Training/Meeting Rooms/Cafe/Play Spaces etc. (to be confirmed)

A

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View of new centre from new terrace (indicative diagram)

At Stage 3, the ideas were for a new Community Centre, a road link and homes...



5a2




5a2-“NO Housing in the Centre block except retirement - one story.”

-“It is of little value building retirement homes if they are a repeat of the other ones that were built when the elderly were put in and then abandoned fend for themselves. I would be horrified to think this could happen again. A system on the theme of Nazareth House would be the right way to go.

-“No social housing needed in Cranmore - Brings too many problems for everybody.”

- “No Houses.”

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11%

57%Support

Not

No comment

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5a2

This Project has good support but is a relatively Low Priority. The feedback identifies concerns that the tenure and mix be for elderly residents and not new families. This retirement housing proposal provides options for existing residents to down-size into more age friendly accommodation within Cranmore. The location of Retirement homes here is ideal if the new Centre is built. The ease of physical access and social/

medical support along with an attractive prospect over the new parks would be an ideal setting for the elderly and developer/provider of such accommodation.

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan. As this is the only conspicuous site for new homes it should be promoted and advanced as a High Priority on grounds of efficient land use, current national funding availability, national housing need for such accommodation, and a local need which might liberate existing family-size housing stock.

Analysis of Feedback: Q5a2: Retirement Housing


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-“Although a good idea, there is an urgent need for a modern centre to meet the needs of the wider population of Cranmore.”

- “I would like to see the toddler park developed as there is currently not many parks friendly for this young age.”

- “Not in favour of 5b.”

- “No more social housing.”

40%

26%

34%

5bAnalysis of Feedback: Q5b Alternative Housing

There is a clear lack of support for this Project. This is explicable for two reasons - it can only happen if there is no new Centre, which is the community’s High Priority, along with residents’ resistance to a quantity of new homes built.

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be mentioned but not promoted in the Stage 5 Master Plan. An alternative use for the site would only need to be generated if there is no funding for the new Centre.

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-“Although a good idea, there is an urgent need for a modern centre to meet the needs of the wider population of Cranmore.”

- “I would like to see the toddler park developed as there is currently not many parks friendly for this young age.”

- “Not in favour of 5b.”

- “No more social housing.”

40%

26%

34%

5bAnalysis of Feedback: Q5b Alternative Housing

There is a clear lack of support for this Project. This is explicable for two reasons - it can only happen if there is no new Centre, which is the community’s High Priority, along with residents’ resistance to a quantity of new homes built.

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be mentioned but not promoted in the Stage 5 Master Plan. An alternative use for the site would only need to be generated if there is no funding for the new Centre.

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-“This area should be left as open area with no visable fencing. If the mound is to be developed it must include funding for the future upkeep of it.”

- “Like what is proposed for mound but do not like the idea of railings.”

- “Road should be wider and paths should be built but no parking on entrance to Joe McDonnell.”

- “Let residents decide re mounds.”

- “ No need to touch the mounds”

14%

16%

70%

6a

Support

Not

No comment

Analysis of Feedback: Joe McDonnell Mound

What did the Design Team Learn? There is clearly strong support for this and it is perceived to be a Medium Priority for many respondents. As the written comments reveal there are differing opinions on the future management and therefore design of this open space. There is an articulated view that the area should not be fenced and also a fear that any benefit would be negated if adequate maintenance was not forthcoming. This Project

and 6b could be Quick Wins and carried out at the same time as Project 1 Devins Drive; further detailed design and associated negotiations over details with the residents will be required.

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70% Support



Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan with a High Priority as it would be a conspicuous change and one that would ideally be implemented with the Devins Drive works. As an added benefit, the spoil arising from the reduction of the mounds might be usable on the Central Cleared space and that Project 5ai is a High Priority.

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-“This area should be left as open area with no visable fencing. If the mound is to be developed it must include funding for the future upkeep of it.”

- “Like what is proposed for mound but do not like the idea of railings.”

- “Road should be wider and paths should be built but no parking on entrance to Joe McDonnell.”

- “Let residents decide re mounds.”

- “ No need to touch the mounds”

14%

16%

70%

6a

Support

Not

No comment

Analysis of Feedback: Joe McDonnell Mound

What did the Design Team Learn? There is clearly strong support for this and it is perceived to be a Medium Priority for many respondents. As the written comments reveal there are differing opinions on the future management and therefore design of this open space. There is an articulated view that the area should not be fenced and also a fear that any benefit would be negated if adequate maintenance was not forthcoming. This Project

and 6b could be Quick Wins and carried out at the same time as Project 1 Devins Drive; further detailed design and associated negotiations over details with the residents will be required.

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70% Support



Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan with a High Priority as it would be a conspicuous change and one that would ideally be implemented with the Devins Drive works. As an added benefit, the spoil arising from the reduction of the mounds might be usable on the Central Cleared space and that Project 5ai is a High Priority.

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- “I would love to see the bank cut down in Collery Drive and something put in there for kids and would love to see a skate park somewhere for kids to play on their scooters etc.”

- “The Yeats mound is in need of steps, it would make the journey form upper Cranmore to Lower, a lot easier.”

- “No changes”

17%

13%

70%

6b

Support

Not

No comment

Analysis of Feedback: Yeats Drive Mound

What did the Design Team Learn? There is clearly strong support for this and it is perceived to be a High Priority for many respondents. As the written comments reveal there are differing opinions on the future management and therefore design of this space. There is an articulated view that the area should not be fenced and also a fear that any benefit would be negated if adequate maintenance was not forthcoming. This Project and 6a could be Quick Wins and carried out at the same time

as Project 1 Devins Drive; further detailed design and associated negotiations over details with the residents will be required.

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70% Support

This Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan with a High Priority as it would be a conspicuous change and one that would ideally be implemented with the Devins Drive works. As an added benefit, the spoil arising from the reduction of the mounds might be usable on the Central Cleared

space and that Project 5ai is a High Priority. Further detailed design and associated negotiations over details with the residents will be required.




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Overview




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- “I would love to see the bank cut down in Collery Drive and something put in there for kids and would love to see a skate park somewhere for kids to play on their scooters etc.”

- “The Yeats mound is in need of steps, it would make the journey form upper Cranmore to Lower, a lot easier.”

- “No changes”

17%

13%

70%

6b

Support

Not

No comment

Analysis of Feedback: Yeats Drive Mound

What did the Design Team Learn? There is clearly strong support for this and it is perceived to be a High Priority for many respondents. As the written comments reveal there are differing opinions on the future management and therefore design of this space. There is an articulated view that the area should not be fenced and also a fear that any benefit would be negated if adequate maintenance was not forthcoming. This Project and 6a could be Quick Wins and carried out at the same time

as Project 1 Devins Drive; further detailed design and associated negotiations over details with the residents will be required.

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44

61

70% Support

This Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan with a High Priority as it would be a conspicuous change and one that would ideally be implemented with the Devins Drive works. As an added benefit, the spoil arising from the reduction of the mounds might be usable on the Central Cleared

space and that Project 5ai is a High Priority. Further detailed design and associated negotiations over details with the residents will be required.




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-“New link to sports centre from Cranmore would open up access to Cleveragh park for residents.”

- “This would make the racecourse more accessible but I would be afraid of some youths finding it a place for anti-social behaviour.”

- “Great idea, leading to more usage of regional sports centre, if they offer an attractive package to local residents. The entrance from race course to regional sports centre is not good coming in at back of centre. If you could change and put an entrance at the front of the centre. With a nice pedestrian path to front of sports complex.”

7

82%Support

Not

No comment8%

10%

Analysis of Feedback: Links to Regional Sports Centre

This Project has very good support and is thought by many to be a high Priority. There is understandable concern about anti-social behaviour so a clear management regime will need to be implemented with the agreement of the Racecourse leaseholders. Need for the Sports Centre and Cleveragh Regional Park to be more easily reached was readily understood.

This new Link could be a Quick Win. Detailed negotiations should proceed with the Racecourse and other stakeholders. The Design team think this is a valuable ‘life-line’ to the Sports Centre as improving opportunities for access and use will aid the financial viability of the Centre, access to the regional Cleveragh Park can be promoted also.

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan in the ‘Quick Win’ category. SCC need to resolve the future management plans with the Racecourse leaseholders and the Sports Centre management team. Design works are needed to make the Sports Centre entrance approach legible. Lighting of the new route could be by using one of the new luminous surfacing products that are solar charged. New uses for the central island site, which is an SCC freehold, should be researched and franchises could

be sought to run a recreation facility of some sort (e.g. solar karting, adventure play). Such activity on the new route would enhance cycle and foot path user safety and create a necklace of activities to attract city-wide users of the Regional Park. (Bouldering, Zipwire, etc.) This new route could encourage other sites on Cleveragh Drive to use their Racecourse side as a second frontage in future redevelopment.

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-“New link to sports centre from Cranmore would open up access to Cleveragh park for residents.”

- “This would make the racecourse more accessible but I would be afraid of some youths finding it a place for anti-social behaviour.”

- “Great idea, leading to more usage of regional sports centre, if they offer an attractive package to local residents. The entrance from race course to regional sports centre is not good coming in at back of centre. If you could change and put an entrance at the front of the centre. With a nice pedestrian path to front of sports complex.”

7

82%Support

Not

No comment8%

10%

Analysis of Feedback: Links to Regional Sports Centre

This Project has very good support and is thought by many to be a high Priority. There is understandable concern about anti-social behaviour so a clear management regime will need to be implemented with the agreement of the Racecourse leaseholders. Need for the Sports Centre and Cleveragh Regional Park to be more easily reached was readily understood.

This new Link could be a Quick Win. Detailed negotiations should proceed with the Racecourse and other stakeholders. The Design team think this is a valuable ‘life-line’ to the Sports Centre as improving opportunities for access and use will aid the financial viability of the Centre, access to the regional Cleveragh Park can be promoted also.

Design Team RecommendationsThis Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan in the ‘Quick Win’ category. SCC need to resolve the future management plans with the Racecourse leaseholders and the Sports Centre management team. Design works are needed to make the Sports Centre entrance approach legible. Lighting of the new route could be by using one of the new luminous surfacing products that are solar charged. New uses for the central island site, which is an SCC freehold, should be researched and franchises could

be sought to run a recreation facility of some sort (e.g. solar karting, adventure play). Such activity on the new route would enhance cycle and foot path user safety and create a necklace of activities to attract city-wide users of the Regional Park. (Bouldering, Zipwire, etc.) This new route could encourage other sites on Cleveragh Drive to use their Racecourse side as a second frontage in future redevelopment.

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Comments from questionnaires8

-“In favour of a park but I am mindful of late night access and security.”

- “I think the park location is fine where it is.”

Support

Not

No comment

8

75%

17%

8%

Analysis of Feedback: New Park at Doorly Park

This Project had huge support but is thought to be a medium Priority. Stakeholders seem to appreciate the benefits of pedestrian and cycle access through the lands. This Project seems a good possible ‘quick win’ proposal. It might also increase the attractiveness of Browns Field to potential developers and investors.

This Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan. The landscape component requires a small budget and could be a Quick Win with the benefits of providing an attractive open space for residents in Doorly Park and Martin Savage Terrace.

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Comments from questionnaires8

-“In favour of a park but I am mindful of late night access and security.”

- “I think the park location is fine where it is.”

Support

Not

No comment

8

75%

17%

8%

Analysis of Feedback: New Park at Doorly Park

This Project had huge support but is thought to be a medium Priority. Stakeholders seem to appreciate the benefits of pedestrian and cycle access through the lands. This Project seems a good possible ‘quick win’ proposal. It might also increase the attractiveness of Browns Field to potential developers and investors.

This Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan. The landscape component requires a small budget and could be a Quick Win with the benefits of providing an attractive open space for residents in Doorly Park and Martin Savage Terrace.

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9- “Browns Field would be perfect for assisted housing as was done in Cleveragh Rd and Sea Rd. If it was given as an option, I am sure a number of people form the area would avail of this freeing up more houses for tenants

- “Linkage to Brown’s land/Doorly Park/ Cleveragh as with the linkage to Pearse Road is very important to the future of Cranmore Area; it will remove the isolation that existed.”

- “No road at Browns Field, just bicycle walk way.”

- “Long term plan lacks current detail to make an informed decision - too early to decide, more information required.”

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Analysis of Feedback: Pedestrian & Cyclepath Through Browns Field

This Project had huge support and overall is thought to be a Medium Priority. Stakeholders comments appreciate the benefits to Cranmore and how safe access to and through the lands would reduce Cranmore’s isolation. At Stage 3 there were concerns about traffic access through into Cranmore; Stage 4 removes the cross roads previously proposed at Doorly Park and Cranmore Road and the less

prominent Lidl junction appears acceptable. There is little detail shown at present, as there is no client or developer proposed at present for these lands. Future consultations will have to tackle the land uses as and when viable development emerges.. Most important will be a commitment to only cycle and footpath access across the fields and into Cranmore.

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9- “Browns Field would be perfect for assisted housing as was done in Cleveragh Rd and Sea Rd. If it was given as an option, I am sure a number of people form the area would avail of this freeing up more houses for tenants

- “Linkage to Brown’s land/Doorly Park/ Cleveragh as with the linkage to Pearse Road is very important to the future of Cranmore Area; it will remove the isolation that existed.”

- “No road at Browns Field, just bicycle walk way.”

- “Long term plan lacks current detail to make an informed decision - too early to decide, more information required.”

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Analysis of Feedback: Pedestrian & Cyclepath Through Browns Field

This Project had huge support and overall is thought to be a Medium Priority. Stakeholders comments appreciate the benefits to Cranmore and how safe access to and through the lands would reduce Cranmore’s isolation. At Stage 3 there were concerns about traffic access through into Cranmore; Stage 4 removes the cross roads previously proposed at Doorly Park and Cranmore Road and the less

prominent Lidl junction appears acceptable. There is little detail shown at present, as there is no client or developer proposed at present for these lands. Future consultations will have to tackle the land uses as and when viable development emerges.. Most important will be a commitment to only cycle and footpath access across the fields and into Cranmore.

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Design Team RecommendationsThe Project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan as an important long term objective to be delivered as part of the development of Browns Field.

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- “This should be extended to both private and council houses.”

- “Funding and grants should be made available to private house owners as well as SCC houses. We all live in the same area.”

- “Is badly needed.”

-“Doorly Park Martin Savage: I don’t feel I can comment on these proposals because I am not a resident of Cranmore, but I do hope these changes happen for the Cranmore residents. I would like to see some energy saving proposals for Doorly Park Martin Savage area.”

- “Energy saving needed badly.”

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This Project has resounding support and is High Priority. The sentiment that all homes, regardless of tenure, should be upgraded was a recurring comment from many respondents.Energy saving Works to housing in Cranmore is recognised as a high priority. The range and scope

of upgrades is a complex issue that will require more detailed analysis and prioritization once funding levels are known. These works will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan

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Design Team Recommendations As outlined in the information presented, each dwelling will have to be assessed to determine the nature of works needed to achieve an agreed level of energy efficiency. Funding will also need to be secured to deliver the measures. We recommend that the proposed works are undertaken on a phased basis in clusters of

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- “This should be extended to both private and council houses.”

- “Funding and grants should be made available to private house owners as well as SCC houses. We all live in the same area.”

- “Is badly needed.”

-“Doorly Park Martin Savage: I don’t feel I can comment on these proposals because I am not a resident of Cranmore, but I do hope these changes happen for the Cranmore residents. I would like to see some energy saving proposals for Doorly Park Martin Savage area.”

- “Energy saving needed badly.”

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This Project has resounding support and is High Priority. The sentiment that all homes, regardless of tenure, should be upgraded was a recurring comment from many respondents.Energy saving Works to housing in Cranmore is recognised as a high priority. The range and scope

of upgrades is a complex issue that will require more detailed analysis and prioritization once funding levels are known. These works will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan

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- “Privately owned houses should be updated in line with council housing.”

- “Include private house owners in refurbishment scheme.”

- “Need grants for private housing.”

-“Include private housing in refurbishment i.e. grants.”

11Analysis of Feedback: Housing Quality Measures

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The Housing Quality Measures to SCC housing stock Project has resounding support and is a High Priority. The sentiment that all homes, regardless of tenure, should be upgraded was a recurring comment from many respondents.The delivery of Housing Quality Measures to SCC housing

stock is recognised as a high priority. The scope and implementation of upgrades is a complex issue that will require more detailed analysis and prioritization once funding levels are known. These works will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan.

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Design Team RecommendationsWe recommend that the proposed works are undertaken on a phased basis over time once the most cost effective sequencing of upgrade installations is determined. Factors that will influence these works include the availability of

contractors to tender competitively, the requirement for the temporary voiding of dwellings and the availability of alternate accommodation.



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- “Privately owned houses should be updated in line with council housing.”

- “Include private house owners in refurbishment scheme.”

- “Need grants for private housing.”

-“Include private housing in refurbishment i.e. grants.”

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The Housing Quality Measures to SCC housing stock Project has resounding support and is a High Priority. The sentiment that all homes, regardless of tenure, should be upgraded was a recurring comment from many respondents.The delivery of Housing Quality Measures to SCC housing

stock is recognised as a high priority. The scope and implementation of upgrades is a complex issue that will require more detailed analysis and prioritization once funding levels are known. These works will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan.

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Stage 4 Exhibition Boards Analysis of Feedback: Environmental Improvements

What did the Design Team Learn? This Project has resounding support and is a high Priority. Residents continue to support closure of alleys and reallocation of communal unmanaged spaces. Works to improve the street environment and overlooked neglected areas is a High priority. The implementation of upgrades will entail detailed negotiations and a sample area

could be chosen and accelerated as a Quick Win to help raise morale.

Design Team RecommendationsThis project can be considered in 2 stands. Public Realm and Frontage renovation works (roof gutters and downpipes, front garden walls, footpaths, etc.) might be undertaken on a phased basis to follow in sequence as each phase of the clustered Energy Saving Measures are completed. The closing of alleyways and wider

environmental works may be undertaken within a separate programme, as they will involve further local consultations and agreements on a case by case basis. The Environmental Improvements for Cranmore project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan.

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- “Re naming the area - Cranmore has a negative association for Regeneration, a new name or breaking up into a number of districts will enhance the reputation of the area.”

- “Is badly needed. These dead alleyways should be divided up to the surrounding homes so that those in the area can redevelop their gardens or extend their homes.

- “Lot of holes in path, don’t need to be replaced, just resurfaced. Kerb at Abbeyquarter path makes entrance inaccessible. Co=op and regeneration offices are not accessible to me.

- “Closure of all the alleyways is a must but my interest is in the closure of 48-49 Cranmore Drive as we own both and we moved in 1991 and the problems are still ongoing. We have had to have a security camera fitted. When we have anyone visit in the evening most evenings we have to run the gauntlet through 8-10 teens sitting on our walls. We need this closed as soon as possible.”

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Stage 4 Exhibition Boards Analysis of Feedback: Environmental Improvements

What did the Design Team Learn? This Project has resounding support and is a high Priority. Residents continue to support closure of alleys and reallocation of communal unmanaged spaces. Works to improve the street environment and overlooked neglected areas is a High priority. The implementation of upgrades will entail detailed negotiations and a sample area

could be chosen and accelerated as a Quick Win to help raise morale.

Design Team RecommendationsThis project can be considered in 2 stands. Public Realm and Frontage renovation works (roof gutters and downpipes, front garden walls, footpaths, etc.) might be undertaken on a phased basis to follow in sequence as each phase of the clustered Energy Saving Measures are completed. The closing of alleyways and wider

environmental works may be undertaken within a separate programme, as they will involve further local consultations and agreements on a case by case basis. The Environmental Improvements for Cranmore project will be included in the Stage 5 Master Plan.

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- “Re naming the area - Cranmore has a negative association for Regeneration, a new name or breaking up into a number of districts will enhance the reputation of the area.”

- “Is badly needed. These dead alleyways should be divided up to the surrounding homes so that those in the area can redevelop their gardens or extend their homes.

- “Lot of holes in path, don’t need to be replaced, just resurfaced. Kerb at Abbeyquarter path makes entrance inaccessible. Co=op and regeneration offices are not accessible to me.

- “Closure of all the alleyways is a must but my interest is in the closure of 48-49 Cranmore Drive as we own both and we moved in 1991 and the problems are still ongoing. We have had to have a security camera fitted. When we have anyone visit in the evening most evenings we have to run the gauntlet through 8-10 teens sitting on our walls. We need this closed as soon as possible.”

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Next Steps

Each person attending the display has been asked to fill in a questionnaire.

The results will be included in a summary report, which will be used to complete the Final Masterplan.

We are aiming to have the Final Masterplan completed in early 2016.

Funding to deliver the Masterplan projects will be sought from a wide range of agencies.

We cannot outline the time frame for all the other projects as they will be dependent on availability of

funds from agencies and government departments, or by private developers.

We will seek funding to deliver these projects as opportunities become available.

Thank you for visiting the Exhibition… and please return your Feedback Form

What Happens Next?

Timeline of potential projects

Housing Upgrades

Mounds & Devin’s Drive

Joe McDonnell Drive Link

Geldof Drive New Homes

Link to Racecourse

‘Cran Nua’ Centre / Park

Homes by Central Area Park

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Provisional Timeline of ProjectsSome of these projects might be funded through the Department of Environment and Local government (DOECLG) regeneration funding. We will

have to apply for funding for each project:



Overview

Next Steps

This draft document chronicles the work undertaken by SCC and the Design Team and the Stakeholders’ Feedback to the Exhibition. The Feedback recorded here and gathered during Stage 3 of the process will inform the Final Master Plan which is to be prepared in Stage 5.

Community Attendance and EngagementThe Stage 4 Exhibition was attended by 409 people and analysis, verified by the ICLO, revealed that 309 residents of Cranmore attended (76% of overall attendees). These attendees represented 214 Cranmore households (55% of Cranmore households). Questionnaire response was good with 352 returned which is more than at Stage 3 in 2014 when 205 Questionnaires were returned.

Community SupportThe analysis of feedback is described in detail on the following pages and, as can be seen, the general level of support for all the key projects was very high. Given there are always many different viewpoints and unanimous agreement is a naïve expectation, it is pleasing to see the residents have supported many changes which may differ from their personal needs but are for the common good and for the benefit in the long term of future residents and their communities. Feedback on the social plan and economic plan were strongly supported and deemed a high priority by the community. Feedback on the physical plan revealed strong support for housing, environmental, social and economic development and investment in social and communal spaces such as the development of the central cleared site and improved access to the Cleveragh Regional Park and the Regional Sports Centre.

Community PrioritiesThe feedback also expresses the community’s priorities for the projects, as follows (project reference in brackets):

Highest Priority (for over 50% respondents)• Housing Energy Measures (10)• Housing Quality Measures (11)• Environmental Improvements (12)• the New Centre (5a(i))

Medium Priority• the Sports Centre Link (7)• Devins Drive Enhancements (1)• the Mounds (6a+6b)• Retirement homes (5a(ii))

Lower Priority• Joe McDonnell Drive Link (4)• Geldof Drive (3)• Doorly Park (8)• Browns Field Links (9) • the Abbeyquarter Site Options (2a,b,c)

This priority ranking of the Projects will inform the fund raising efforts, the proposed timeline for each Project and the allocation of SCC and others’ resources in the coming years.

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Implementation

Design Team RecommendationsThe Exhibition revealed the community’s enthusiasm, patience with the process, and desire to contribute and make it Their Plan. There have been some signs of consultation fatigue over the ten years of work so far so it is urgent that SCC deliver some Quick Win projects to maintain credibility, raise morale, and create pride in place. Whilst the Regeneration vision encompasses a wider range of projects across the East City Area, drawing on the feedback from the Stage 4 exhibition, the Master Plan will recommend the following Projects as priorities for initial Regeneration Investment:

(1) Improving Housing Quality and Opportunity: • Housing Energy Improvements • Environmental Improvements in Cranmore Estate • Improvements to SCC housing stock • Retirement housing within Central Cleared Area(2) Social Plan Investment(3) Economic Plan investment(4) Provision of Quality Spaces for community facilities: • Development of Central Cleared Area

(5) Improving Access to Quality amenities and Spaces • Link to Sports Centre • Remodelling Joe McDonnell Drive Mound • Remodelling Yeats Drive Mound(6) Improving Quality of roads, streets and urban spaces • Devins Drive Enhancements(7) Improving Access and Links • Joe McDonnell Drive link to Chapel Hill

The remaining projects are also vitally important and key to the regeneration of the area, however funding streams and partnerships for these initiatives will need to be explored further.

Together these projects will help deliver the agreed Regeneration Vision for Cranmore and Environs. The proposed timeline will be discussed with potential funders and subject to SCC resources initial work on the priority projects could be started by SCC without delay. The Healthy Cities programme is topical and has political relevance because its areas of concern strengthen the case for several Regeneration projects proposed under the

themes of improving access to quality amenities, providing quality spaces and improving access and links. As referenced in the Social Plan, many of the Physical Projects (e.g. Project 1: play areas, Project 4: exercise trail, Project 5: Riverfront Jetty, Project 8: Medical facility, Project 9: Community facilities and project 17: new link through Browns Field) will help overcome the community’s severance which has impacted on mental and physical health by hindering residents’ access to work, schools, shops, and health and recreation facilities. The new safe and attractive links promoted in the Masterplan will encourage walking and cycling for regular local journeys and this will help reduce obesity which the UN has identified as a key issue for city planning to address early in the 21st century.

Finally, with regard to Design Team recommendations for investment in Community and Social spaces, there is a certain dilemma of interpretation of the responses because there was strong support (76%) for the new Centre AND good support (55%) for retaining the existing Abbeyquarter Centre. Unfortunately, funding for both facilities is highly unlikely in the current economic climate. There could be other interpretations of this feedback but the Design team believe the residents’ desire to keep the Abbeyquarter Centre probably reveals the community’s scepticism in there being funds for the new Centre. However, the resounding priority of the community is to have the new Centre (55%), whereas refurbishing the existing Abbeyquarter Centre was one of the lowest priorities (29%), we understand that the Community’s preference for the New Centre is clear. We believe that to progress the new Centre means promoting and justifying the case for its funding, and only if that should not succeed, should an alternative plan to adapt and expand the existing Abbeyquarter building be generated. Our recommendation is to promote a new Centre within the central cleared site, and at some point, when the New Centre is realised, to redevelop the Abbeyquarter site as proposed in Option 2a, developing new links to access the Mercy School. We understand that there are feelings of association with the history of the Abbeyquarter, and these should be explored and recognised in any redevelopment of the area.

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Stage 5

Stage 5 ContentsThe Economic and Social Plans will be coordinated with the Physical Plan and be mutually supportive. How the three strands interact will be explained and illustrated. The Cost Benefit of individual projects will be explained along with their cumulative benefits. The Physical Master Plan comprising the recommended Regeneration Projects will be illustrated with aerial images and close up views of key places created. The Timelines will be reviewed and adjusted with input from funding Departments. There may be a preferential sequence to deliver some projects but the 12 are currently believed to be independent and so able to advance in their own time and as funds permit. The remaining projects identified are still key to the Regeneration initiative and will be pursued and supported as new funding streams arise but meanwhile, we have identified some key projects to take precedent in the current climate of restricted funds.

With reference to specific output materials, the final Masterplan Report will include the following:

• Introduction and Overview of the Masterplan

• Executive Summary of the Masterplan proposals, and Implementation Plan

• Overview/Commentary on the Masterplan Development Process: consultations undertaken and overview of how the Vision for Regeneration was developed.

• Assessment of need in the Regeneration Area

• Description of the Regeneration Vision outlining physical social and economic strategies for positive change, and the vision for the physical regeneration of the area together with relevant drawings and 3D images to illustrate.

• Brief description of the elements needed to deliver the Vision (Social, Economic and Physical)

• Social, economic and physical strands of the masterplan

• Implementation Plan, indicating Phasing, a Time Frame and Resources Required

• Finalised budget costs with projected annual expenditure

• Monitoring Structures for the Regeneration Process

• Cost Benefit Assessment of the Regeneration Proposals

• Summary of Ecological Screening report in line with Habitats Directive

Documents

Stage 4 Overview Report