Districts

Explore proposals to revitalise the public realm around Colbert Station, Enclosed with buildings to create the Plaza and create a vibrant, active area.

Landmark office buildings to attract inward investment and enhance employment potential for the area.

Potential new hotel opening onto Colbert Station Plaza.

Enhanced leisure offering to support visitors, workers and communities, including proposed start point for the Limerick Link.

Potential new civic use building adjacent to People’s Park, opening onto station plaza which could provide civic space and a viewing platform at its upper levels.

Revitalisation along Parnell Street and the creation of a vibrant frontage with retail, dining and other social activities.

Landmark gantry crane which has the potential to become a key focal point.

Link bridge – raised Limerick Line, connecting the entire new city quarter together and offering opportunity to connect beyond the immediate area.

Potential for enhancement and possible consolidation of existing primary and secondary education facilities.

Potential for new student accommodation and supporting amenities.

Potential new workplace and office uses that are flexible and can accommodate a range of job types.

Proposed innovative energy centre linking with the other Districts to form an energy district and hub for learning; implementation of sustainable energy options. 

Exciting new residential and flexible light industry/creative industry/office district, connected to a new horticulture centre and public square.

Office space with links to HSE facilities.

Creation of new community green spaces.

Enhancement of horticulture use and supporting use, enhancing the sustainable living vision for the district.

Potential new link to the Roxboro Road to facilitate better access and connection.

Potential for a new consolidated and integrated healthcare facility to compliment existing facilities at St. Joseph whilst meeting future HSE needs in a flexible way.

Preservation of significant protected structures and improvements to setting through sensitive location of new buildings and green spaces.

Potential provision of new research/office space to complement and upgrade healthcare uses.

Proposed new housing and neighbourhood centre quarter: High quality, contemporary housing, focusing on quality of design and sustainable living.

Potential creation of greenways with key pedestrian and cycle links.

Proposed neighbourhood retail and local amenities including shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, markets and other activities that will create a vibrant heart for both new and existing neighbourhoods.

Enhancement of existing landscape features and continuation of greenways and nature trails; provision of private, semi-private and public green space including parks, play areas and nature trails.

People-focussed innovative design approach to reduce the dominance of private cars, which can be achieved in highly sustainable locations such as this.

New housing: Family-friendly, sustainable neighbourhoods with a range of housing options.

Continuation of greenways, pedestrian and cycle links that provide opportunity to travel throughout the neighbourhood and beyond in a sustainable way.

The provision of a People’s Pavilion and a high quality public realm.

Innovative energy centre to form part of the overall energy district.

Enhanced green areas and public realm, including provision of a large central park offering spaces for active play and recreation.

Subject to ongoing and future study.

Potential for consolidated and enhanced sports grounds pitches and municipal hall/indoor facility for shared community use.

Continuation of greenways, pedestrian and cycle routes.