Moyross Plans (LRIFP)
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Volume 2: Vision & Framework Strategy Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan 2. Framework Strategy 2.4 Moyross e) Create a new connection between LIT and the .... Hartigan's Villas, Moyross Residents at Moyross who attended public District Centre at Watch House Cross. consultation events held in March 2013 gave near f) Improved access to Watchouse Cross from unanimous support for the objectives of the Ballynanty. Framework Plan presented. The Framework Strategy g) Create a new street between Cosgrave Park and for Moyross, described in this section, is a Maintenace Depot to el iminate existing cul-de-sac representation of our vision for the physical layout. regeneration of the estate. It shows how MOYross can 5. Improve loca l connections converging on the become a wel l-connected suburban neighbourhood community hub of MOYross at the following based on well-designed and safe streets focused on locations: improved public spaces and community uses in its a) From the Cratloe Road centre. The Physical Framework Strategy for Moyross is b) Thomond Park described under the following key themes, 6. Retain the general arrangement of streets and Movement and Connectivity Strategy services infrastructure as existing. Land Use Strategy Open Space Strategy 7. Provide new and improved crossings for Housing Strategy pedestrians and cyclists which w ill provide direct and conven ient access between local amenities at .... Maintenance Depot, Moyross 2.4.1 Movement and Connectivity Strategy the following locations, It is the objective of the Framework Plan for MOYross a) At MOYross Avenue from Col lege/Cliona Park to the to, community hub 1. Supportthe construction of the Coonagh b) At Moyross Avenue linking the linear park Knockalisheen bypass, providing a new western c) At Moyross Avenue linking Cosgrave Park to entrance to Moyross to eliminate existing cul-de Watchouse Cross sac layout. d) At Cratloe Road e) At Kil leely Road 2 . Extend the existing Moyross Avenue to link with the new western entrance of the Coonagh 8. Provide on street parking along existing and new Knockalisheen bypass. streets where feasible. Lengths of on-street parking will be broken up through the inclusion of 3. Upgrade the existing Moyross Avenue from a route a street t rees or other landscape feature. Parking that is predominantly designed for t he movement areas will be designed so that they do not of vehicles to a traffic calmed street where the dominate the street scene. Short term on-street needs of pedestrians, cyclist s and public transport car parking will also be provided adjacent to the users are prioritised . Measures to slow down existing community hub. traffic, for exa m ple t he narrowing of carriageways and side-road entry t reatments t o t he various 9. Protect the existing alignment of the .... Hartigan's Villas, Moyross res idential estates, will be incorporated to improve Limerick/Galway rail line. safety for all road users. 4. Provide new and improved connections to improve permeability throughout Moyross at the following locations: a) A safe pedestrian/cycle link from Sarsfield Gardens through existing bridge underpass to Moyross Avenue. b) Improved existing access from MOYross to Cratloe Road. c) Improved access from the Civic Heart of Moyross to Thomond Park/Cratloe Road. d) Provide a new connection between MOYross Avenue and Cratloe Road. Volume 2: Vision & Framework Strategy ...... Moyross Movement & Connectivity Map r'r-: ..- ...- 1 .. 1"11 Lesend Movement and Connectivity Strategy Informal Pedestrian Crossing and Traffic Calming Statutory Regeneration Area Boundary Existing and New Replacement Housing Study Area Boundary Active Open Space Strategic Link Passive Open Space Local Street ••• 111111111111 RailwayLine J '". \. : Enhanced Traffic Calming and Crossing at Major Junction ---.. Note: The drawings set out the design principles prtJposed. but minor i1djustments may be necessary during detail design of individual projects Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan 2.4.2 Land Use Strategy ..... Pineview Gardens. Moyross It is the objective of the Framework Plan to, 1. Retain and refurbish existing housing units where possible within MOYross in tandem with creating new connections with natural surveillance, functional public open spaces and a more consolidated urban structure refocussed around the existing community hub and District Centre at Watch House Cross. 2. Promote a higher quality residential built environment, with a greater mix of units and increased densities, in greenfield/brownfield sites proposed for replacement housing, in line with Government legislation and gUidelines. 3- Enhance Watch House Cross as a District Centre in order to fulfil its role as the commercial and retail hub serving MOYross and the wider area. 4. Expand the footprint of the Moyross Community and Enterprise Centre to improve the quality and choice of community focused uses avai lable. A local cafe t hat is community·focused and family· friendly with visibility to the street and access to good·quality outdoor space will provide a place for people of all ages to socialise within the community hub. 5. Ensurethatall non-residential uses proposed as part of the regeneration plan should have a strong street presence, generous floor to ceiling heights and window sizes or areas of glazing and flexible layout and design that allows for a range of uses over time. 6. Reinforce existing Employment & Enterprise Uses at Moyross Enterprise Centre. 7. Promote the creation of a community garden and horticulture training centre in MOYross. This will have the capacity to offer training opportunities in the a rea of horticulture for future incorporation in landscaping/estate management across the areas equine industry, horse care programmes and of regeneration. eqUipment supply to meet specific equine industry 8. Promote the relocation of the Limerick City Council requirements,' Maintenance Depot at Cosgrave Park g. Promote the redevelopment of the 'Bays· site to 10. Facilitate investment by other key agencies which add additional local capacity and contributes to are considered compatible with the regeneration the formation of a natural training cluster. The effort, particularly civic, ed ucation, health, train ing creation of dedicated horse programmes at this and employment. location has the capacity to develop innovative programmes which include feedstuffs for the Subject to a detailed Flood Ris k Assesment and Justification Test . Volume 2: Vision & Framework Strategy ..... Moyross Land Use Map r'r-: 1.- ..;'" Legend Land Use Strategy Statutory Regeneration Area Boundary Mixed Use (Residential use permitted) Study Area Boundary • District Centre (as designated under the LCDP 2010-2016) (Residential use permitted) Non-Replacement Housing (eg Private) • Active Open Space Existing and New Replacement Housing • Passive Open Space Community, Education and Cultural Use 111111111111 Railway Line Note: The drawings set out the design principles proposed. but minor adjustments may be necessary during detail design of individual projects Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan Volume 2: Vision & Framework Strategy 2.4.3 Housing Strategy ..... Sarsfield Gardens. Moyross It is the objective of the Framework Plan to, 1. Develop sites for replacement homes with a coherent perimeter block layout and maximise the number of homes with direct street entrances. Streets will be arranged on the outside of the block to encourage permeability. This will support the objective of making MOYross a balanced sustainable neighbourhood. 2. Encourage, in new and refurbished homes, the incorporation of energy and water efficiency measures to at least meet Irish national standards and guidelines. Refurbishment of both privately owned and local authority tenanted homes will be carried out to achieve a BER rating of C. 3. Incorporate flexibility within house design to adapt to changing needs in line with standards such as Lifetime Homes. 4. Ensure that replacement homes will have generous internal and private open space in compliance with the Limerick City Development Plan 2010-2016 development management Moyross in determining the type and size of standards. rep lacement and additional housing provision in order to susta in a mixed and sustainable 5. Ensure that replacement homes will have their neighbourhood. own front door to the street where at all possible to minimise potential problems associated with 11 . Consider the future housing need required over shared communal areas. the regeneration programme in relation to overcrowding, emerging household types and 6. Ensure that replacement homes will have a elderly housing. It is prudent to plan for a net gain positive outlook onto surrounding public spaces in replace ment homes which will act as a and streets, t o create an appropriate sense of sufficient buffer overthe lifetime of the enclosure and natural surveillance, whilst regeneration project. protecting the privacy of ground floor habitable rooms. 7. Promote high·quality design and detailing in replacement and refurbished homes to create a sense of robustness and longevity as well as support tenure·blind principles. 8. Include a diversity of tenure options to ensu re that each part of MOYross becomes more mixed. (Please refer to Tenure DiverSity Strategy for more detailed information) 9. Provide replacement housing to respond to the existing housing need in terms of the type and size of replacement housing in order to sustain a mixed community. 10.