Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Regeneration Masterplan 2016 Appendix B: Needs to Be Addressed Credits

Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Regeneration Masterplan 2016 Appendix B: Needs to be Addressed Credits

Many thanks to all who contributed to the making and the delivery of this Regeneration Masterplan

Report presented by Consultant Masterplanning Team Sligo County Council DMOD Architects Cranmore Regeneration Project Metropolitan Workshop Sligo County Council Architects Department Stephen Little and Associates Arup Regeneration Masterplan Project Manager Mitchell and Associates Marian O’Callaghan, Senior Executive Architect Ann Irwin and Niall Crowley Sligo County Council Ciaran Murray Bernard Williams and Associates Independent Community Liaison Officer Mulcahy McDonagh and Partners Appointed by Housing Agency Maeve Mc Cormack Contents

2 Needs to be addressed 38 Appraisal of the Physical 2 An Overview Environment 41 Movement Framework Analysis 42 Housing Analysis: Housing in Need of 4 Overview of Regeneration Investment Regeneration Progress 44 Housing Analysis: Housing needs and 4 Building on the Achievements of the opportunities Regeneration Project So Far 48 Open Space Analysis 6 Key findings from the Socio-Economic Profile 49 Potential for Sustainable Energy (2013) 51 Appraisal of Planning Context 8 Vulnerable Groups within the Regeneration Area 52 Ecological Scoping 10 Unemployment and Economic Status 53 Analysis and Appraisal of Utilities Infrastructure 13 Employment and Economic Development 54 Urban Design Appraisal 16 Education 58 Urban Design Assessment 2013 19 Family Support 60 Conclusions from the Stage 2 Report 20 Youth in the Regeneration area 21 Community Safety, Housing Management and Support 23 Perception of the Regeneration Area 24 Health, Poverty and Inequality 27 Sport and Recreation in the Regeneration Area 30 Community Development 32 Arts and Culture 33 A Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration

Masterplan Report Appendix B 1 Needs to be Addressed An Overview

The Regeneration Project was tasked with compiling The information contained in this chapter on Needs an assessment of social, economic and physical is only a summary of the information contained needs for the Regeneration Area. It is intended that in the full Socio-Economic Profile, which provides these assessments will provide a benchmark against further information on census data, national and which further progress of the Regeneration Project local policies and local facilities and service provision can be assessed in years to come. for each social and economic theme. The Social, Economic and Physical Appraisals The Social, Economic and Physical Appraisal (2013), were undertaken in 2013 and key points are only undertaken as part of Stage 2 of the masterplan summarised here: the full reports provide a process, built on the information gathered in Stage 1 comprehensive analysis of the Regeneration Area. and complemented it with a comprehensive analysis of the physical environment: needs to be addressed The Socio-Economic Profile of the Regeneration and opportunities to be explored. Area, Building on our past…looking to our future, undertaken as part of Stage 1 of the Regeneration Findings from these reports are outlined in summary Masterplan process in 2013 provided the evidence here. base on which future stages of the masterplan were Both reports are available on line, to be read in built. conjunction with this masterplan. The Socio-Economic Profile (2013) provided a review of the regeneration progress to date, and the ongoing work of local agencies, community and voluntary groups; it has helped shape the emerging ideas for the Regeneration Masterplan.

2 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Aerial Photo Looking South over the east city area of Sligo

Masterplan Report Appendix B 3 Overview of Regeneration Progress Building on the Achievements of the Regeneration Project So Far

In seeking to build on the achievements so far, it is Addressing cumulative disadvantage, however, recognised that the Regeneration Project to date takes time, investment and a collective focus. The has focused on the Cranmore Estate and that the accumulation of different forms of deprivation achievements have been considerable, addressing and exclusion such as low levels of education, some of the key issues that residents raised in early unemployment, poor health etc., mean that consultations. problems become embedded and require multi- faceted interagency approaches to deal with A comprehensive estate management and them. Despite the significant achievements of community safety process has been put in place. the Regeneration Project to date, the data and A number of houses were demolished, and sites information gathered for the Socio-Economic cleared, opening up potential for redevelopment. profile (2013) suggested that those living in the Landscape improvements have opened up Regeneration Area still faced the challenge of a green spaces. Dereliction has been addressed, significant degree of disadvantage. Income levels of and is constantly managed through an ongoing the residents of local authority housing are relatively programme of refurbishment of houses as they low with some considerably below the poverty line. become vacant. The location of the Regeneration Office within the estate has provided an important The impact of the recession has exacerbated centre and contact point for residents. The matters for many people. The unemployment appointment of an estate manager and community rate in the Regeneration Area is significantly wardens has greatly improved the interfaces higher than the national average with little in the between residents and the County Council and as a way of economic or enterprise development. As result issues are addressed or resolved effectively, unemployment has increased, competition for avoiding escalation into more significant problems. scarce jobs has become increasingly difficult. Those with low education levels and few skills are less likely Regeneration has been a catalyst for an improved to be able to compete, making the routes out of level of services within the estate. Services in the poverty increasingly challenging. area such as those based in the Abbeyquarter Centre, Avalon Centre, the Resource House and the Levels of educational disadvantage in the area are Cranmore Co-Op are key assets for the community. also considerable. Initiatives to address some of The combination of estate management, tenancy these issues have begun, for example, support given sustainment and community safety activities with to programmes such as the TAPPED project and the family support and sports and art initiatives have delivery of Music Network projects in local schools contributed to a significant reduction in anti-social and centres. behaviour. Openly visible drug dealing reported Addressing these issues will require a commitment in earlier studies has largely been addressed, and strategic focus that establishes the vision for although substance abuse remains a problem. regeneration as a priority for all involved in the The ongoing work of the Cranmore Co-Op, the social, economic and physical development of the Abbeyquarter Centre and the Abbeyquarter Men’s Regeneration Area. Group is evidence of some of the strong community structures in place in Cranmore, providing important services and resources for the community.

4 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Playground 2006 Social Plan Launch March 2008

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Masterplan Report Appendix B 5 Key Findings from the Socio-Economic Profile (2013)

The Socio-Economic analysis found that the area is • The number of lone parent households was 40% significantly disadvantaged compared to the former compared to 18% in the State Sligo Borough Council area, County Sligo and the • The proportion of those unable to work due State. An analysis of the data from Census 2011 to permanent sickness of disability is 8% in the indicated: Regeneration Area, double that of the State (4%) • There are significant levels of educational • The Economic Dependency Rate was significantly disadvantage in the area, with levels of low higher in the Regeneration Area at 1.7 compared education approaching twice the national average to 1.0 for the State • The unemployment rate is twice the national • There are low levels of owner-occupation and high average and the unemployment rate for males is levels of houses rented from local authorities Sligo East City: Cranmore and Environs Regeneration Masterplan GlencarrigGlenc rig 17 16 St Edward's TerraceTer ce St Michael's over 50% in a number of the areasTerraceTer ce MP 7 52 CW 13 MP 6 HWM 45 41 13.1 HWM FW 54 44 60 12

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Map of Regeneration Small Areas (census 2011) Note: The Reccommended Regeneration Boundary outlined here will be re-evaluated in stage 2 when the design team undertake detailed physical appraisals of the lands and buildings adjoining

Generated6 byRegeneration Metropolitan Workshop of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Dated issued: 20/06/13 Poverty and Disadvantage The Socio-Economic analysis found the area is significantly disadvantaged compared to the former Sligo Borough Council area, County Sligo and the State. The HP Pobal Deprivation Index indicates that the majority of the population living in the Regeneration area are either very disadvantaged or disadvantaged, with scores significantly below those of the State and County Sligo. See Table 1 Table 1: HP Pobal Deprivation Index 2006 and 2011 based on census information Regeneration Area Total Deprivation Deprivation Pobal HP 2011 Description Small Area Reference Population Score 2006 Score 2011 2011 Area 02 270 -19.8 -16.3 Disadvantaged

Area 03 142 -18.8 -22.6 Very Disadvantaged

Area 04 247 -26.4 -16.7 Disadvantaged

Area 11 170 -13.3 -13.8 Disadvantaged

Area 12 345 -6.8 -6.3 Marginally Below Average

Area 13 256 -20.1 -14.8 Disadvantaged

Area 17 117 -15.4 -13.2 Disadvantaged

Area 18 143 -10.7 -8.6 Marginally Below Average

Area 22 214 -15.1 -18.2 Disadvantaged Regeneration Area 1904 Former Sligo BC Area 17,568 -2.52 -2.97 Marginally Below Average

Co Sligo 65,393 -0.58 -0.17 Marginally Below Average

State 4,588,252 -0.23 0.24 Marginally Below Average

Masterplan Report Appendix B 7 Vulnerable Groups within the Regeneration Area

Vulnerable Groups within Older People the Regeneration Area Older people and particularly older people living alone can face significant levels of deprivation and The Regeneration area has higher proportions isolation. There are a total of 245 older people in of vulnerable groups than averages for Sligo or the Regeneration Area (12.9% of the Regeneration the State, in terms of proportions of lone parent population). households; people with a disability; older people; non-Irish nationals and people from the traveller See table 4 Older People (2011) community Non-Irish Nationals Lone Parents It is important to note that not all migrants are The proportion of households headed by a lone vulnerable to poverty and social exclusion, but it is parent is generally regarded as an indicator of the also important to acknowledge that a significant levels of disadvantage in an area, as lone parent number are. The Quarterly National Household households have consistently had the highest Survey on Equality, for example, shows high rates of levels of poverty and deprivation. Lone parents discrimination people experience on the basis of skin are significantly more likely to be living on lower colour or nationality. incomes, in poverty and with deprivation than the There are a total of 265 people who described general population. themselves in the 2011 census as non-Irish national There are 191 lone parent families in the in the Regeneration Area, accounting for 14% of the Regeneration Area, accounting for 40% of all family population, slightly higher than the average for the units. This figure is significantly higher than the State. Globe House, a direct provision centre for averages for the State (18.3%) for County Sligo (17.4%) members of the asylum seeking community is a and for the former Sligo Borough Council Area significant influencing factor on this figure. (25.3%). See table 5 Non-Irish Nationals (2011) See table 2 Lone Parent Households in the Regeneration Area (2011) Irish Traveller Community Though small in number, the Irish Traveller Disability and Carers community is acknowledged to be one of the most The data on disability and carers from the Census disadvantaged groups in Irish society. Fewer than 3% showed that in 2011 there were a significantly higher of the Traveller community live to 65 years of age. proportion of people with a disability (19.8%) and The All Ireland Health Study12 provided evidence carers (5.5%) living within the Regeneration area. that the Traveller mortality rates are three times the national average and that the suicide rate is six See table 3 Disability and Carers (2011) times the average. A total of 1% of the population of the Recommended Regeneration Area is made up of members of the Traveller community. See table 6 Irish Traveller community (2011)

8 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Vulnerable Groups within the Regeneration Area

Table 2: Lone Parent Households in the Regeneration Area Total Family Lone mother Lone father Lone Parents Units with children with children N N % N % N %

Regeneration Area 476 171 35.9 20 4.2 191 40.1

Former Sligo BC Area 3,788 849 22.4 108 2.9 957 25.3

Co Sligo 16,316 2,430 14.9 403 2.5 2,833 17.4

State 1,179,210 186,284 15.8 29,031 2.5 215,315 18.3

Table 3: Disability and Carers Total with a disability Total carers

N % N %

Regeneration Area 377 19.8 222 5.5

Former Sligo BC Area 3,169 18.0 4,166 4.4

Co Sligo 9,248 14.1 21,355 4.8

State 595,335 13.0 1,588,291 4.1

Table 4: Older People Table 5: Non-Irish Nationals Older People Total non-Irish

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Regeneration Area 245 12.9 Regeneration Area 265 14.0

Former Sligo BC Area 2,450 13.9 Former Sligo BC Area 2,781 16.1

Co Sligo 9,043 13.8 Co Sligo 6,240 9.9

State 535,393 11.7 State 544,357 12.0

Source: Census 2011

Table 6: Traveller Community Irish Traveller community

Regeneration Area 1.0

Former Sligo BC Area 0.9

Co Sligo 0.6

State 0.7

Masterplan Report Appendix B 9 Unemployment and Economic Status Dependency Ratio, Occupation and Social Class

Unemployment Occupation The Unemployment Rate in the Regeneration An analysis of the information on occupations from Area was 37.6%. This was significantly higher than the Census 2011 shows that the highest proportion the average for the State (19%), Co Sligo (18. 1%) or of those at work in the Regeneration Area work in the former Sligo Borough Council area (23. 6%). A Elementary Occupations followed by Skilled Trades more detailed analysis indicated that the highest Occupations, Process, Plant and Machine Operatives concentrations of unemployment were in Census and Sales and Customer Service Occupations. areas 22, 3, 11 and 13. With the exception of Doorly Proportionately there are few at work in the Park, all the small areas within the Regeneration Managers, Directors and Senior Officials, and the Area had unemployment rates that were double the Professional Occupations. national average. The number of people in the Regeneration Area The unemployment rate for males was over 50% in a who did not state their occupation was considerable number of the areas and a number of areas showed (31%). Though it is only possible to speculate the a significant increase in the unemployment rates for category or categories these might fall into if both men and women in the period between 2006 answered, it is probable that at least a proportion and 2011. would fall into the Elementary Occupation category. See Table 7 Unemployment Rate 2006 and 2011 (male See table 9 Occupation in the Regeneration area and female) Social Class Principal Economic Status The profile of social class is a good indicator of the The principal economic status considers the level of concentrations of relative affluence and poverty labour force participation, the unemployment rate in a geographic area. A large proportion of the and the economic dependency rate as recorded in population in the higher social classes suggests the 2011 census. good educational attainment and earning potential, while a large proportion of the population in An analysis of the Principal Economic Status of the the lower social class indicates lower levels of population from Census 2011 shows that the labour educational attainment, fewer qualifications and force participation rate in the Regeneration Area is lower income generating potential. similar to the rate for the State and County Sligo. Research has shown that social class is both deeply In 2011, the average Economic Dependency Ratio rooted and extremely resistant to change; and is, (EDR) for the State was 1.0, for Co Sligo was 1.1 and therefore, resistant to cyclical variations such as former Sligo Borough Council area was 1.4. The economic growth. average for the Regeneration Area was significantly higher 1.7%. The higher the EDR, the more inactive See table 10 Social Class in the Regeneration area people are dependent on the active population. The EDR helps to highlight those areas with smaller numbers of income earners relative to the economically dependent population. The economic dependency ratio is regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of disadvantage in an area. See Table 8 Principal Economic Status Profile Indicating economic dependency ratio (EDR)

10 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Unemployment and Economic Status

Table 7: Unemployment Rate 2006 and 2011 (male and female) Regeneration Area (RA) Small area reference (SA) Ra Unemployment Unemployment Change In Unemployment Unemployment Change In Area Rate Rate Male Rate Rate Rate Female Rate (Sa) Male 2006 Male 2011 Female 2006 Female 2011

02 20.6 52.9 32.3 15.8 18.8 3.0

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11 26.9 52.1 25.2 11.8 25.8 14.0

12 19.2 42.2 23.0 8.9 26.5 17.6

13 36.0 48.2 12.2 19.5 29.8 10.3

17 20.0 33.3 13.3 6.3 18.2 11.9

22 29.4 57.1 27.7 12.5 27.7 15.2

Table 8: Principal Economic Status Profile Indicating economic dependency ratio (EDR) Total Labour Not in the Labour Force Outside Unemployment EDR population Force Labour participation the Labour Rate aged 15 and Force Rate Force over

No. No. No. % % No. % Rate

Regeneration Area 1,550 917 633 59.2 40.8 345 37.6 1.7

Former Sligo BC 14,805 8088 6717 54.6 45.4 1,906 23.6 1.4 Area

Co Sligo 52,284 31,058 21,226 59.4 40.6 5,624 18.1 1.1

State 3,608,662 2,232,203 1,376,459 61.9 38.1 424,843 19.0 1.0

Source: 2011 census

Masterplan Report Appendix B 11 Table 9: Occupation: Regeneration Area (RA) compared with Sligo and State (2011 census) RA Former Sligo Co Sligo State % BC Area % % % Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 2.9 5.3 6.5 7.8

Professional Occupations 3.7 13.6 15.9 16.1

Associate professional and Technical Occupations 5.7 8.5 9.8 10.5

Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4.4 8.9 10.2 10.3

Skilled Traders Occupations 10.9 11.4 17.8 15.8

Caring, leisure and Other Service Occupations 7.9 8.2 7.6 6.6

Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8.2 8.8 6.9 7.1

Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8.9 7.7 7.6 7.6

Elementary Occupations 16.2 13.2 8.7 9.2

Not stated 31.0 14.3 9.0 9.0

Table 10: Low and High Social Class Low Social Class High Social Class (Semi Unskilled) (Higher Professionals) N % N %

Regeneration Area 374 19.6 222 11.7

Former Sligo BC Area 2,762 15.7 4,166 23.7

Co Sligo 9,211 14.1 21,355 32.7

State 657,463 14.3 1,588,291 34.6

12 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Employment and Economic Development Issues of Unemployment and Economic Development

Issues of unemployment and economic development have featured in a series of reports on Cranmore and the Regeneration Project to date. The 2013 Socio- Economic Profile provided an overview of some of these, summarised below. The report Listening to the Voices of Resident in Cranmore: A Platform for Social Regeneration (2006), (the Forkan Report) was based on a survey of residents conducted over the period March 2005 - May 2006. The report identified early school leaving, high levels of unemployment, high levels of welfare dependency and an increasing level of dependent elderly as some of the key social issues in Cranmore. The Audit of Services in Cranmore initiated by RAPID in 2005, indicated Community Employment (CE), Jobs Initiative (JI) and Back to Work (BTW) scheme (administered by SLPC) as key economic interventions in Cranmore. The Cranmore Regeneration Project Social Plan (2007) identified unemployment as one of the key social issues in the area (p.28). The analysis of employment in the 2007 Social Plan concluded that ‘many of the people living in the Cranmore area would be vulnerable in the event of a downturn in the economy, particularly in the construction and manufacturing sectors.’ The same report indicated that 34% of the population over 18 years were welfare dependent - lone parent and jobseeker Training and up-skilling are important to improve opportunities payments constituting the highest numbers receiving benefit. A number of issues and priority actions were listed under the Employment and Economic Development section in the Cranmore Regeneration Project Social Plan (2007). Education, training and up- skilling were identified as key factors in addressing unemployment and economic development in the area.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 13 Employment and Economic Development Achievements and Issues Arising

The Socio-Economic Profile (2013) noted that In the absence of a focus on employment, issues achievements in the area of employment and such as poverty and disadvantage cannot be economic development have been limited to date. addressed. Sligo as a county is economically The reasons for this include the fact that outside of disadvantaged by virtue of the regional some small scale initiatives, both unemployment and underdevelopment that has resulted in very limited economic development are macro issues affected by investment in the area, and a reliance on just four the wider city and national economy. large employers and the public service. Sligo also has an unemployment rate that is higher than the Regional plans and strategies in the area of national average. In the existing economic situation economic development include very little that jobs are at a premium. In that context, given the low directly targets specific areas of cumulative levels of education attainment and the high rates of disadvantage such as Cranmore in an integrated disadvantage, many residents in the Regeneration way. This was largely left to area interventions Area will have significant difficulty competing for such as RAPID, to specific area-based community jobs in what is a very competitive market. development and youth work projects and resource centres, or to exceptional initiatives such as the Employment/unemployment is primarily determined Cranmore Regeneration Project. However, in the by the: context of significant and embedded unemployment • availability of jobs in a region that is subject to economic underdevelopment, achievements in this area will • accessibility of available employment in terms of continue to be limited in the absence of a sustained distance and transport strategic focus by all the relevant agencies. • education levels and skills fit of potential Economic development and employment is a applicants particularly important factor in the regeneration of • ability to access and utilise employment disadvantaged areas. The Department of Housing, information points and networks, including Planning, Community and Local Government has informal social networks noted that the aim for regeneration projects is more than physical improvement. It is to build sustainable • ability to take up employment in the face of communities through a combination of social, childcare availability, childcare costs, family educational and economic initiatives. Increased responsibilities etc competition for scarce jobs coupled with low levels Secondary factors may include prejudice based on of skills and education will create difficulties for social stereotyping and issues of confidence and some residents in the Regeneration Area without motivation. These are issues that will need to be significant intervention. addressed by a comprehensive strategic approach to unemployment and economic development in the future.

14 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Employment and Economic Development

Improving education and skills levels will be essential to ensuring unemployment is addressed in a sustainable way. The provision of supports for unemployed people to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the current policy on labour market activation will also be important if further poverty and disadvantage is to be avoided. The provision of soft supports to people, particularly those that have been unemployed for some time, will be crucial to enable them to make the most of opportunities arising from the current labour market activation policy and other opportunities. In terms of addressing areas with significant unemployment, support for small scale economic development and micro enterprise may be more realistic than relying on the enterprise development agencies, important as these are in defining the macro employment context. The remits of many of the larger state development agencies make it difficult to focus their operations on smaller zones such as the Regeneration Area.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 15 Education

Table 11 Education Levels: source 2011 census Low education Higher Education Total Total N % N %

Regeneration Area 328 29.2 159 14.1

Former Sligo BC Area 1,783 17.7 2,970 29.5

Co Sligo 6,740 16.6 12,205 30.0

State 456,896 16.0 875,114 30.6

See Stage 1 Report for further detail Defining Low and High Education Low education refers to the percentage of the population aged 15 years and over whose full-time education has ceased with no formal education and primary education only, taken as a percentage of the total population aged 15 years and over whose full-time education has ceased (minus the not stated category) High education refers to the percentage of the population aged 15 years and over whose full-time education has ceased with third level of education (Higher Certificate, Ordinary Bachelor Degree or National Diploma, Honours Bachelor Degree, Professional qualification or both, Postgraduate Diploma or Degree, Doctorate (Ph.D) or higher), taken as a percentage of the total population aged 15 years and over whose full-time education has ceased (minus the not stated category)

16 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Education

The Census 2011 data on levels of education for the Achievements and Issues Arising Regeneration Area were analysed for two aspects – low education and high education. The information The Socio-Economic Profile (2013) noted that shows that there are significant levels of educational a number of achievements have been made in disadvantage in the Regeneration Area. See table 11 education, such as national initiatives to address Education Levels. educational disadvantage and community-based educational provision and supports. These include the DEIS initiatives implemented in the Mercy and Project national schools and the early childhood care and education provision in the Abbeyquarter Centre, the Resource House and the services provided directly by Sligo Social Services. The provision of community-based education supports such as pre-school and homework support in the Abbeyquarter Centre and the Resource House has been important, as have VEC adult learning and literacy supports. The activities of the youth services have also provided informal education opportunities.

Education Workshop March 2014

Masterplan Report Appendix B 17 Education

Impact of educational Need for a strategic life-cycle disadvantage approach to educational The Socio-Economic Profile (2013) noted that disadvantage educational disadvantage remains a feature of Future interventions need to be strategic and take the population in the Regeneration Area. Efforts a life-cycle approach to educational need, beginning to address this and to prevent educational at early childhood education through to third level disadvantage among current children and young and adult education. Given the centralised nature of people have been notable but have been affected the education system, the lack of flexibility afforded by the recession. A number of those interviewed schools and limited opportunities for schools indicated they are increasingly seeing hungry catering for disadvantaged children to access children in schools. This is a significant issue and, additional funding, considerable thought needs to as indicated by research, likely to impair a child’s be given to the type of strategies that are capable ability to learn. Education providers in the area have of making a substantial impact on educational also been significantly affected by the cuts to the outcomes, and realistic about what can be achieved, education sector, particularly in relation to providing inserted or adjoined to what is a very rigid system. supports for educational disadvantage. The ability of the education sector to respond to local needs Intensive work, therefore, needs to be ongoing with is very much determined by national policy and schools, primary and post-primary, to maximise flexibility at local level is limited. opportunities for mutual support. Community-based interventions, such as early education, homework Education is a key determinant to life chances support and family learning support also need and one of the areas of focus that will determine to maintained and developed, and interventions any social and economic transformation of the supporting parents to realise the importance of Regeneration Area. Educational disadvantage here education also need to be undertaken. is extensive and has deteriorated between 2006 and 2011. This is considerably concerning. National and international research shows that low educational attainment can be an intergenerational issue and, therefore, interventions are required to break this cycle. Cuts in education spending have disproportionately affected schools with high numbers of children from disadvantaged families. These have had a significant impact on the ability of schools to respond to issues and interventions outside mainstream education provision are unlikely to succeed without the support of schools. The ETB literacy and educational support programmes, the Community Training Centre and Youthreach are important initiatives for an area with such a high level of educational disadvantage, and will be vital to the delivery of the education strategy.

18 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Family Support

Achievements and Issues Arising The Resource House Project (Sligo SPRINGBOARD Co. Ltd) works in partnership with service users and The 2013 Socio-Economic Profile highlighted how with statutory, community and voluntary agencies family support services are crucial in areas of to facilitate families, individuals and children in disadvantage such as the Regeneration Area. achieving their full potential. Professionally trained Working collaboratively, agencies have managed to staff offer both generic and targeted support provide crucial prevention and intervention services programmes and interventions developed to for families. The Abbeyquarter Centre and the promote family strength and prioritise child welfare. Resource House have been central to the delivery The Resource House, the Abbeyquarter Centre and of services and the achievement of successful Sligo Social Services work closely with the Cranmore outcomes for families and individuals. These services Co-op and the Regeneration Project in Cranmore are supported by the HSE and Sligo Social Services, on a range of issues including community safety and would not be possible without their ongoing and youth provision. They also work closely with support. the Tenancy Support and Sustainment Service to ensure that people at risk of losing their tenancy, There are a number of family support services for a variety of reasons including a history of (based in Abbeyquarter Centre and the Resource homelessness, rent arrears, addiction, domestic House) in the Sligo area and these are open to violence or anti-social behaviour, are supported to people living in the Regeneration Area to use or remain in their homes. to be referred into. There has been a significant involvement by Sligo Social Services in the Cranmore Levels of family support in the area are a area since the early 1970s and Sligo Social Services considerable achievement. It is crucial that they fund many of the services in the area. are maintained as the Regeneration Project moves to the next phase. Family support will be crucial to The Abbeyquarter Centre is a significantly important facilitating the social and economic development centre to Cranmore and Environs, providing the of the area. There is potential for development of base from which many Family Support services further collaboration with social and economic are run. These include pre-school and after school initiatives that will emerge as part of the next phase support, supports for older people, women’s of the Regeneration Project. groups, children’s activities, all of which contribute substantially to family and community wellbeing. The Family Support services will be an important referral source for initiatives targeted at those who are unemployed, lone parents, older people etc. and will be an important partner in future community development initiatives to address poverty, social exclusion and disadvantage.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 19 Youth in the Regeneration Area

The 2013 Socio-Economic Profile analysis of the One of the main achievements of this project has information on age from Census 2011 shows that been the establishment and development of a Youth the young age profile of the Regeneration Area is Drop-in Service at the Cranmore Co-op premises, generally in line with that of the Sligo and the State, which has undergone significant refurbishment. It with slightly more in the 0-4 years. provides local young people with a safe place to hang out; and organise and participate in social, Achievements and Issues Arising recreational and education activities such as angling trips, golf projects, basketball, arts and Youth has been a particular focus of regeneration crafts, computer training, cooking, barbeques, etc. work to date. Those interviewed indicated that they It connects the young people to their area and believe that working with young people is key to provides a sense of ownership and identity. The breaking the cycle of disadvantage in the area. They project was established under the Youth Citizenship spoke of youth work in terms of opening up horizons Project and is now operated almost exclusively by for young people and in encouraging them to volunteers. Young people from the surrounding develop long-term goals. Activities in the area have area now also attend the drop-in service enhancing been focused on the development of the young the outside perception of Cranmore as a positive people in the area and in developing a pride of place place to grow up. It also provides a focus point for in relation to the area. Though there are specific the dissemination of information on opportunities youth work activities, the work of the Sligo Sports for young people as well as health and personal and Recreation Partnership, the work in Arts and wellbeing. Culture and the work of the Community Gardaí and the Community Wardens also have a focus on young Those interviewed stated that there is a cohort of people. young people, particularly young men, between the ages of approximately 15-20 years that are difficult Youth provision in the current Regeneration to engage. Efforts by community wardens and the Area is delivered through the Avalon Centre, the community gardaí to engage teenagers have been Community Co-operative, the Springboard Resource successful to a degree but a more sustained effort House and the Abbeyquarter Centre. In addition, needs to be implemented. A second issue identified a number of young people also avail of services was the reluctance by a number of young people in outside the area, including those at the Mail Coach the community to engage in activities outside the Road (MCR) Community Centre. immediate area, even if they were relatively close in The North Connaught Youth and the Cranmore distance. This reluctance was attributed to a number Community Co-op have worked closely with the of issues including lack of self-confidence and community wardens, the local Family Resource consequent reluctance to engage with young people House, the Sport and Recreation Partnership, the from other communities as well as the reluctance Abbeyquarter Centre and the Regeneration Project of some parents to accompany their children to to deliver several projects including sporting events, activities outside the area. Affordability is an issue family fun days, Community Celebrations, Junior for parents in relation to paid classes and activities. Wardens Scheme, drop-in services etc.

20 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Community Safety, Housing Management and Support

The 2013 Socio-Economic Profile highlighted how The Forkan report (2006) documents the poor inadequate housing and estate management, and image of the estate because of: issues of community safety, anti-social behaviour • The number of derelict houses and stigma, as well as economic factors, are considered to be major contributors to estate • The repetition of houses decline. Research into regeneration initiatives in • Poor estate design six local authority estates in Ireland (including Cranmore) highlighted the role of anti-social • A brutal hard concrete environment. behaviour in destabilising a community. • Points of congregation and anti-social Importance of community safety • Back alleyways Community safety, and addressing the reasons • Rat runs for motorcyclists why people did not feel safe in the community, was • Inadequate car parking spaces one of the primary motivations for the Cranmore Regeneration Project. • Lack of recreation areas for young people In the past, anti-social and criminal activity was • Litter widespread within the Cranmore Area. A number of The community survey (2006) found that there were murders have occurred on the estate and remain significant issues of mistrust between residents unsolved. Drug dealing was very visible. There was and the former Sligo Borough Council at the time. a significant problem with illegal dumping, cars Residents felt that they received no support being burnt out and stray dogs roaming the area. from the former Sligo Borough Council and many Inadequate resourcing for housing and estate expressed dissatisfaction with the former Sligo management were problems for the Cranmore Borough Council’s Housing Service. Reports from Estate before the Regeneration Project began. services and organisations were critical of Sligo Borough Council for their poor maintenance of the estate and their poor response to the needs of residents.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 21 Community Safety, Housing Management and Support

Achievements and Issues arising The work of the Tenancy Sustainment Officer and the community wardens goes beyond estate The Regeneration Project has developed a targeted management and both are active in enhancing series of initiatives to improve community safety Family Support and Community Development and housing/estate management and support initiatives. It is important not to get complacent in Cranmore, in close collaboration with other now and to maintain the resource levels in the area. agencies, to address the significant issues faced by It is also important to begin developing strategies the community. that address the less visible crime in the area, and to Significant issues remain in relation to illegal money focus further on crime prevention such as strategic lending and substance misuse and it is important ways to engage young people. that the Estate Management Team continue to work The profile of the area from the analysis of the with the Gardaí on these issues. Census data shows the area continues to have a It is also critically important that the work required higher proportion of households that are renting, to maintain the many achievements made in the either from the Local Authority, from a private last few years is not underestimated, and that Sligo landlord or a voluntary housing association. County Council maintains the level of resource Research has shown that estate decline is investment in the area needed in order to sustain more prevalent in areas where there is a high and build on the success to date. concentration of rented households. Efforts to develop a sense of ownership of the community Community Safety and Estate Management have have been extremely successful and must be been two of the key successes of the Regeneration encouraged to continue. The increased level of Project to date. The interagency collaboration in this demand for housing in Cranmore is a sign of the area is an indication of the potential success that success that has been achieved to date. can be achieved when resources are focused on an area of disadvantage such as Cranmore

22 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Perception of the Regeneration Area

The Cranmore Regeneration Project Social Plan Stigma associated with areas can have a profound (2007) outlined that Cranmore was an unpopular effect on the economic and social life of residents. choice of residential area, reflected in difficulties Residents from Cranmore, for example, report getting prospective Sligo County Council applicants changing their address in job applications to hide to accept house allocation in Cranmore. It also the fact that they live in the Regeneration Area. outlined a number of the issues that were prevalent UK research strongly suggests that unless a housing at the time, including anti-social behaviour. These estate’s image problems are effectively challenged issues have been largely eliminated. alongside regeneration, stigma will remain. Attention The Socio-Economic Profile (2013) noted that a to addressing negative image and stigma has played significant number of applicants have now expressed an important part in a number of regeneration an interest in being housed in the Regeneration projects in Ireland, for example in Ballymun in Dublin Area and anti-social behaviour has been significantly and in Moyross in Limerick. Challenging stigma and reduced. The appearance of the estate has improved external perceptions of the Regeneration Area in considerably and many of those interviewed stated Sligo will be a key area of action. This will require a that the problem of stigma is changing. concerted effort to highlight the positive aspects of the area. Those interviewed for the profile highlighted the very poor image that the area had and the stigma associated with the area. The Forkan research carried out in 2006 identified that Cranmore has a very negative reputation and the name of the estate is synonymous with poverty, deprivation and anti-social behaviour. While the Stage 1 report, Building on our past…looking to our future identified improvements in the external perception of the regeneration area, it is clear that poor image and stigma persist.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 23 Health, Poverty and Inequality

According to the Institute of Public Health in Perception of Health in the Ireland (IPH), health inequalities are preventable and unjust differences in health status that are Regeneration area experienced by certain population groups. The A question was asked in the 2011 Census for the causes of these inequalities are acknowledged as first time asking respondents to rate their health. generally determined by the physical, economic and While this is a very subjective method of assessing social environments in which people live, including health, it does give some indication of levels of the level of income, early life experience, access health. Perception of health in the Regeneration to education and employment, food and nutrition, Area is poor in comparison to the average for Sligo work opportunities, housing and environmental and the State. The Census showed that 1.5% of the conditions, levels of stress and social support. population in the State rate their health as being bad Health inequalities are generally observed along or very bad but the figure for the Recommended a social gradient. This means that the better a Regeneration Area is twice that at 3%. person’s social circumstances, such as higher income or education, the better the chance of enjoying good health and a longer life. Socio- Economic factors, including poverty, are key in determining health status. People in lower Socio- Economic groups are more likely to experience chronic ill health and die earlier than those who are more advantaged. People experiencing poverty become sick more frequently and die younger than those who are better off. Measures of health inequalities, including mortality rates, low birth rates and poor nutritional status are linked to deprivation measures such as income poverty, unemployment, inadequate housing and accommodation, and poor quality built and work environments. See table 12 Perception of Health

Table 12 Perception of Health (Source 2011 Census) Good and very Good Bad and very Bad N % N %

Regeneration Area 1,434 75.3 58 3.0

Former Sligo BC Area 14,412 82.0 440 2.5

Co Sligo 56,541 86.5 1,087 1.7

State 4,050,637 88.3 69,661 1.5

24 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Health and Health Services Health: Issues Arising in the Regeneration Area A number of health issues were identified by those interviewed. Children’s weight problems, Some HSE services are provided directly in the arising from poor diet and nutrition, were cited as area. The Public Health Nurse Service works in the particularly concerning by medical professionals, area providing palliative care to older people and community workers and school staff. A number of a child development clinic service twice a week in those interviewed stated they are seeing increasing the Cranmore Community Co-Op as well as a post- instances of food poverty and that children are natal care to mothers and infants. They also have a often hungry. Schools, community services and clinical case load of those with long-term illnesses. clubs are providing snacks and meals to children The Mental Health Service is also available on an and families. Drug and alcohol abuse are significant outreach basis in the area and the HSE supports the issues in the area. Some of those interviewed stated work of a Drug Task Force Councillor who provides that the misuse of prescription and over the counter counselling support (at the Cranmore Community medication is a growing problem. Smoking and Co-Op base). One new GP service has recently persistent social drinking were also mentioned as located to the East City Area. Individuals and issues in the area. families tend to use the GP services at the Primary Care Centre at Barrack Street and independent GP Mental health problems including depression were practices in Sligo City. There is one pharmacy in the cited as issues for some in the community and area. these are compounded by unemployment, income inadequacy and social isolation. According to some, loneliness and isolation are factors within the area and these are leading to further health problems. The number of teenage pregnancies was also identified as an issue with some young mothers struggling to adapt to additional responsibilities. It was felt that this can add to stress factors within families, particularly where there is overcrowding. The take up of health services is influenced by the availability of services locally. For example, where services are available locally, such as immunisation services, there tends to be a relatively good take up. However, the lack of attendance for hospital appointments was cited by many of those interviewed as a persistent problem. This must be seen in the context of cost and convenience – many in the area do not have access to a car and are living on inadequate incomes – as well as low education levels meaning some may not be able to read the appointment letter. In addition, a number of those interviewed stated that the reduction in health services has impacted on the monitoring of medication, resulting in some vulnerable people not taking their prescribed medicines.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 25 One of the key issues highlighted by many of Health and Wellness and those participating in the interviews was access to primary health care facilities, particularly in relation disadvantage to access to doctors. Those interviewed believed Health is intrinsic to people’s life experiences that a health facility is necessary in the area. They and outcomes. Health service provision in the point to the fact that health services in Markievicz Regeneration Area must be viewed in the context House are approximately 25-30 minutes’ walk from of the level of disadvantage in the area. Areas of the Regeneration Area, though some GP practices high disadvantage generally have levels of health are slightly closer, ranging in distance from 15-35 inequalities that are greater than other areas. minutes’ walk. Some of those interviewed pointed There are no primary health care facilities, in the out that these may not seem like long distances Regeneration Area. The health services operating in but need to be seen in the context of a parent the area operate from community facilities. with children, an older person (in one of the areas 36% of the population is over 65 years of age, and Many living in the area do not have access to a in another 25%) and/or a person with a disability. car and are living on very poor income levels. This In addition, they pointed to the low rate of car is an issue that will need to be further explored ownership and to the low income levels of many of with the HSE, Sligo County Council and others. the residents stating that they may not have the Healthy Ireland, the government framework for money to afford a bus or taxi service, particularly to action to improve the health and wellbeing of access out of hour’s services. people acknowledges that health and wellbeing are not evenly distributed across Irish society. The HSE keeps detailed data on clients and the This is a useful starting point for health strategy services accessed. It was not possible for the development in the Regeneration Area. purposes of this stage of the project to access the data but it is hoped that future data captures will Using the WHO definition and social determinants enable the development of a robust baseline to be of health as an underpinning principle, initiatives used as the starting point for the development of to promote good, positive physical and mental strategies. health will be vital to the achievement of a healthy community. Equally important is ensuring that residents have appropriate access to primary physical and mental health services.

26 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Sports and Recreation in the Regeneration Area Sport and Recreation: Achievements and Issues Arising

A number of actions were identified in the Developing sports activity in Cranmore has required Sport and Recreation section of the Cranmore the continuous use of coaches and close support by Regeneration 2007 Social Plan. There have been community development staff, volunteers and the a number of achievements, with often innovative Sports Development Officer, with children having to solutions being developed. The Sligo Sports and be walked to and from activities. Money is an issue Recreation Partnership has been very active in effecting non-supported sporting activity and many the Regeneration Area: supporting an increase of those working on these initiatives raised concerns in participation in sport and active recreation in about the unavoidable dependency created. Despite disadvantaged areas with obvious benefits for both such concerns the work of the Sports Development community development and community health. Officer has been hugely beneficial in widening participation in sport and recreation, and this in turn The SSRP Community Sports Development Officer has enhanced the work of youth and community (CSDO) works with the clubs and community organisations. organisations in the Cranmore area to develop increased sports and active recreational The SSRP has also undertaken significant work opportunities in the area. Since 2009 this work in promoting sport and physical activity both in has been facilitated by funding through the schools and outside. It is the provision of quality Regeneration Project to support the position of after-school programmes, club activities and the CSDO to implement a number of the objectives community development initiatives that tend to set out in the 2007 Cranmore Social Plan. Funding have the greatest impact. The programmes that also supported equipment, programming and other have been run are widely held to be a key part of items. The CSDO works closely with community the success so far of the Regeneration Project. They organisations to develop an agreed sport and have had an impact far wider than the sports and recreation plan for Cranmore, including the recreation activities alone and are thought to have Cranmore Regeneration Office, the Cranmore Co-op, had a positive impact on anti-social behaviour, the the Abbeyquarter Centre, the Cranmore Resource development of self-confidence, positive social skills, House, the Men’s Group, the Women’s Group and intergenerational interaction skills, working as a others. A wide variety of programmes and activities team and respecting others. have been delivered with children, teenagers and In terms of sustainability it is clear that sports adults in the area. development needs to be placed on a better footing Those who are least active in sports and recreation by investment of additional monies for a sustained are likely to be from socially excluded groups period with a set of definitive strategies to build up and this informed the SSRP in conjunction with local capacity, together with a clear exit strategy. Sligo Borough Council to undertake a significant Active Communities initiative targeting specific disadvantaged communities to become more physically active. In Cranmore, 355 participant places were facilitated on 21 programmes in the area with 3 club/community links developed in Basketball, Gaelic Football and Soccer.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 27 Sports and Recreation in the Regeneration Area

Importance of Sports There are a number of sports and activities in or adjacent to the Regeneration Area. There are small and Recreation play spaces, including a playground beside the It is clear from both national research and Abbeyquarter Centre; a grass football pitch (Sean operational experience that money, mobility Fallon pitch) and park facilities, including an outdoor and engagement with education influence the gym along the Garvogue River that are widely level of engagement with sport. It is useful that used. The Regional Sports Centre is located in the the Framework for Physical Education, Physical area and a Regional Park is under development at Activity and Sport for Children and Young People Cleveragh. acknowledges the role to be played in relation to However, there is no sports hall in the area capable education, healthy living and as a vehicle for social of hosting many indoor sports and the area would inclusion. really benefit from an all-weather multi-use floodlit The sustainability of sports and recreation pitch. The Regional Sports Centre is required to be activity is dependent upon the development of self-financing and its capacity to provide low-cost sports infrastructure - the formation of clubs, programmes is limited to groups such as schools. the emergence of voluntary leaders, the training Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership have played of coaches and the support of the Recreation a vital role in promoting opportunities for children, Partnership. Investment in these facilities and teenagers and adults in the Cranmore area. This supports will require investment in the context of has shown significant benefits and it is crucial that an overall strategy for sport and recreation in the the level of investment is maintained in an area Regeneration Area. where it is likely that parents and families will be The East City area is well served in terms of unable to fund the cost of private activities. The immediate access to a wide range of sport and collaboration between agencies and organisations recreational facilities and environments. There is commendable and also needs to be maintained are spaces and amenities that facilitate sports and developed so that sports and recreation can and recreational activity for all age groups within be facilitated as tools within Family Support and or alongside the Cranmore Estate. These are Community Development. augmented by the proximity of other amenities and facilities - parks, outdoor gym and Regional Leisure centre. The Garavogue River provides access to Lough Gill and the sea, and is entirely suitable for the development of adventure and leisure activities. While facilities are not a major deterrent to participation, the addition of a sports hall and an all-weather facility would complement, and support, existing facilities.

28 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Sport and Recreation: Achievements East City Community Sports Hub Boxing Cranmore 2016

Sport Cycling Cranmore 2016 Bowls

Summer Camp Swimming Lessons 2016 Sports Boxing

Masterplan Report Appendix B 29 Community Development Achievements and Issues Arising

The Cranmore Regeneration Social Plan (2007) The Abbeyquarter Men’s group was established recognised Community Development as in 2010, and has met regularly since, securing and underpinning every other thematic area in the managing their own building as a base for activities. strategy (p.22). It acknowledged the community in The Men’s Group accessed support from the the area as being fundamental to the success of the Community Wardens, the Cranmore Community Regeneration Project. Co-op, the VEC and by the Sligo LEADER Partnership. There is a strong tradition of local people being There have been a number of significant proactive in assisting neighbours and older people achievements. The involvement of the community with maintenance, repairs, etc. in Cranmore and the responses developed to the needs identified by the community has been central A Community Worker Network has been developed to the work of the Regeneration Project to date. in the area and is considered to be a significant Initiatives are designed on the basis of addressing achievement of the 2007 Social Plan. Comprising needs identified by the community, and with the the community-based workers from all the agencies participation of the community, and resources working in the area, the Network meets regularly are targeted at the most disadvantaged. There is to discuss emerging issues and to plan events a policy of consulting with the community on any collaboratively and collectively. It is considered to be policy or initiative that may impact on them. The an effective way of developing joint initiatives and application of community development is largely to avoid duplication ensuring that service gaps are implicit and is not overtly monitored. identified and addressed. The Cranmore Community Co-operative was established in 2004 to represent the Community in the Regeneration process. It has acted as the representative structure of the Cranmore community since. Building a sense of community and a pride of place in relation to Cranmore has been a significant outcome of the work of the Cranmore Co-op and other community-based initiatives. Cranmore Co-op has evolved into a service delivery co-operative, providing services primarily in the area of services to young people. The Co-op currently employs three workers – a project co-ordinator, development worker and an Information worker – as well as hosting the work of an addiction councellor and community health nurse. The Cranmore Co-op has been extremely active in relation to participation in co-ordinating mechanisms for projects/initiatives in the community and in relation to implementing projects and initiatives directly. There has been a significant focus on the provision of services to young people and the Cranmore Co- op provides a base from which many of the activities are organised. Information provision, too, is a key element of the work of the Co-op and it is generally considered that information provision is good. Community Development Cranmore Funday

30 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Community Development Conclusions The work in relation to building community capacity and infrastructure is one of the principal achievements of the work of the Regeneration Project to date. It is important that resources and investment are maintained so that this is not lost. It is also important to build on the capacity of community development to address poverty, social exclusion and inequalities that exist in the area. It is also important that the Regeneration Project builds on these achievements and further embeds community development in the regeneration Festival work, not only as a means of ensuring community representation and participation, but as a key strategy to address disadvantage. Community development is a widely accepted approach in initiatives to address structural problems such as poverty, discrimination and inequality and their outcomes, in areas such as unemployment, low levels of education etc. It is the methodology underpinning the work of the local development companies, such as Sligo LEADER Partnership, as well as many others. Community development would typically work collectively with people that have a common issue or common goal. It starts ‘where people are at’ and works with them to identify the underlying reasons for disadvantage Launch Cranmore Age Friendly Strategy 2015 and to develop strategies for overcoming these. The work that has been taking place in Cranmore since 2004 should now be used as the foundation for a more comprehensive and sustained use of community development as a methodology for working in the wider Regeneration Area.

Community Sports Hub

Masterplan Report Appendix B 31 Arts and Culture Achievements and Issues Arising

Arts and culture are seen as by the Cranmore All of the arts and cultural projects and activities Regeneration Project as important ways of have been beneficial to the area and could be developing a pride of place and in expanding built upon through a longer term arts and cultural the horizons of young people. The Cranmore strategy for the area. The Arts have endured severe Regeneration Project Social Plan planned to: cutbacks in recent years. Notwithstanding the scarcity of funding, the development of a strategy • Increase access to existing arts and culture for the development and promotion of arts and facilities from Cranmore community culture is an important element to be considered in • Increase arts and cultural opportunities on the any long-term plan for the Regeneration of the East estate City area. • Utilise arts and culture as a means of bringing people together in a non-threatening way to Importance of Arts and Culture explore community identity In current economic circumstances, it is relatively easy to overlook the importance of Arts and Culture There have been a number of arts and culture in the development of a pride of place and a pride projects in Cranmore. In addition, groups from in self. However, this should not be underestimated. Cranmore have participated in events in Sligo and Art can be an effective vehicle through which to further afield. The Cranmore Co-op also identified a build personal development and combat isolation number of Arts projects with which the community and depression. All of the arts open up considerable has engaged: intergenerational and Intercultural possibilities to develop community projects that Storytelling workshops January- March 2011; help to reinforce community identity, and an facilitating young people on various arts projects historical and cultural sense of place. such as the Youth Media Project, Monkeyshine Theatre, Model Puppet Project The majority of interventions utilising the Arts have been projects and once off in nature. It is thought A number of the pre-schools, Parent and Toddler that the Regeneration Area would benefit from an groups, and local national schools have participated increased and more sustained focus on the Arts. in the Music Generation Sligo project. This is viewed A more comprehensive, holistic arts strategy, as a key area for development over the coming embedding the Arts into the Regeneration Project years. should be a feature of the project as it evolves. One criticism of the nature of the projects carried out to date, particularly in relation to arts and culture, is that it has been very much a short-term project based approach, (driven by availability of project-based funding) where more sustained actions over longer periods of time would be more beneficial in terms of developing potential. There are also concerns the work to build the capacity of the community will be lost if resources are removed from the community.

Art Lessons

32 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs A Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration

Taking a lifecycle approach as a framework for developing strategies is one that will be explored in future stages of the regeneration project. The Stage 1 Socio-Economic Profile report identified the importance of leadership and collaboration. A long-term strategic multi-disciplinary approach is required to build on the achievements to date and to impact on the levels of Socio-Economic disadvantage in the area identified.

Children, teenagers and young people

Community People of working age

Older people

Masterplan Report Appendix B 33 A Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration

Below is an indication of broad strategies to be explored within each stage of the lifecycle. Children, Teenagers and Youth Adults To be supported to fulfil their full potential from birth to adulthood

Education Early childhood education In school supports Family learning initiatives, beginning at toddler and pre-school Community based educational supports such as preschool, afterschool, childcare, homework support, transitioning from primary to post primary to third level Third level supports

Health To access health services when necessary To have healthy lifestyles promoted and supported

Employment To live in households without poverty Masterplan Community Consultations September 2015 and economic development

Family Supports Available and targeted at children and their families that need them

Youth Work Clubs and activities available to all Targeted developmental youth work at children in need

Community Safety All children enabled to live and contribute to their community free of fear of anti-social behaviour

Community Community development with children Development, Active citizenships initiatives with children and young adults Arts and Culture Sustained Arts and Cultural initiatives to develop a sense of pride in self and pride in place

Sport and Recreation To be used as a medium for education, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion

Masterplan Community Consultations September 2015

34 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs People of working age Men and women in employment or working in the home Requiring an adequate income to provide for themselves and their family, work fulfilment, continuing education and skills development

Education Literacy, numeracy and language teaching Continuing or further education up to third level Lifelong training and education Access to preparatory and accredited training programmes

Health To access health services when necessary To have healthy lifestyles promoted and supported

Employment Entry to employment services and personalised progression plan and economic Seek and secure adequate employment development Develop in-work skills and experience Follow a chosen or redirected career path

Family Supports Family supports available where needed, including available and affordable childcare Additional family supports and services as needs present Adequate and available primary and acute healthcare

Community Safety Enjoy and participate in neighbourhood and community activities without fear or trepidation Not be bullied or intimidated

Community Avail of personal development opportunities Development, Arts Develop community leadership potential and Culture Facilitate the formation and development of community groups Sustained Arts and Cultural initiatives to develop a sense of pride in self and pride in place

Sport and Recreation To be used as a medium for education, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion

Need for a Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration: People of working age

Masterplan Report Appendix B 35 A Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration

Older people To be adequately provided for in terms of income, health, social support and safety

Education Access to further education and the pursuit of subjects of interest

Family Supports Services available and targeted at older people in need Organised activity to prevent isolation Social interaction with the surrounding community

Health Good health monitoring service by public health nurses and GPs Adequate and balanced diet Able to maintain a warm home, encouragement to retain good room temperatures

Community Safety Adequate protection in the home, including alarms and Community Alert Monitoring by neighbours Maintaining active social networks

Community Community focus on older people’s activities Development, Arts Meals on wheels and day care provided locally and Culture Able to become involved in crafts, art and heritage groups Community monitors neighbourhood Sustained Arts and Cultural initiatives to develop a sense of pride in self and pride in place

Sport and Recreation To be used as a medium for education, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion

Need for a Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration: Older people

36 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Community A coherent and mutually supportive community that can provide supports to vulnerable members, act collectively for the common good, assert its needs and pursue and achieve its objectives

Education Community based educational supports such as preschool, afterschool childcare, homework support, transitioning from primary to post primary to third level Third level supports

Family Supports Pursue adequate support services for the community Identify and transmit gaps in services Provide supportive projects for vulnerable families Work closely with statutory providers in fulfilling their service objectives

Health Develop sports clubs and activity centres and promote the development/use of existing sports/activities centres Encourage the development of environmental and horticultural projects

Community Create and secure a safe environmental for individuals, families and communities Safety Adequate policing and responses from emergency services

Community Community development and leadership training Development, Form groups based on needs and interests Arts and Culture Promote active engagement with policy makers and statutory agencies/authorities Develop artistic and cultural dimensions to neighbourhood/community

Sport and To be used as a medium for education, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion Recreation

Need for a Lifecycle Approach to Regeneration: Community: Cranmore Co-op Funday 2016

Masterplan Report Appendix B 37 Appraisal of the Physical Environment Challenge for Regeneration of Sligo East City Area, Cranmore and Environs

The Appraisal of the needs and opportunities • Technical appraisals of the physical built on the evidence gathered for the socio- environment: economic profile, and provided an assessment the movement framework in the area, housing of the physical environment in Sligo East City, condition and housing needs, potential for Cranmore and Environs: its strengths, weaknesses a sustainable energy strategy, open spaces and opportunities. The Regeneration Project was and ecology of the area, public utilities and challenged with addressing the particular needs of planning policy, urban design features. The communities in Sligo East City who are ‘experiencing detailed urban design analysis examined the significant social and economic disadvantage, living East City neighbourhood, drawing on the various in areas of poor quality housing and infrastructure’ assessments, and the important factors that affect people’s perceptions and enjoyment of the Research and Analysis of the area. Physical Environment in the East Establishing the Boundary and City Area Core of the Regeneration Project The physical environment appraisal was The Socio, Economic and Physical appraisal based on three areas of research: undertaken in 2014 established the boundary for the • Consultations with local residents: Regeneration Masterplan Area, with Cranmore at the what were their issues and concerns? core of the Regeneration initiative, adjoining areas are included where transport connections, urban • Consultations with local stakeholders: linkages and housing needs present opportunities where are the needs and opportunities? for enhancement, and where social and economic initiatives can add benefit also.

Aerial Photo Looking South

38 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Consultations with Local Residents On the Physical Appraisal of Needs (2013)

Residents were asked 3 questions: Quality of Urban Environment • What would make living in your area better for • Streets: issues around accessibility: ramps not each age group? steps, parking, areas of flooding and drainage, • What are your priorities for your household, pavement conditions and lighting. home, street community and city? • Neglected spaces: Need to tackle the alleys and • What are the main issues for your backland areas all to make access for all ages and neighbourhood? abilities safer, and area more secure The results from these sessions were analysed and Access to Community Facilities collated. Indoor amenities: Community space for family Three core areas of concern to local communities support, training, clubs, leisure, recreation, and very emerged strongly from these consultations. importantly, a Health Support Facility Housing issues: Outdoor amenities: proper play areas for all ages, more attractive streets and places that are • Homes: energy cost, thermal comfort and overlooked and safer to use and better connected fabric performance, heating systems and to the surroundings controls, general upgrading of housing, desire to personalise housing • Concerns about new homes: who might live in them? what might be lost in terms of amenity space? Concerns that the progress and positive changes that had come through demolition and clearance might be reversed • Issues around housing quality, quality and character of urban environment and quality of community facilities were confirmed as needs in the technical appraisals.

2013 Stage 2 Cranmore Consultation

Masterplan Report Appendix B 39 Consultations with Key Stakeholders

Fourteen different stakeholders in the area were Economic Assets/Needs/Issues interviewed to identify their understanding of physical opportunities and needs in the area. The proposed new eastern bridge: new movement Key findings from each of these sessions were patterns have opportunity to enhance profile of documented in the stage 2 report. East City rea, and may require additional traffic management measures Social Needs Cleveragh Regional Park: a city asset and potential Community space: need for skills training and family regional destination, but not connected with support programmes Cranmore Youth: need for affordable attractions and managed Racecourse: great new facilities, secures Sligo as a outdoor play spaces key event venue Health Services: East City area of Sligo is poorly Private House Builders: Doorly Park, Cleveragh Park served and new health facility is a priority and Lough Gill, Racecourse and proximity to city retail make this area potentially very attractive Education: access to IT and colleges in North City area will improve with delivery of Eastern bridge Employers: need incentives to invest in East City area

Context Regeneration area with land uses

40 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Movement Framework Analysis

The movement framework analysis involved a The following needs and opportunities desktop analysis of the existing policy and planning were identified: framework, site visits and assessments, the collection and analysis of traffic data. The transport Poor linkages of this part of the city with wider City mode options and journey times were investigated. movement patterns A qualitative appraisal of the road infrastructure and The East City area as a whole is seen in movement a quantitative assessment of the road, junction and terms as a cul de sac link capacities were carried out. Poor public transport connectivity in the area – there is a single bus service with a convoluted circuitous route, resulting in long travel times Poor pedestrian and cycling connectivity and permeability Increased vehicular movement associated with the new bridge can bring appropriate connectivity of this part of the city

How do people move around? Modal Split for Mobility in the Regeneration Area: Pedestrians, car drivers and passengers, bicycle and bus use The majority of people in the Regeneration area walk Results from census 2011

Masterplan Report Appendix B 41 Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Housing Analysis: housing in need of Regeneration investment

The overall Regeneration Area contains 788 Martin Savage Terrace and Doorly Park were households: 3 key areas were assessed: Garavogue originally developed as social housing estates but Villas, Martin Savage/Doorly Park and Cranmore now have a very small number of council-owned Estate. properties. These are essentially settled successful residential communities. It was also conveyed The physical appraisal undertaken in 2013 involved through the consultation process that residents of a high level analysis of building fabric and the these areas did not identify themselves with the housing needs within the Regeneration Area. An regeneration needs of the Cranmore Estate, and did assessment of the historic narrative in relation to not want to be part of a regeneration programme. the development of housing in the East City area to date was made, including the extent of social/ private housing mix, and levels of recent housing refurbishment investment.

Map of Estate Areas in the East City area

42 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Garavogue Villas (developed in 1930’s) has a Cranmore is the largest social housing estate in higher mix of council properties and benefited the Northwest and represents a sizable community from significant investment through the Remedial within Sligo. Five hundred homes were constructed Works Housing scheme in 2006 /2007. This scheme originally on a 45-acre site..The lack of investment provided an intensive refurbishment of council over the past 35 years in social housing and properties and investments in environmental works infrastructure, as well as negligible private sector to improve streetscape. It could still benefit from investment in the area has created a disadvantaged small urban interventions to parking and green urban environment with poor housing stock. The spaces. absence of strategic maintenance work has led to deterioration in the overall appearance of the Private housing areas The wider Regeneration Area estate. The energy performance of the houses also includes private housing along Pearse Road and when compared to current building regulations and Cranmore Road. These are successful as residential contemporary living standards is poor. areas and have no requirement for regeneration investment. The Stage 2 report concluded that the recommended core residential area in need of physical regeneration is the Cranmore estate.

Cranmore 2013

Masterplan Report Appendix B 43 Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Housing Analysis: Housing needs and opportunities

A detailed technical appraisal was undertaken of the Barriers which would inhibit the local market in this Cranmore area, identifying needs to be addressed: area include: • tenure mix and scope for private sector • Dereliction (both council and private houses) investment • Under funded maintenance • energy performance and extent of upgrade works • Visual ‘sameness’ to date • Social and economic disadvantage • house type and size • Feelings of community safety • quality of residential environment • Perception and image of community • housing needs in the area • Quality of community facilities Factors Affecting Tenure Mix and Private Sector Investment Phased construction of Cranmore Cranmore Estate was assessed in ‘stages’ relating Factors affecting tenure mix and lack of private to the period of house construction between 1972- sector investment in the area during the boom 1980. For each stage house types were evaluated period 2000- 2006 included issues around on the basis of similar age and construction, for perception, image and negative stereotyping potential issues and opportunities. associated with social housing, and Cranmore in particular. A comparison of asking prices, and See map of phased construction and Stage 2 properties sold in 2013 was made, with house prices report for further information on house-types and in the Cranmore area turning out very low. New build construction costs and renovation costs were also compared. One of the core aspirations is to achieve an appropriate balance of social, affordable and private housing within the Regeneration Area to meet housing demand.

44 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Cranmore Phasing As Built

Masterplan Report Appendix B 45 Key Housing Issues for Low Income Households: Fuel Poverty Fuel poverty was identified as one of the primary concerns for residents in the Cranmore area. Fuel costs and affordability were reported as a key issue in the consultations. The technical appraisal found that the majority of the housing within the Cranmore area was in the E1- E2 category in terms of building energy rating.

Building Energy Rating

Building Energy Ratings (BERs) for houses in Cranmore indicate that many houses have a rating in the D- F category

46 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Quality of Housing Quality: Improve the Physical Condition and Energy Performance of the Existing Housing Residential Environment Stock The quality of the residential environment: paths, Improve the physical condition of the walls, roads and green spaces were assessed on a neighbourhood drive by drive basis for urgent issues and potential opportunities to improve the area. Housing Opportunity: Responding to housing needs identified through stakeholder consultations: Housing Needs and Opportunities • Provide integrated housing stock for special An integrated housing needs analysis identified needs vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and disabled • Provide long-term sustainable housing mix and the potential for meeting these needs within a number of vacant locations. Recommendations • Investigate opportunities to respond to the were made for improving housing quality and housing needs list opportunity:

Quality of Residential Environment 2013

Masterplan Report Appendix B 47 Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Open Space Appraisal

The open space appraisal considered the quality The open space appraisal made the following of the public realm, looking at aspects such observations: as ambience, heritage setting, views, activity, • Poor urban design and place-making generally interactions, recreation use, social space, movement, - no individual identity to areas or streets in nature and diversity. Even though there are Cranmore wonderful amenities with the wider area such as Doorly Park and Cleveragh, the assessment of open • Poor connectivity of the communities of the East space found that in many parts of Cranmore it was City area with the wider city, due to the cul-de- of low quality. sac nature of streets • Community spaces are dispersed over a number of facilities and in need of upgrade • Poor passive surveillance of lanes and some public and semi-public spaces leading to dereliction and anti-social activity • Many green spaces are barren, poorly designed and under utilised • There is a need for enhanced street lighting and CCTV to underline improvements to date

Open space in east city area was evaluated

48 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Potential for Sustainable Energy

The Stage 2 analysis of the potential for a sustainable Sustainable Energy: energy strategy to reduce energy costs looked at four key areas while existing energy policy and strategies options to be explored were assessed for opportunities. It was noted that The 2013 analysis noted that electrical energy is international, national and local energy policy sets the only energy infrastructure at present in the out targets and actions in relation to: Regeneration Area. Sligo has no natural gas or • reducing the reliance on energy district heating available. • matching supply and demand District Heating with a sustainable energy source could provide an opportunity but there are • security of supply and distribution significant risks and challenges associated such as: • reduction in green house gas emissions • costs associated with providing the infrastructure Analysis of current energy use within the East City to existing housing, capital and operational Regeneration Area found that heat demand in the • commitment to funding such infrastructure - East City area is dominated by the residential sector more potential lies in providing this infrastructure (compared with energy demand for non-domestic within new developments use). Fuel Poverty is an enduring feature of life for many residents. The largest proportion of houses • risks of phased delivery and take up of new is within the ‘E’ BER rating range and are fueled by system supply chain a variety of fuel sources. Improvements in energy • ownership and management Cranmore Regeneration Project Cranmore Regeneration efficiency and delivery can be made to address Appraisal of Existing Energy Usage in the Regeneration Area carbon emissions and fuel poverty issues. Reducing energy demand through thermal upgrade of housing stock would be very beneficial.

Existing Heat Demand CO Emissions from Fuel Type 2 (MWh/yr) Fuel (tCO2e)

Mercy College 114 Oil 47 Government Buildings* 653 LPG (TBC) 208 Resource House 41 Electricity 27 Abbey Quarter 27 Oil 11 Swimming Pool 992 LPG 268 *No fuel data currently available; fuel source assumed and heat demand benchmarked based on floor area estimate (from GIS analysis)

Figure 8: Summary of Existing Heat Demand and Emissions in Non Domestic buildings

1,200 Regeneration Area Energy Use and CO2 emissions FigureMost energy 10: Regeneration demand in the AreaRegeneration Energy areaUse isand from CO residential2 emissions use 1,000 3.4 Current Energy Use – Conclusion 800 Masterplan Report Appendix B 49 From analysis of the data received for the existing building it is evident that there is a variety of fuels in use throughout the Regeneration area with a range of efficiencies for the conversion of each into heat. 600 Existing Heat Demand (MWh/yr) Emissions (tCO2e) The associated heating systems are a mixture of dry (storage heating and solid fuel) and wet (oil fired 400 boiler fired LPHW heating systems) and again these have a variety of (relatively low) efficiencies. There may be an opportunity to provide alternatives to these existing fuels and heating systems to 200 reduce both energy use and carbon emissions and reduce the fuel poverty incidences within the community. - Mercy College Government Resource House Abbey Quarter Swimming Pool Some good work has been done in relation to upgrading of existing building fabric to some of the Buildings housing stock. Within the Cranmore area alone, a total of 215 dwellings have been subject to attic Figure 9: Existing Heating Energy Consumption of Non Residential Buildings insulation improvements. There is significant scope for further improvement in this area to reduce energy demand. Further information on non-residential buildings and/or which buildings are to be included within the Regeneration area will allow us to develop this section further. SEAI’s recent report on energy in the residential sector outlines that nationally average spend per household fell by 2.3% between 2006 and 2011, even though the weighted average fuel price increase in that period was 37%. Future proposals for the Cranmore area need to be mindful that many 3.3 Regeneration Area Energy, Emissions and costs households in Cranmore are at risk of fuel poverty due to high unemployment levels and low incomes. The below figure indicates the net energy usage and carbon emissions of the regeneration area. Net The proposals for the community which will be developed in Stage 3 will need to be sympathetic to the heat demand is estimated to stand at 8,144 MWh/yr, while CO2 emissions are calculated at 2,350 users, the community, the Cranmore and adjacent areas and be in line with energy policies and will tCO2e/yr. Annual costs associated with meeting these demands are estimated at approximately EUR encompass lessons learned from other studies and other schemes in this country. 500,000 and EUR 200,000 for domestic and non-domestic demands respectively.

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Sustainable Energy Strategy Key Lessons Tralee Regeneration have learned to Date (2013) Learning from Other Regeneration Projects • District heating has had a positive effect on fuel Tralee Regeneration Benefits, Efficiency and poverty and comfort levels in the area Savings • Backup boiler plant is required for routine • Externally insulating houses made a significant maintenance improvement (about 50-60% against baseline) • There has been a cost associated with upgrading • Existing housing has boiler efficiencies of 50-60%; existing heating systems to ensure they are safe new boilers for district heating system have a much better efficiency of 85-95% • First private units were connected in November/ December 2012. • Heat metering feedback to householders resulted in better energy management and further • A full years energy data will be available in 2014. improvements in efficiency • Funding options need to be investigated for the • Comfort levels have improved greatly and fuel purchase of future heat meters poverty issues have decreased as a result of the • A more extensive baseline is being undertaken for roll out of the District Heating Scheme future phases • Tralee Town Council would like to increase the number of houses joining the network, as there is currently 75% uptake • The cost of pipework and heat stations is a challenge • Tralee Town Council would benefit from a large energy user joining the network

50 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Appraisal of Planning Context

Evaluation of the planning context identified With the obsolescence of the National Spatial a potential for new facilities and wider policy Strategy and the new government emphasis on the considerations. Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework, there is need to ensure that national policy The Appraisal considered the National and Regional underlines Sligo’s importance as the primary Urban Strategic Planning Context and the relevant centre in the region. Ministerial Guidelines. Local Strategies and Sligo’s Statutory Development Plan Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016 were evaluated in terms of relevant policies and recommendations for the Masterplan Area.

Land use zoning Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-16

Masterplan Report Appendix B 51 Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Ecological Scoping

The Ecology Scoping Report considered the is an old woodland site with potential for woodland legislative context, data sources, and ecological restoration. It contains some semi-natural woodland constraints impacting on the Regeneration Area, features and could be considered a Local Biodiversity existing habitats within the Regeneration Area and Area as described in the Sligo Habitats Mapping an evaluation of those habitats. Project. This biodiversity area also acts as green corridor linking the Racecourse biodiversity area to The identifies five main habitats in the masterplan the Doorly Park woodland and the Garavogue River. area, as well as 11 Natura 2000 sites within 15 km of the plan area. The report noted that trees and The woodland could be developed as Carnsfoot hedgerows within Cranmore Place and Cranmore Wood Park and the site rehabilitated to clear the Drive have a moderate habitat value and are locally walled garden and create a park directly connected important, similarly hedgerows to the south of Lidl’s with Cranmore and forming a green corridor grounds. between Cranmore and Doorly Park. Broadleaved woodland within the grounds of the Biodiversity in the area could be increased by former Carnsfoot House and the colonisation introducing landscaping with emphasis on the of Carnsfoot house have capacity as wildlife promotion of biodiversity with native species of refuge, but these have been affected by anti- local provenance and the protection of existing local social behaviour, and no bats were reported. The biodiversity areas such as Carnsfoot House wood as woodland at Carnsfoot is of moderate quality but a potential amenity area.

Ecological Scoping

52 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Analysis and Appraisal of Utilities Infrastructure

A comprehensive mapping of the utilities infrastructure included electricity, gas, telecommunications and water mains supplies and drainage infrastructure. The following observations were made about capacity and needs: There is no gas network in the Regeneration Area.The Davis Report identified gas as one of the potential options for both individual and centralised/district heating systems. However, these technologies are not feasible due to the lack of gas supply in the area. The existing drainage system is a combined system meaning there no separate foul and surface water infrastructure. It is recommended that all drainage systems be separated so that dedicated surface water and foul drainage infrastructure services the area.

Masterplan Report Appendix B 53 Technical Appraisals of the Physical Environment Urban Design Appraisal

Urban Design Appraisal The urban design analysis considered A detailed urban design analysis examined the elements such as: East City neighbourhood drawing on the various • context assessments outlined in the other technical • connections appraisals, and the important factors that affect people’s perceptions and enjoyment of the area. • inclusivity • variety • efficiency • distinctiveness • layout Urban Design • Strategiespublic realm adaptability Urban Design• Strategiesprivacy and amenity parking The thinking behind• thedetailed projects design The thinking behind the projects

Key To Medical Key To Medical Centre Boundary – no way through Centre Boundary – no way through

Key routes of varyingKey busyness routes of varying busyness School School Pedestrian Link Pedestrian Link Contours at 10m IntervalsContours at 10m Intervals Cul de Sacs Cul de Sacs Schools and Churches City Centre Riverside Schools and Churches City Centre Riverside Employment ABBEY QUARTER Garavogue River Employment Approved Retail NORTH Sligo Co.Co. ABBEY QUARTER School Offices Bridge Garavogue River Gaol Approved SBC Cleared Sites Retail NORTH Sligo Co.Co. School Offices Bridge Gate Landscape Asset Gaol Garavogue Lodge SBC Cleared Sites Aldi Villas Community Centres School Dunnes Martin Savage Landscape Asset Stores Gate Garavogue LodgeTerrace Opportunity Sites Aldi ESB GovernmentVillas Doorly School Dunnes ABBEY QUARTER Martin Savage New Pedestrian/CycleCommunity paths loop Centres Offices Cranmore Park Stores SOUTH TerraceRoad Opportunity Sites School ESB Lidl New Centre Government Doorly ABBEY QUARTER New Pedestrian/Cycle paths loop Offices Cranmore Park “B R870 Business a SOUTH c Road Park k Doorly Park School Lidl Av New Centre Pearse Road Cranmore en ue” Estate Copse

“B Industrial Park R870 Business a c Park Retailk ParkDoorly Park Av Pearse Road Cranmore en ue” Estate Copse Cleveragh Road Londis Racecourse Industrial Park Cleveragh Retail ParkSports Centre Regional Park

COMMONS

Cleveragh Road Londis RacecourseCleveragh Drive Cleveragh Sports Centre Regional Park Cemetary Road Cemetary COMMONS TONAPHUBBLE

Cleveragh Drive Urban Design Strategies R287 54 Regeneration of Sligo EastCemetary City, Road Cemetary Cranmore and Environs Urban Analysis andTONAPHUBBLE Recommended Projects

The overriding impressions of the Masterplan Area are a Open Spaces: Most spaces are un-named and those on the conveniently located district that should be desirable, parts edge of Cranmore Estate have been prone to vandalism and of it have disadvantages that make it unattractive. neglect. The masterplan proposes to create a new Park in the centre of Cranmore, prominently located and well overlooked R287 The Urban Analysis at Stages 2 and 3, along with Stakeholders’ by homes. There is also a proposal to create a new park area inputs led to key issues that have informed the Projects now for Doorly Park/Martin Savage proposed in Stage 4: Community Facilities: services exist but most operate Big Estate and Drab Homes: Cranmore Estate covers a in cramped un-modernised buildings or are remote. The Urban Analysislarge area and it all looks and the same. Recommended The Housing Boards on proposed Projects Project to build a new Centre overlooking the display explain how each street can become more distinct New Park would provide space for services and community by use of different colours, materials, planting and boundary spaces to serve the whole regeneration area. The overriding wallimpressions treatments. of the Masterplan Area are a Open Spaces: Most spaces are un-named and those on the conveniently located district that should be desirable, parts edgeCentral of CranmoreBlock area: EstateThe masterplan have been proposes prone a newto vandalism Park and of it have disadvantagesCul-de-Sacs: that Cranmore make was it unattractive. laid out with only one through- neglect.overlooked The by masterplan a new Community proposes Facility to create in a prominent a new Park in the route ( Devin’s Drive) and 13 cul-de-sacs. The Project boards centrelocation of forCranmore, passers-by prominently to notice and forlocated all to use, and with well new overlooked show how new pedestrian and cycle only connections to homes for elders The Urban Analysisneighbouring at Stages areas 2 and can 3, be along achieved with and Stakeholders’ will help integrate by homes. There is also a proposal to create a new park area inputs led to keycommunities, issues that de-stigmatize have informed Cranmore the Projects and raise now house forOpportunity Doorly Park/Martin Sites: these offerSavage potential for new investments, proposed in Stagevalues. 4: creating new homes, new attractions and new jobs. Community Facilities: services exist but most operate On the Edge of Town: Historic land ownerships have denied Approved Bridge and approach roads: this is the crucial Big Estate andconnections Drab Homes: through CranmoreCranmore. Project Estate boards covers show a new in ‘trigger’cramped for new un-modernised investment in the buildingsCity and will ormake are a saferemote. The large area and itlinks all tolooks Chapel the Hill same. and across The the Housing Racecourse Boards and Brown’s on proposedand convenient Project link for to the build community a new to education Centre and overlooking health the display explain Field.how each street can become more distinct Newfacilities Park on would the North provide side eg.space IT Sligo for andservices Sligo Generaland community by use of different colours, materials, planting and boundary spacesHospital. to Itserve is likely the that whole this project regeneration will be developed area. in a series of stages in the coming years, as funding becomes wall treatments. available. 6 Central Block area: The masterplan proposes a new Park Cul-de-Sacs: Cranmore was laid out with only one through- overlooked by a new Community Facility in a prominent route ( Devin’s Drive) and 13 cul-de-sacs. The Project boards location for passers-by to notice and for all to use, with new show how new pedestrian and cycle only connections to homes for elders neighbouring areas can be achieved and will help integrate communities, de-stigmatize Cranmore and raise house Opportunity Sites: these offer potential for new investments, values. creating new homes, new attractions and new jobs.

On the Edge of Town: Historic land ownerships have denied Approved Bridge and approach roads: this is the crucial connections through Cranmore. Project boards show new ‘trigger’ for new investment in the City and will make a safe links to Chapel Hill and across the Racecourse and Brown’s and convenient link for the community to education and health Field. 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. 6 Urban Design Appraisal

Historical Development of Sligo’s East City Area was evaluated Map 1830

1910 2013

View from Devins Drive Looking North 2013

Masterplan Report Appendix B 55 Urban Design Appraisal The assessments on contexts, variety and distinctiveness noted the importance of overlooked The urban design analysis contains useful historic assets such as the remains of Carnsfoot information on the history of the development of House, the Doorly Park Gate Lodge, the Neolithic Sligo’s East City area, the scale of housing estates in stone circle within Garavogue Villas (spoilt by Sligo, and attractive features and destinations within parking) and the remains of the historic Gaol Sligo’s East City area. Complex (bleak yard used for car parking). The urban design appraisal noted that the quality of There is much potential within these assets to be the public realm sets the tone of the district. explored for their amenity, cultural and community Several areas are in need of investment to improve value. the public realm character: Cranmore Road, Devins In summary, the abiding impressions of the Drive and St Anne’s Place. Cranmore Road has a lack Regeneration Area are of a conveniently located of active frontages; it is dominated by car parking district, which should be desirable but has and blank walls. disadvantages that have made it unattractive. The assessment notes that Cranmore is memorable for its size, bleak and bland buildings and mounds, which afford some privacy but contribute to the negative stereotypes of the area and people’s bleak impressions of Cranmore.

Cranmore Efficiency Site Section: 17m level difference along Devins Drive

56 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Scale of Cranmore estate compared with other estates in Sligo: Cranmore highlighted yellow

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Masterplan Report Appendix B 57 Appraisal of the Physical Environment Urban Design Assessment 2013

58 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Masterplan Report Appendix B 59 Conclusions from the Stage 2 Report Physical Appraisal of needs

The key issues to be addressed in the Regeneration Housing Opportunity Masterplan to have a transformative impact on the area: Responding to housing needs identified through stakeholder consultations: Provide quality spaces for Provide integrated housing stock for special needs community facilities Provide long term sustainable housing mix Community Facilities: services exist but most operate in cramped unmodernised conditions or Investigate opportunities to respond to the housing else are remote. needs list Access to quality amenities and Improve quality of the roads open spaces streets and urban spaces Quality of Open Spaces: most unnamed; many on The quality of the public realm sets the tone of the perimeter of the estate and therefore prone to the district: several areas in need of investment to anti-social behaviour. improve the public realm character: Cranmore Road, Devins Drive and St Anne’s Place. Housing quality and Opportunity Improve Access and Links Housing: expensive to heat (fuel poverty is an issue for many) Cranmore is an estate on the edge of town: historic uses and ownerships have denied east-west Housing is in need of significant refurbishment Scale: movement through Cranmore limited connectivity the Cranmore Estate is very big relative to earlier with city and adjacent areas to the east residential estates in Sligo Cul de Sacs Drab Homes: monotonous forms; bleak materials; classic ‘council estate’ image There are 13 cul de sacs in Cranmore; only Devins Drive provides through-access (north-south) Need to find opportunities to improve the character and extent of variety/built form within the area to change perceptions

60 Regeneration of Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Explore potential of vacant and Explore options for sustainable possible sites in the area energy to reduce energy costs Opportunity Sites: these offer potential for new International, national and local energy policy set investment creating jobs and new attractions out targets and actions in relation to: Approved Bridge: opportunities presented a crucial Reducing the reliance on energy matching supply ‘trigger’ in terms of potential new investment in the and demand; security of energy supply and City and reduced severance from the North of the distribution; and reduction in green house gas city emissions. Reducing energy demand will be a key feature of Promote and develop regeneration physical investments but opportunities historical assets in the area should continue to be sought for sustainable energy to reduce energy costs. Overlooked historic assets have significant potential to reap physical, social and economic benefits; they can contribute to the amenity, cultural and community life and sense of the area. They have an impact on people’s perceptions of value, distinctiveness and richness of an area.

Cranmore the Focus of Regeneration

Overlooked Assets, Woodlands at Browns Field

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Sligo County Council Devins Drive, 7-9 Cranmore, Sligo T 071 9111250 Comhairle Chontae Shligigh Cranmore Regeneration Project Regeneration Cranmore