Cork County Council Announce Public Realm Enhancement Plan for Cobh An exciting new urban design to enhance the public realm of Cobhʼs town centre has been drawn up by Cork County Council, with a people-centred approach that promises to make Cobh a more attractive town in which to live, work and visit.
Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley commented, “This transformational plan aims to create a people friendly town centre, enhancing the cultural heritage of this historic town, while encouraging active and healthy lifestyles. Itʼs a holistic plan that places Cobhʼs local economy at its core. It will improve safety and the natural environment with an urban greening strategy using integrated sustainable urban drainage and planting to enhance biodiversity. More accessible routes and improved wayfinding throughout the town will make for a more inclusive space for both the local community and visitors. Itʼs a very exciting project for Cobh.” Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey added, “With the Cobh Public Realm Plan, Cork County Council aims to revitalise the historic town core through high quality placemaking, improved pedestrian connectivity, offering the local community and visitors a place to gather, socialise and host events in the town. Hand in hand with Project ACT this public realm enhancement plan will help revitalise Cobh and will be a massive boost to economic regeneration in the area and will benefit the cultural and socio-economic development of Cobh.”
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