7. Conclusions and Recommendations

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Dublin Docklands Development Authority Civic Infrastructure Audit Poolbeg &
Sandymount
Final Report
7.
Conclusions and Recommendations
7.1
Principal Conclusions
7.1.1
In drawing together the various analytical strands undertaken through both this
commission, the previous Audit in 2004, the Review in 2006 and work
undertaken in the DDDA area, the principal conclusions arising are as follow:
7.1.2
Poolbeg / Sandymount is a mixed density, mixed use area in the heart of
Dublin, adjacent to some of the city’s wealthiest areas. This close juxtaposition
has been fundamental in re-shaping the area both in physical terms. Major
redevelopment proposals throughout the study area will provide the foundation
for changing, and often entirely new demands on the availability, usage, quality
and range of resources provided by civic facilities within the area.
7.1.3
There is a relatively wide geographic spread of facilities within the study area;
however it is evident that the majority of facilities are provided in close proximity
to the established residential area of Sandymount. Nevertheless this dispersal
has arisen as a product of the long history of development within the study area.
It is clear that the spatial distribution of facilities is relatively well arranged in
conjunction to major residential populations, nodal points and transport linkages
and that current arrangements work.
7.1.4
It is fundamental to ensure that effective use is made of existing facilities,
spaces and resources given the number, range and capacity of facilities within
the study area. The “sweating” of these established assets is viewed as the
most productive and swiftest way to ensuring high quality facilities are available
to all. Furthermore, the existing facility asset base is well located in relation to
community groups and transportation / residential nodes. It is therefore
concluded that upgrade and enhancement of existing facilities represents a
better investment and therefore better value than the development of significant
numbers of new facilities.
7.1.5
As outlined in the three population projections which range from just under
1,500 people to just under 18,600 people the study area has been identified as
an area to accommodate significant population growth in the short to medium
term. With such large scale development this study has justified significant
investment in social and civic infrastructure to accommodate such an influx of
population.
7.1.6
The gap analysis for the study area illustrated the infrastructural requirement for
each quantum of development. The gap analysis for Scenario One identified
sufficient provision of all civic infrastructure facilities.
7.2
Principal Recommendations
7.2.1
The following recommendations are primarily based on Scenarios Two and
Three of the population projections, which projects large scale development
resulting in a population in excess of 18,000. It is considered that Scenario One
is adequately catered for by the existing infrastructure in the area with the
exception of childcare facilities.
7.2.2
Sport and Recreation – New areas will require physical linkages to residential
areas in order to avoid the relative isolation that Poolbeg currently experiences.
As noted in the development opportunities section (5.7) linkages between
Irishtown Nature Park and the South Bank Road should be encouraged in order
to reduce this isolation.
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7.2.3
Green space provision is adequate within the study area. However, it is
recommended that improvements are made to the layout of open space. This
would improve the functionality and performance of open space. This is
especially the case for Sean Moore Park, which is currently severed by Sean
Moore Road, as shown in Figure 7.1.
Figure 7.1:
Aerial View of Sean Moore Park
7.2.4
The re-design of traffic flows to possibly include the development of a green
bridge as successfully demonstrated in Mile End Park, London could open up
the possibility of developing a community focal point in the park to offer the
existing and incoming population an attractive focal point and thus create a link
between the existing and future population. Such a development could include
small scale commercial activities to improve patronage and increase passive
surveillance.
7.2.5
The Masterplan for Green Bridge, Mile End Park, Tower Hamlets, London is
shown in Figure 7.2 and Figure 7.3 provides photographs of the completed
Green Bridge.
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Figure 7.2:
Green Bridge, Mile End Park, London – Masterplan
Figure 7.3:
Green Bridge, Mile End Park, London
7.2.6
Plans for a waterside boulevard and coastal walks and cycle ways are to be
provided within the new area and will be supported where it does not interfere
with operational requirements of Dublin Port.
7.2.7
The waterside boulevard could also provide a docking area for a floating
swimming pool, similar to that provided in the Badeschiff23 or "bathing ship” in
Berlin, Germany (Figure 7.4 and Figures A8.1 – A8.4 in Appendix 8). This is
an old barge which has been converted into an outdoor swimming pool on the
River Spree.
Figure 7.4:
7.2.8
The Badeschiff, Berlin, Germany
The waterside boulevard also could encompass a ‘streets / urban beach’,
similar to Street Beach, Brisbane, Australia or Paris Plage (Figure 7.5). Further
information on these schemes is included at Appendix 8.
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http://www.arena-berlin.de/badeschiff.aspx
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Figure 7.5:
Paris Plage, Paris, France
7.2.9
Education / Training – Educational facilities as noted in the subsequent
schools section are adequate to cater for the needs of Scenario One, however
the development of Scenarios Two and Three would significantly increase the
pressure on existing primary schools in the area. Hence, both St. Matthew’s
National School and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea National School are identified as
schools with potential for development. It is important to note that whilst there is
no secondary school within the area, there are two secondary schools
(Ringsend Technical Institute and Marian College) within the catchment area,
as recommended by Barton. The capacity of existing schools and the likely
number of primary and secondary school places required to meet the needs of
the population identified in Scenarios Two and Three has been specifically
addressed in Section Five of this Report.
7.2.10
It should be noted that whilst Barton’s standards indicate that the required
number of primary and secondary schools for Scenarios Two and Three are
provided for, these include schools located outside the study area which would
inevitably accommodate children from wider catchment areas. In addition,
Barton does not define the size of the schools in his catchment tables. It
therefore should not be assumed that there is automatically capacity to
accommodate for future population scenarios and it is important to consider
capacity of each individual school and the analyses set out in Section Five of
this Report.
7.2.11
Sean Moore Park currently appears to be vastly underutilised. There is the
potential for the cross-use of Sean Moore Park by both St Matthew’s and St
Mary’s schools for play and sports space. If this option were pursued, an area of
the park would need to be secured to specifically meet the needs of the
schools. Both schools have cramped sub-standard play / sports areas at
present and would benefit from a large modern play / sports area. Such a
development would require the creation of a mutually beneficial relationship
between the respective schools and the DCC / DDDA.
7.2.12
Seattle Schools District is an example of best practice in relation to this type of
relationship. A relationship between the Seattle Schools District and Seattle
Parks and Recreation was established with the aim to cooperate in the
provision of educational and recreational facilities for local students and
communities. The relationship has allowed students to avail of the recreational
facilities in the surrounding parks, while in return the school facilities have been
opened to general use out of school hours. The benefits of such an
arrangement are vast but include increased use of facilities, encouragement of
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mixed use facilities, increased passive surveillance, improved facilities provision
and improved maintenance of facilities.
7.2.13
The establishment of such a relationship would require the implementation of a
number of traffic calming measures to ensure pupils ease of passage from their
school to the play / sports area.
7.2.14
It is recommended that DCC / DDDA encourage developers to provide sites to
accommodate additional primary schools in tandem with development, in order
to meet the educational needs of the area.
7.2.15
Health – It is recommended given the quantum of development of Scenarios
Two and Three that one (Scenario Two) to two (Scenario Three) health centres
be provided as part of the new development. This centre should be located in a
central and accessible location.
7.2.16
As an alternative to the traditional health centre a primary care facility should be
considered. The HSE currently recommend the provision of a primary care
facility where a population in excess of 6,000 persons exists or is created. A
primary care facility provides a one-stop shop which includes medical facilities
such as including doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, day nurses
etc, all provided under the one roof. As a primary care facility effectively groups
facilities together, the facility needs to be located convenient to the population
and public transport connections.
7.2.17
An example of best practice with regards the provision of health centres is the
Neptune Health Centre, Tipton in the hinterlands of Birmingham. The building is
a result of a six year project which incorporated cooperation from several
agencies. It contains a GP service, pharmacy, optician, physiotherapist,
chiropodist, dentistry services, and a wide range of community services
including a café and citizens advice centre. Images of this scheme are included
at Appendix 8.
7.2.18
If large scale development was to proceed on the Poolbeg Peninsula it is
recommended that a community centre and youth centre be provided in a
location befitting their importance within the development.
7.2.19
As previously noted in 2006 DDDA Review, the Pigeon House has been
earmarked as a potential community centre with a gross floor space of 7,000
sqm. However, given the physical isolation of the facility and its current state of
repair, it does not represent an immediate or appropriate facility to alleviate the
requirements of the study area. This site does not appear to be adequate in the
short term, to provide for a population the size of Scenarios Two and Three.
Therefore, it is considered a separate facility should be provided in a more
central location within the study area.
7.2.20
The provision of a library is considered to be necessary for Scenarios Two or
Three, however instead of a traditional library an Idea Store could be
considered. The concept of the Idea Store originated in England and comprises
of a library type development offering typical library facilities as well as
computer access, classes, café and crèche facilities. Further detail on the Idea
Stores is included at Appendix 8.
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Figure 7.6:
7.2.21
There is also potential for a rooftop child play space to service the childcare
facility provided in the Idea Store. Rooftop playgrounds are an innovative way of
providing an essential facility where space is limited. The Rooftop Nursery, built
as part of the UK’s Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative in Clapton East London
is an example of best practice (Figure 7.7).
Figure 7.7:
7.2.22
Idea Store, Bow, East London
The Rooftop Nursery, Clapton East London
Religious and Community Facilities – The study area is currently adequately
provided for in relation to Christian religious facilities. However, with the influx of
such a large population, the provision of a multi-denominational facility should
be considered in close proximity to the new residential area. It is possible that
the ‘Idea Store’ could act as a multi-purpose facility that could be used by a
variety of religions at the weekend.
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7.2.23
Other Facilities – It is necessary to consider arts and culture provision in light
of population projections however this has not been addressed in this study, as
DDDA has commissioned a separate study to deal specifically with Arts and
Cultural provision in the Docklands.
7.2.24
Shops - If Scenarios Two or Three are developed a new district centre should
be considered in order to meet the retailing needs of the projected population
locally and to maintain vitality, vibrancy and a sustainable local economy.
7.2.25
Kildare Village as seen in Figure 7.8 is a newly established retail development
similar to American or English style fashion outlet stores. It offers large scale
retail opportunities in a traditional open air town centre layout as opposed to the
increasingly dated enclosed shopping centre. While we are not suggesting the
development of an outlet store type development within the study area
specifically, the design features incorporated in the development could be
included in the possible development of a district centre.
Figure 7.8:
Kildare Village Retail Outlet Village
7.2.26
Entertainment – Scenarios Two and Three would require the provision of
entertainment facilities in tandem with development. These facilities are likely to
be market driven but should be developed in liaison with DDDA.
7.2.27
However the provision of temporary and seasonal entertainment facilities
should be encouraged by the DCC and DDDA. Such facilities could range from
informal open air theatre facilities as seen in Meeting House Square in Temple
Bar Dublin, Figure 7.9, to formal seasonal festivals that exploit the natural
infrastructure and encourage people to interact with existing facilities in the area
(Seaside Festival).
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Figure 7.9:
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Development Opportunities
7.2.28

The improvement and enhancement of existing natural features and building
stock that are used in conjunction with recreational facilities on Poolbeg
Peninsula.

The establishment of consultation between Rehab Ireland and the relevant
local authority to discuss the possible development of the Roslyn Park site to
improve the utilisation of such a large land holding.

In the short term the establishment of a relationship between both St.
Matthew’s National School and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea National School
with Sean Moore Park should be encouraged to create a mutually beneficial
relationship. In the long term in conjunction with large scale development
seek to increase capacity on both sites by extending existing building stock.

A primary care facility acting as a one stop shop for all health related needs.

The introduction of a small scale tele-working cottage on a derelict site to
include crèche facilities providing the opportunity to work and live in the
vicinity with their children close by.

A new district centre should be considered, in order to meet the retailing
needs of the projected population locally and to maintain vitality, vibrancy
and a sustainable local economy.

Provision of entertainment facilities in tandem with development. These
facilities are likely to be provided by the market and are unlikely to require
any intervention by DCC or DDDA.
In addition, it is recommended that a detailed strategy for children is
undertaken, similar to ‘Making London Better for Children’ prepared on behalf of
the Mayor of London.
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7.3
School Recommendations
The schools analysis is broken down into two methodologies in order to provide
a comprehensive analysis of schools provision within the study area. The first
methodology relies on the ESRI sample survey and highlights the need for large
scale expansion of the existing schools network in the area if Scenarios Two or
Three are developed. The second methodology relies on the Department of
Education standards, the standards were adjusted to reflect occupancy trends
within the study area, and also show that large expansion of the existing
schools network is required to facilitate the maximum quantum of development
scenario.
In the short term the establishment of linkages with both St. Matthew’s National
School and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea National School to Sean Moore Park to
provide a play space for students has been suggested. Whilst in the long term
the expansion of both St. Matthew’s Primary School and St. Mary’s Star of the
Sea National School is considered as a necessary requirement of a large scale
development within the study area.
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Appendix 1
Audit Form
Audited By:
Date of Audit:
Ref.
Name of Organisation
Type of
1
Facility
Address
Brief description
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
Opening days and times
Comments2
1
School (1), library (2), sports/leisure centre (3), church/faith building (4), community centre (5), tenants/residents hall/room (6), community garden/farm/park/play area or
open space (7), health centre/clinic (8), other.
2
Including Ownership/lease arrangements; Facilities available (disabled access, kitchen, WC and cloakroom, and specialist spaces, etc); Major resources available;
Accessibility and traffic issues and Condition of premises and significant problems.
Appendix 2
Survey of Total Civic Infrastructure Map
Figure A2:
Social and Civic Infrastructure in Poolbeg / Sandymount 2007
Appendix 3
List of Total Civic Infrastructure
ID
Numbe
r
Name
Category
1
Clanna Gael Fontenoy
2
Poolbeg Marina
3
Sean Moore Park
4
Exhale Yoga Studio
5
Sandymount Green
6
Irishtown Nature Park
(68)
Ringsend Park
(69)
(71)
Irishtown Stadium
Marian College
Pool
Enable Ireland
Pool
(72)
YMCA Sandymount
(70)
7
Rehab Care Centre
Swimming
Swimming
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
and
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
Sport
Recreation
and
Education
training
/
Service
Address
Telephone
Number
GAA Club
Sean Moore Road
T 01 6604064
F 01 6604826
Marina
South Bank, Pigeon House Road
Park
Sean Moore Road
Yoga
1 & 2 Sandymount Village Centre
Park
Sandymount Green
and
and
and
and
01 6697463
and
and
Nature Park
and
and
and
and
Education / training
Park
Leisure
Centre
inc
athletics track
Swimming
Pool
Swimming
Pool
Leisure
Centre
Disability
Services
Ringsend
Date
of
Visit
10/08/
2007
10/08/
2007
10/08/
2007
13/08/
2007
13/08/
2007
10/08/
2007
19/03/
2008
Irishtown
01 6697211
Lansdowne Road
01 6689539
Sandymount Avenue
01 2695608
Claremont Road
01 607 7102
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
Roslyn Park, Beach Road/Newgrove
Avenue
01 2057200
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2007
ID
Numbe
r
Name
Category
9
St. Matthew’s National School
St Mary’s Star of the Sea
National School
10
Magic After School Care
(73)
(75)
Ringsend Technical Institute
St. Patrick’s Boys National
School
St. Patrick’s Girls National
School
(76)
Marian College
(77)
Scoil Mhuire
(78)
Sandymount School of Art
Sandymount School and PreSchool Enable Ireland
8
(74)
(79)
Service
Primary
School
Boy’s Primary
School
After School
Care
Post primary
school & adult
classes
Boy’s Primary
School
Girl’s Primary
School
Post Primary
School
Girl’s Primary
School
Cranfield Place
Telephone
Number
01 6603145 /
01 6678989
Leahy’s Terrace
01 6686394
Leahy’s Terrace
01 6265025
Cambridge Road
01 6684498 /
01 6684437
Cambridge Road
01 6606825
Cambridge Road
01 6685928
Lansdowne Road
01 6684036
Gilford Road
01 2695273
Address
Art Classes
Special
Education
Londonbridge Road
01 6678023
Sandymount Avenue
01 2615900
Health
Dentist
Unit 3, Sandymount Village Centre
01 6609021
Health
Opticians
Physiotherapi
st
89a Sandymount Road
The Mews, 87a Sandymount Road
(behind Daly & Manning Opticians)
01 6604398
01 6686819
Dental Clinic
75a Sandymount Road
29 Sandymount Road
01 6689921
01 6680077
Date
of
Visit
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2007
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2007
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2007
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2008
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2008
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2008
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2008
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2008
Health
11
12
13
14
15
Elizabeth S. Melvin Dental
Surgeon
Daly Manning Opticians
Sandymount
Physiotherapy
clinic
Sandymount
Clinic
(D.
McMorrough)
Surgery
Health
Health
Health
Doctors
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2007
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ID
Numbe
r
Name
Category
16
Mr. J. O Small
Health
17
Laser Treatment Centre
Health
(80)
The Spellman Centre
Health
Service
Surgery
Plastic
Surgeon
Laser
Treatment
Family
Support
/
Drug
Rehabilitation
Centre
Address
Telephone
Number
Sandymount Green
01 2196050
Sandymount Road
01 6671085
Date
of
Visit
2007
13/08/
2007
13/08/
2007
Irishtown Road
01 6673771
19/03/
2008
Social Services
18
Mount Tabor Nursing Home
Social Services
Nursing
Home
(19)
Irishtown Garda Station
Social services
Garda Station
Londonbridge Road
Community
Hall
Sandymount Green
Church
Sandymount Green
01 2605770 01
2987503
Church
Leahy's Terrace
01 6686394
Church
Irishtown Road
Church
Irishtown Road
Religious
community
facilities
20
(23)
Christ Church Community Hall
Christchurch
Methodist
Church
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea
Church
St. Matthew’s Church of
Ireland
(81)
Metropolitan Church Dublin
21
22
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and
Social services
Religious
and
community facilities
Religious
and
Religious
and
Religious
and
Other
01
2605772
012605766
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2007
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2007
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2007
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2007
19/03/
2008
ID
Numbe
r
Other
Service
Recycling
Centre
AIB Sandymount
Other
Bank
Other
Post Office
4 Sandymount Village Centre
01 6684805
(82)
Post Office
PJ O’Dwyer & Co Estate
Agents
Other
Estate Agents
Irishtown Road
01 6684000
Date
of
Visit
10/08/
2007
13/08/
2007
13/08/
2007
19/03/
2008
(83)
Ringsend and District Credit
Union
Other
Credit Union
Irishtown Road
01 6686676
19/03/
2008
24
Name
Pigeon
Centre
25
26
Category
House
Recycling
Address
Telephone
Number
Pigeon House Road
01 4543000
Shop
27
Rays Newsagent
Shop
Newsagents
Sean Moore Road
28
The Chip Wagon
Shop
Fast Food
South Bank Road
29
Star School & Office Supplies
Shop
Beach Road
30
Maxol & Mace
Shop
Shop
Shop Petrol
Station
Beach Road
01 6607462
31
Winfield Motors
Shop
Car Sales
Beach Road
01 6686011
32
Jaz Hair Co.
Shop
Hairdressers
20b Sandymount Green
01 6680843
33
Brownes Coffee Shop
Shop
Coffee Shop
18 Sandymount Green
01 2697316
34
Itsa Restaurant
Shop
6a Sandymount Green
01 2194676
35
36
Borza Chipper
C & D Shoes
Shop
Shop
Restaurant
Fast
Food
Outlet
5 & 5a Sandymount Green
4 Sandymount Green
01 2694130
Shoe Shop &
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2007
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2007
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2007
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2007
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ID
Numbe
r
Name
Category
Service
Repairs
Address
Telephone
Number
37
Abstract Barbers
Shop
4 Sandymount Green
01 2600672
38
Bernie Ward Fashions & Nail
Studios & Massage Therapy
Shop
Barber
Fashion
Beauty
Services
39
Mira Mira
Shop
Gift Shop
3 Sandymount Green
01 2196668
40
The Butlers Pantry
Shop
Delicatessen
Sandymount Green
01 2151700
41
Shop
Restaurant
2a Sandymount Green
01 2695992
42
Mario’s Cafe
G.
Murphy
Pharmacy
Shop
Pharmacy
1a Sandymount Green
01 2837188
43
Spar Supermarket
Shop
Supermarket
24 Sandymount Green
44
Dunne & Crescenzi
Shop
Restaurant
11 Seafort Avenue
01 6673252
45
Baggot Dry Cleaners
Shop
1 Seafort Avenue
01 6675073
46
Kitchen Flair
Shop
6 Seafort Avenue
01 2695370
47
The Pink Armoire
Shop
Dry Cleaners
Kitchen
retailer
Furniture
Store
48
Hacketts Bookmakers
Shop
Bookmakers
2a Seafort Avenue
49
Books on the Green
Shop
2 Seafort Avenue
50
Serena Fashion
Shop
51
Cafe Java
Shop
Book Shop
Fashion
Boutique
Coffee Shop /
restaurant
Date
of
Visit
2007
13/08/
2007
&
Between 3 & 4 Sandymount Green
Sandymount
4 Seafort Avenue
3 Sandymount Village Centre
1/2 Sandymount Village Centre
01 6681344
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ID
Numbe
r
Name
Category
Service
Address
52
O'Briens Off Licence
Shop
Off Licence
97 Sandymount Road
53
Yvonne Collins Beauty Salon
Shop
Beauty Salon
92 Sandymount Road
01 6674088
54
Michael Byrne Fine Foods
Shop
Grocery
92 Sandymount Road
01 6602827
55
Scarecrow Florists
Shop
Florist
95A Sandymount road
01 6681189
56
Shop
01 6684121
Shop
Pharmacy
Hardware
Retailer
93 Sandymount Road
57
McAuliffe Pharmacy
Murtaghs of Sandymount
Hardware
91 Sandymount Road
01 6617297
58
Central Hair Studio
Shop
Hair Dressers
St. James Place
01 6683309
59
Serena Shoes 7 Accessories
Shop
Shoe Shop
87 Sandymount Road
01 6686610
60
Xtra-Vision
Shop
Rental Store
85 Sandymount Road
01 6687246
61
Tesco Supermarket
Shop
Supermarket
80 Sandymount Road
1890 928465
62
Michael Byrne Butchers
Shop
92 Sandymount Road
01 6683277
63
Aura
Shop
Butchers
Fashion
Boutique
94 Sandymount Road
01 6672377
64
Second Avenue
Shop
Clothes Shop
22 Seafort Avenue
65
Gallery 4
Shop
Gallery
Sandymount Green
(84)
E Lawless Newsagents
Shop
Newsagents
Dodder Terrace
(85)
Shelbourne Pharmacy
Shop
Pharmacy
Irishtown Road
Telephone
Number
01 2602668
01 6684481 /
01 6682433
Date
of
Visit
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2007
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2008
ID
Numbe
r
Name
Category
Service
Address
Telephone
Number
(86)
D4 Deli
Shop
Café / deli
Irishtown Road
01 6674499
(87)
Paddy Power
Shop
Bookmakers
Irishtown Road
(88)
Canton House
Shop
Takeaway
Irishtown Road
01 6603576
(89)
Iannelli’s
Shop
Irishtown Road
01 6674020
(90)
Physio Needs
Shop
Takeaway
Physiotherapy
equipment
Irishtown Road
01 6602808
01 2695026 /
01 2691612
Date
of
Visit
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
Entertainment
66
Ryan’s Public House
Entertainment
Pub
1 Sandymount Green
67
O'Reillys Public House
Entertainment
Pub
Seafort Avenue
(91)
John Clarke & Sons
Entertainment
Pub
Irishtown Road
01 6609617
(92)
Oliver Gleeson
Entertainment
Pub
Irishtown Road
01 6680039
(93)
O’Keefe’s Beach Tavern
Entertainment
Pub
Bath Street
01 6680501
13/08/
2007
13/08/
2007
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
19/03/
2008
Appendix 4
Matrix and Development Flowchart
Appendix 5
Existing Planning Permissions within the surrounding area
Reference
Number
Planning
Reference
Number
Decision
Decision
Date
1
bedroom
2
bedroom
3
bedroom
4
bedroom
5
bedroom
Pop Per
Dwelling
Average
Total
Units
Total
Projected
Pop
(units x
2.5)
01
1101/05
Grant
07/06/2005
0
0
19
0
0
2.5
19
47
02
2826/00
Grant
20/10/2000
0
33
24
0
0
2.5
57
142
03
4012/00
Grant
01/05/2001
0
4
0
0
0
2.5
4
10
04
5078/05
Grant
27/01/2006
2
6
0
0
0
2.5
8
20
2
43
43
0
0
2.5
88
219
Total
Figure A5: Existing Planning Permissions in vicinity of the study area
Appendix 6
Landschaftspark, Duisburg Nord, Germany
Figure A6.1: Landschaftspark, Duisburg Nord, Germany
Appendix 7
Further Information on Temporary Land Uses
Benefits of Temporary land Uses
Cheap creation
of public space for
local authority
Attraction of
commercial uses
=
Mixed Uses
Changing
Perceptions
of an Address
&
Integration
of space
into urban fabric
Figure A7.1:
New Temporary
Land Use
Social Interaction
=
Community Integration
Informal
Building
Maintenance
&
Passive
Security
Benefits of Temporary Land Uses
Ballymun Hotel is an Irish example of best practice with regards this type of development.
The Ballymun Hotel idea was initiated by artist Seamus Nolan and Breaking Ground a
section of the Ballymun Regeneration per cent for art scheme. The idea was based on the
creation of a hotel, on the top floors of Clarke Tower Ballymun, which was earmarked for
demolition. Space for small cultural performances was a key concept within the design, with
an exhibition, show or event scheduled for each night the hotel was open. The project was
based on the concept of reusing discarded furniture and property, and attracted significant
attention with both rooms and performances fully booked out for the month it was open.
Figure A7.2:
Hotel Ballymun
Figure A7.3:
Hotel Ballymun
International examples of temporary land uses range from small local developments to large
city wide developments. An example of a small scale development is the Mobile City Farm,
an organisation established in Chicago, which specializes in the development of small
community farms on unused land in an urban setting. The land is generally rented off
developers that are slowly acquiring land to develop, the organisation exploits this unused
resource by managing the land already purchased, producing food until the land becomes
viable for development. At every stage of the development of the farm the local community
are encouraged to become involved, educating locals on the processes involved in
agriculture and fostering a sense of community. Once the land becomes viable the farm
simply packs up and moves on to the next project.
Figure A7.4:
Mobile City Farm
Figure A7.5:
Mobile City Farm
Larger scale developments include the establishment of internationally attractive cultural
developments e.g. the development of Heineken Greenspace, Valencia. This complex
development involved the redevelopment of derelict shipping buildings into a cultural venue
capable of accommodating art and musical festivals. The design of the space using
neglected shipping containers means the building is highly flexible and can accommodate
most functions and events. The innovative element of this development was the involvement
of the Heineken brand who in cooperation with local authorities financed the redevelopment
of the building stock and initial festivals in return for exclusive marketing of the venue. The
development has become a huge success attracting cultural tourists from all over the world
especially during festival weeks.
Figure A7.6:
Heineken Greenspace, Valencia
Figure A7.7:
Heineken Greenspace, Valencia