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The '''Atlantic Quarter''' is a proposed mixed-use residential and commercial development of 12 buildings on a 5-hectare site in the docklands area of [[Cork (city)|Cork]] city, in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The proposal includes three tower-blocks and a new [[swing bridge]] over the [[River Lee (Ireland)|River Lee]]. |
The '''Atlantic Quarter''' is a proposed mixed-use residential and commercial development of 12 buildings on a 5-hectare site in the docklands area of [[Cork (city)|Cork]] city, in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The proposal includes three tower-blocks and a new [[swing bridge]] over the [[River Lee (Ireland)|River Lee]]. |
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Atlantic Quarter has been described as capable of rivalling Dublin's docklands area and acting as a counterweight to the [[International Financial Services Centre]] in Dublin and the [[Titanic Quarter]] in [[Belfast]].<ref name="indep-20080307" /> |
Atlantic Quarter has been described as capable of rivalling Dublin's docklands area and acting as a counterweight to the [[International Financial Services Centre]] in Dublin and the [[Titanic Quarter]] in [[Belfast]].<ref name="indep-20080307" /> If planning permission is granted, the developers predict that it will be complete by 2013.<ref name="itimes-20080307">{{cite news |
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|title=Plans unveiled for €1bn project to regenerate Cork docklands |
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|author=Barry Roche |
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|date=[[7 March]] [[2008]] |
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== Location == |
== Location == |
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The principal architect is London-based [[Foster and Partners]], with other design work by Patel Taylor, [[Scott Tallon Walker]], Wilkinson Eyre, Urban Strategies, HKR Architects, Mitchell and Associates, [[Arup]], White Young Green, DLPKS and Cunnane Stratton Reynolds.<ref name="sbp-20080309" /> |
The principal architect is London-based [[Foster and Partners]], with other design work by Patel Taylor, [[Scott Tallon Walker]], Wilkinson Eyre, Urban Strategies, HKR Architects, Mitchell and Associates, [[Arup]], White Young Green, DLPKS and Cunnane Stratton Reynolds.<ref name="sbp-20080309" /> |
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== Buildings == |
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With the IFSC in Dublin and the Titanic Quarter in Belfast, Cork's Atlantic Quarter will create almost 5,000 jobs and will radically transform the city's historic docklands by the Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium. |
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The 1bn euro mixed-use project includes: |
The 1bn euro mixed-use project includes: |
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* Three tower-blocks of 30, 20 and 10 storeys in height. |
* Three tower-blocks of 30, 20 and 10 storeys in height. |
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* 550,000 sq ft of office space. |
* 550,000 sq ft of office space. |
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* An €80m swing-bridge which will be the biggest in Europe. |
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*A 120,000sq ft event and conference centre capable of hosting over 5,300 people. |
*A 120,000sq ft event and conference centre capable of hosting over 5,300 people. |
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*A 205-room four-star hotel. |
*A 205-room four-star hotel. |
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*575 residential units catering for 1,600 residents. |
*575 residential units catering for 1,600 residents. |
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* Bars, restaurants, shops and cafes designed to exploit the revamped dockland areas. |
* Bars, restaurants, shops and cafes designed to exploit the revamped dockland areas. |
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The €80m swing bridge, which will open to allow boats use the river, will be the biggest in Europe.<ref name="sbp-20080309"> Provisoinally named the Eastern Gateway bridge,<ref name="examiner-20080307">{{cite news |
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|title=City vision to swing into docklands |
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|author=Tommy Barker |
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|date=[[7 March]] [[2008]] |
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|accessdate=2008-03-28}}</ref> Greg Coughlan of Howard Holdings said the bridge was essential for the project to proceed. The developer would design the structure, but the [[Irish government]] to fund the bridge's €80 million construction cost.<ref name="itimes-20080307" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 19:35, 28 March 2008
The Atlantic Quarter is a proposed mixed-use residential and commercial development of 12 buildings on a 5-hectare site in the docklands area of Cork city, in Ireland. The proposal includes three tower-blocks and a new swing bridge over the River Lee.
The €1-billion development was launched on 6 March 2008, with the planning application lodged the following day,[1] and is the largest development ever planned for Cork.[2] It was the first major planning application since the adoption by Cork City Council of the South Docks Local Area Plan on 11 February 2008.[3] The Council's decision on the application is due on 1 May 2008.[4]
Atlantic Quarter has been described as capable of rivalling Dublin's docklands area and acting as a counterweight to the International Financial Services Centre in Dublin and the Titanic Quarter in Belfast.[2] If planning permission is granted, the developers predict that it will be complete by 2013.[5]
Location
The site is located to east of Cork City Centre, on the south bank of the River Lee, at the former Ford Motor Company Distribution site in the ‘Marina Precinct’ of the South Docks. It is bounded by Centre Park Road to the north, a link road to the west, Monahan's Road to the south,[4] and adjoins the Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium.[2]
Developer
The developer is Howard Holdings, a Cork-based property company whose earlier City Quarter project is regarded as the first regeneration project to take place in Cork’s docklands.[6]
The principal architect is London-based Foster and Partners, with other design work by Patel Taylor, Scott Tallon Walker, Wilkinson Eyre, Urban Strategies, HKR Architects, Mitchell and Associates, Arup, White Young Green, DLPKS and Cunnane Stratton Reynolds.[6]
Buildings
The 1bn euro mixed-use project includes:
- Three tower-blocks of 30, 20 and 10 storeys in height.
- 550,000 sq ft of office space.
- A 120,000sq ft event and conference centre capable of hosting over 5,300 people.
- A 205-room four-star hotel.
- 575 residential units catering for 1,600 residents.
- Bars, restaurants, shops and cafes designed to exploit the revamped dockland areas.
The €80m swing bridge, which will open to allow boats use the river, will be the biggest in Europe.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Greg Coughlan of Howard Holdings said the bridge was essential for the project to proceed. The developer would design the structure, but the Irish government to fund the bridge's €80 million construction cost.[5]
References
- ^ "Atlantic Quarter Planning Application". Cork City Council website. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Ralph Riegel (7 March 2008). "IFSC to get €1bn rival in Cork". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "South Docks Local Area Plan". Cork City Council website. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
- ^ a b "Atlantic Quarter Planning Application Ref: T.P. 08/32919". Cork City Council website. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Barry Roche (7 March 2008). "Plans unveiled for €1bn project to regenerate Cork docklands". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Neil Callanan (9 March 2008). "Howard Holdings in talks with Hilton group over Cork hotel". Sunday Business Post. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
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