Swords Masterplan - Fingal County Council
Swords Masterplan - Fingal County Council
Swords Masterplan - Fingal County Council
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3.7 Riverside Walk THE RIVERSIDE<br />
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S W O R D S M A S T E R P L A N<br />
The river Ward flows through the heart of <strong>Swords</strong>. One of the aims of the Vision<br />
for <strong>Swords</strong> is to establish the river as a key green corridor at the heart of the<br />
town. The proposed pedestrianised and riverside promenade will be lined by<br />
cafes, restaurants, shops and residences, maximising the west facing<br />
orientation and riverfront views, providing for a high level of informal<br />
surveillance and linking the valley to the south northwards to the Town Park and<br />
beyond. It is envisaged that the riverside promenade will be non vehicular except<br />
for emergency and service vehicle access.<br />
Objectives:<br />
❶ To create a strong, high quality riverside walk which provides a safe and<br />
pedestrian-friendly promenade with an uncluttered public realm including<br />
integrated street furniture.<br />
❷ To create a mixed use street with attractive high quality façades overlooking<br />
the street and river.<br />
❸ To provide emergency vehicular access within a shared surface carriageway.<br />
❹ To provide a safe cycle route.<br />
❺ To strengthen the existing wildlife habitat by maintaining and improving<br />
green embankments.<br />
❻ To positively integrate flood defences as part of the public realm design.<br />
❼ To create a vibrant and overlooked edge to the riverside and maximise the<br />
west facing aspect.<br />
❽ To continue the riverside walk northwards at Bridge Street to the Town Park<br />
beyond.<br />
❾ To improve accessibility east and west of the River Ward through the<br />
provision of a pedestrian bridge.<br />
3 9<br />
Indicative sketch section A-A and plan