boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
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PART I: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Chapter 2: Historic Context, Settlement Policy & Vision<br />
improved access. Figure 3 below illustrates a riverside <strong>area</strong> of Boyle within the town<br />
core which has the potential to be completely regenerated. This <strong>area</strong> in the immediate<br />
vicinity of the River is run down and is currently in decline. There is little frontage<br />
onto the river, and thus poor passive surveillance of this predominantly pedestrian<br />
<strong>area</strong> is available. The existing surface treatment of pathways and linkages along the<br />
river is generally poor and due to the degraded environment of these routes they are<br />
unattractive and uninviting. On a positive note; the existing pedestrian linkages from<br />
the River <strong>area</strong> through to Main Street and the public car park beside the Post Office<br />
at Shop Street are an overall strength with great potential. These links will form an<br />
important part of the regeneration of this riverside location.<br />
‣ bicycle shop<br />
‣ pottery studio & shop<br />
‣ visitor centre<br />
‣ art gallery<br />
‣ multi-purpose art performance <strong>area</strong><br />
‣ external viewing deck<br />
‣ public art<br />
‣ open space & landscaping<br />
‣ picnic <strong>area</strong><br />
Figure 3: Boyle Town Riverside Area<br />
Photos 8 & 9: Backlands of the south side of Main Street in Boyle’s Riverside <strong>area</strong><br />
Regenerating this <strong>area</strong> and opening it up for leisure and amenity purposes, whilst<br />
providing the catalyst for a variety of potential riverside development projects, such<br />
as those listed below, would vastly improve this <strong>area</strong>. Maximising views of the river<br />
and town itself at this location will help to create a healthy and attractive <strong>local</strong><br />
environment within the town core.<br />
Potential riverside development projects include, amongst others, the following;<br />
‣ craft shop/s<br />
‣ café, restaurant, baker<br />
‣ tea rooms<br />
‣ variety of multipurpose small commercial units<br />
‣ temporary & permanent exhibitions<br />
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