Re: Re: developments in cork
I notice that “industrial units” are now being advertised for lease at a Watercourse Road site which was at the centre (literally and geographically) of a recent planning saga. This site had been a pivotal part of Frinailla’s City Quarter/Lady’s Well development (for which they recieved permission prior to Christmas) after a lenghty planning process at CCC and ABP level.
ABP ruled that a large central block of apartments be omitted from the plans and granted permission for the remainder. It is thought that this loss of residential space has impacted financially on the deal between the site owner and the development company. It is speculated that this will have an impact on the timeframe within which work can begin. CCC has recently advertised that Alinett’s Lane (which runs through the site) will be closed from next month to August 2007 to allow construction to take place.
As people might be aware, the shortlist has been drawn up for the ART BOX competition orgainised by Cork City Council and administered by RIAI.
The competition aims to create a mobile performance and exhibition space. As a space The Art Box will be used for a range of different events. These would include:
Film Screenings,Art Exhibitions, both installations and hung art work, Lectures, Performances, ranging from theatre, recitals, cabaret to dance, Public Meeting space, Festival Club or meeting point or Workshop space.
Shortlist:
Entry no. 9 – White Table / Price + Myers 3D Engineering, London
Entry no. 36 – O’Mahony Pike Architects, Cork
Entry no. 52 – Murray O’Laoire Architects, Limerick
Entry no. 60 – eldridge Smerin, London
Entry no. 67 – Peter Feeny Architects & 3P.Urban.Process, London
Final results are due in early Feb.
