PARKS AND GARDENS

A MUCH FASTER SITE AS IT IS HEADLESS

ON EASTER SUNDAY I EXPLORED THE CHERRYWOOD AREA

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ESPECIALLY TULLY PARK

Developers:

Cherrywood: Hines and O’Reilly Chartered Land are the primary developers behind the transformative Cherrywood project.

Tully Park / Brides Glen / Laughanstown: While these are intertwined with Cherrywood’s development, they also involve other key developers like Cosgrave Developments, Park Developments, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council (DLRCC).

Social Aspects:

Housing Variety: The focus is on creating a mixed housing community.

Affordable Housing: A portion of the units is dedicated to affordable housing schemes to address the housing crisis.
Social Housing: In partnership with DLRCC, a significant number of social housing units are being constructed.
Diversity: Apartments, houses, duplexes, and more cater to a variety of needs and demographics (families, professionals, older residents).

Community Facilities:

Schools: Several new schools are planned or already opened to accommodate the growing population.
Parks and Amenities: Extensive green spaces, playgrounds, sports facilities, and planned community centres enhance liveability.

Job Creation:

Construction Phase: Thousands of jobs are generated during the construction phase, boosting the local economy.
Business & Retail: The Cherrywood Town Centre and other developments provide space for businesses, shops, and services, creating ongoing employment opportunities.
Innovation & Tech: Cherrywood positions itself as a hub for technology and innovation, potentially attracting further investment and specialised jobs.

Project Phases:

Cherrywood: Development is well underway, with several phases completed:
Town Centre: Operational with retail, leisure, and office space.
Residential Neighbourhoods: Thousands of homes completed and occupied.
Tully Park / Brides Glen / Laughanstown:
Progress: Significant development is already visible in these areas.
Planning: Additional phases are under planning and construction.

Dormant Tram Stops (Luas):

Activation: The extension of the Luas Green Line through Cherrywood has been part of the plan from the beginning. The stops at Laughanstown, Brides Glen, and Cherrywood are now operational. This provides vital connectivity to Dublin city centre. I was lead to believe that there are are two “ghost stops” on the Luas Green Line extension – one at Carrickmines and the other at Laughanstown [I used this stop on Easter Subday]. Here’s what is what I know about the plans for unused stop:

Future Development: The stop was built in anticipation of large-scale development. At this current time, those planned developments have not yet fully materialised.

Potential Activation: While there’s no immediate timeline, there’s a strong possibility that the dormant stop will be opened once the surrounding areas are significantly developed. The infrastructure is already in place, making future activation relatively simple.

Monitoring Situation: Luas operators and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council will likely monitor population growth and development in these areas. Once a critical mass is reached to justify passenger demand, the stop will likely be activated.

Future Development:

The Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) and surrounding areas have a long-term development plan. Future phases include:

More Housing: Continuing to build thousands of new units to meet demand.
Commercial Zones: Creation of additional business and office space.
Sustainable Transport: Enhancing cycling and pedestrian networks, potentially further expanding public transport.

Important Notes:

The scale of these projects is immense and continues to evolve. Specific numbers of houses, jobs, etc., can change over time.
It’s best to check the following sources for the most up-to-date information and detailed plans:
Cherrywood Development: https://cherrywood.ie/
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/ and their planning sections
Specific developers like Hines, Cosgrave, etc., often have their own websites for projects.

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