Best retirement housing design for Global Awards shortlisted
LONDON: The shortlist for the best retirement housing design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown above.
The City Council shared yesterday its public notice with a proposal for 54 units at the new Scairt Cross development between Cork and Carrigaline – including apartments and family homes. The site has been earmarked for at least some social units, a welcome move as the housing crisis drags on.
The new development comprises 22 one-bedroom units, 27 two-bedroom units and 5 three-bedroom units. The breakdown includes 5 three-bed houses, 3 two-bedroom houses and two three-storey apartment blocks with two-bed and one-bed units.
The new development will be within easy reach of the Douglas and Grange suburbs, between the existing developments at Donnybrook Hill which are already served by strong public transport links. In the planning report, developers Cetti Ltd say the smaller housing units planned for the site will “assist in balancing the housing mix in the area” – which is mostly 3 and 4-bed family homes.
There were previously plans for housing at the site, with private developers proposing retail and residential units – plans which were granted permission but were never started.
Under Cork City Council’s Development Plan, it seeks to “promote compact urban growth by encouraging higher densities throughout Cork City” including making sure that the density of housing developments is “linked to creating successful neighbourhoods.”
The Global Award winner will be announced in December in London. (Globals)
