John Moran Chair of the Board - Land Development Agency
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John Moran Chair of the Board
The Land Development Agency in Limerick
A New Colbert
Why
Limerick Update
Limerick?
Lessons
from A New
Freiburg Approach
WHY AFFORDABILITY,
SUPPLY, LIMERICK IS…
LIMERICK? SPRAWL &
HOME MIX
• VIBRANT
NATIONAL & ISSUES • DIVERSE
INTERNATIONAL COMBINE NEW WITH OLD
GEORGIAN & MEDIEVAL
• LIVEABLE
MOBILITY LINKS NEIGHBOURHOODS
• WALKABLE
>50ha
• REGIONAL
FOCUS
SPACE CENTRE FOR 1.3M
RIVER
AT COLBERT
STATION PEOPLE
POTENTIAL POPULATION
Rail Hub
HUGE POTENTIAL IN LIMERICK
TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
GROWTH
AT THE CENTRE WITH
WITH LESS CAR CENTRIC SATELLITE STATIONS
CONSIDERABLE REGIONAL GROWTH
PLANNING AND MORE FOR MOBILITY FORECASTED UNDER PROJECT
WALKABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS IRELAND 2040
75% of growth to
take place outside
Dublin and its
suburbs
Project
Ireland
50:50 growth
2040 between the Eastern
4 regional cities and Midlands region
are expected to and the rest of
grow by 50% each Ireland
Climate Change
1 million
population
increase by 2040
Limerick & its 90-minute region National Hospital
1 University and 1 Institute of Technology
International Airport (UK, Europe, Transatlantic)
National Hospital
• 7 hours 30 mins to NYC
• 1 hour 25 mins to London
1 University and 1 Institute of Technology • 1 hour 45 mins to Paris
International Airport (UK & Europe) 2 International ports
Strong autonomous vehicle sector
High concentration of MedTech companies
2 hours to Dublin by train, 1hr 54 mins to Galway, 1 hr
1 International port 49 to Cork, 3hrs 51 to Waterford
National Hospital
Shannon Airport Connectivity
1 University and 1 Institute of Technology • Alicante • Kaunas • Vienna
• Barcelona • Lanzarote • Warsaw
• Birmingham • London • Wroclaw
International Airport (UK, Europe) • Edinburgh • Malaga • Boston
• Faro • Manchester • New York
High concentration of Pharma firms • Frankfurt • Palma • Philadelphia
• Fuerteventura • Paris
• Krakow • Tenerife
4 International ports
The Land Development Agency in Limerick
A New Colbert
Why
Limerick Update
Limerick?
Lessons
from A New
Freiburg Approach
A sub-300k European City
Vauban, Freiburg
Source: RKD
Question: Is Limerick Location Country Length (Km) Population
too small for a tram? Frankfurt (Oder)
Druzhkivka
Germany
Ukraine
19.5
9.8
55,400
57,517
Plauen Germany 30.1 64,468
Liepaja Latvia 6.9 69,180
Ostende Belgium 70,994
Kostiantynivka Ukraine 25.4 71,853
Konotop Ukraine 13.9 87,099
Mestre Italy 6.3 89,373
Schwerin Germany 21 91,293
Southport UK 1.1 91,703
Zwickau Germany 18.5 93,081
Daugavpils Latvia 25 93,312
Answer: NO Limerick
Norrköping
Ireland
Sweden
???
21
94,192
96,658
Grudziądz Poland 9 98,726
Olomouc Czech Republic 13.6 100,494
Cottbus Germany 20.1 103,300
Liberec Czech Republic 21.5 103,979
Nancy France 11.1 105,162
Jena Germany 23.7 105,800
Caen France 15.7 106,260
Data Source: RKD
The Land Development Agency in Limerick
A New Colbert
Why
Limerick Update
Limerick?
Lessons
from A New
Freiburg Approach
Higher density – not the enemy
• Change of culture needed – urban sprawl and the
donut effect did not work in any of our cities
• COVID-19 has increased the value and importance of
green open spaces, proximity to essential services and
home working facilities
• Housing developments can be designed to be mindful
of what we have learned from COVID-19
• Areas reacted differently to COVID-19
- Density of Seoul is 42,000 people per Sq. Mile
- London is 15,400
- NYC is 27,578
- Tokyo 15,604
• South Korea contained COVID-19 while having one of
the densest cities on the planetHow do we plan
new streets?
Source: Ailish Drake, LiveableLimerick…and in what context?
Population of 300,000
115 Residences / Ha
330 People / Ha
• Inner London: 108 People/Ha • Singapore: 666 People/Ha
• Barcelona: 163 People/Ha • Rio de Janeiro: 1,200 People/Ha
Source: RKD & Greater London Authority, 2016 • Paris: 212 People/HaEnd result…. • Less sprawl • Less car reliance • Major focus on public transport, walking and cycling • More green/public space, community centres, age friendly facilities • Increased room for social distancing on streets • Greener city and neighbourhoods • Possible DGNB (or equivalent) certification for LDA developments? • What does this mean for Limerick?
The Land Development Agency in Limerick
A New Colbert
Why
Limerick Update
Limerick?
Lessons
from A New
Freiburg ApproachKey Points from Brent Toderian
Source: IGBC Regeneration Seminar
Lower Carbon Cities Public Health
A lot of work to do. We should strive for zero carbon but We need to focus on more walkable and dense cities to
need to be realistic. encourage walking and less motor pollution.
Build Up, not Out
Change Conversation There are savings to be made in costs and consequences
from building up rather than out, this should be
We need to change the conversation around our current encouraged. Using technology to counteract pollution
housing stock and car usage. issues from sprawl comes with its own issues and should
not be seen as a catch all solution.
Remarkable Potential Listen to the Youth
Colbert Station has remarkable potential for the City and can The millennial demographic want to live in cities with
help to create the next Vancouver. We need to learn from multi-mobility; walking, biking and transit. Design for
cities all over the world and not just Vancouver. We need to families in cities – not everyone wants to live in the
learn the principals of urban planning that can be applied to suburbs. Design public realm for kids, if it works for kids it
all cities. works for everyone.
Political Will & Energy Density Done Well
If Medellin in Columbia can transform into a liveable city, then Density on its own is not sufficient. It is not just about
any city can do it, all we need is political will and energy. height. It needs to be done well. It leads to reduced
energy use, it allows active transport, more green design
options, less sprawl, affordable housing choices and
improved health.Polycentric Neighbourhood
Design
Polycentric Planning
Higher Density
Source: RKD
Possibility for New Stations
Source: Piotr Mach
Source: Irish RailWhat could TOD look like in Limerick?
1st wave of new walkable neighbourhoods
2nd wave of new walkable neighbourhoods
3rd wave of new walkable neighbourhoodsSource: Clancourt
Why Colbert? Group
Cycle Way
• Central location
• Substantial mobility linkage
potential
• >50 ha site
• Transformative potential for green
Possible New Stations
living, working and socialising
• Transit oriented development
• Potential for considerable number
of homes on a main transport hub
Linked Neighbourhoods
Source: Irish Rail
Source: Clancourt 21st Century Design
Group
Source: Clancourt GroupThe Land Development Agency in Limerick
A New Colbert
Why
Limerick Update
Limerick?
Lessons
from A New
Freiburg ApproachOrigins of the plan Limerick Economic Forum Limerick Chamber Dinner Limerick as a 2nd City Limerick 300k (RIAI/RKD) Site Identification LCCC CEO meeting Area of immediate influence only, not indicative of final plans LDA Board in Limerick
Key Themes
New Gateway for Limerick Sustainable Inclusive Communities
Embracing the edges and providing integrated exemplar
New arrival gateway with compact high-density distinctive sustainable energy efficient housing supported by recreational
buildings enclosing and reinforcing the gateway and sense of and community amenities in a connected and safe
arrival to Limerick. Making the transportation hub, the plaza environment that promotes City living for all. Integration of
at Colbert Station and the immediate surrounding sites a sustainable energy generation and urban food production in
new vibrant focal point for Limerick City. future planning consideration.
Unlocking & Connecting
Optimising the potential for this area using specific Green Lungs/Network
development catalysts, by opening up, connecting with, A network of connected parkland and greenway recreational
and maximising underutilised sites. Intensification of the areas, supporting biodiversity, nature, and ecosystem services
area as a new urban quarter for living, working and leisure such as water purification, air quality, climate mitigation and
integrated with the City, connecting with heritage and, adaptation and promoting community cohesion and health &
community and supporting Limerick’s ongoing wellbeing.
renaissance.
Transport Oriented Development Phasing & Flexibility
Intensification around the train station, creating a
vibrant attractive high-density mixed-use development Recognising that the regeneration of this district will be
in the vicinity of the station with enhanced an organic process that will take place over a long period,
connectivity via sustainable active travel, with active providing for flexibility and room for change to emerge
streetscape, public realm promoting wayfinding and naturally from the outset. Considering future flexibility as
ease of access for pedestrians, cyclists, and public an essential element to accommodate changes in social,
transport. cultural, technological and environmental demands over
time.What could LDA communities look like?
The important messages…
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