Open Space & Amenity - Green Infrastructure

Closed24 Feb, 2021, 9:00am - 7 Apr, 2021, 4:00pm

High-quality open spaces and amenity areas are essential for a good quality of life and are key components of sustainable communities. Green infrastructure includes nature conservation areas, parks, open space, rivers, floodplains, wetlands, woodlands, farmland and town greenways which support and improve environmental conditions in a way that facilitates environmental, economic and societal benefits.

Questions to consider

Q. Are there sufficient play areas, open spaces, public parks, sports, amenity & recreation facilities in Castlebar?

Q. How can the Plan utilise and enhance existing amenity areas such as the Lough Lannagh, Saleen Lough, the urban greenway to provide for both passive and active recreation?

Q. How best can we integrate a Green Infrastructure approach to the lands incorporating the themes of open space, biodiversity, landscape, water and archaeology?

Suggestions for Open Spaces and Green Infrastructure
I would like to suggest: That Main Street be pedestrianised, this will allow the cafes, resturants and bars to have a decent outdoor area for dining and entertainment. Ideally there...
Env Health Mayo Submission- Healthy Ireland
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