Cork City to get major upgrade as plans to pedestrianise 17 streets to begin next week
Things will look very different on Leeside in the near future
Cork City centre (Image: Google Maps)
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The councilâs discussions with Princes Street traders also took account of safety considerations, she said.
Similarly, the council was conscious of the need to keep the footpath clear and free of obstruction so that the city remains welcoming for wheelchair users and others with disability, she said.
Ms Dohertyâs vision of Corkâs potential tallies with Government plans to encourage European-style outdoor dining to help combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin last week announced a â¬17 million package to help create outdoor dining spaces.
Ms Martin revealed that businesses will be able to apply for grants of up to â¬4,000 to invest in outdoor seating and other amenities while local authorities can obtain grants up to â¬200,000 for investment in weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure.