so many #homeless, so many empty property in #Corkcity this home has a lot of character & potential #socialcrime #homeless @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #pfg #programmeforgovernment #Cork

here is another, great location too, someone's home, piece of history just boarded up @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #socialcrime #homeless #cork #inequality #programmeforgovernment

& another, this one looks Dutch influenced, beautiful aesthetic, someone's #home, sadly ready to collapse #Homeless #socialcrime @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #inequality #programmeforgovernment

now this is really special, built in 1856, amazing potential for someone's home & workspace combined, super location & such character #Homeless #socialcrime #inequality @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment #Cork

another special empty property, reflecting #Cork #history with the steps up, grand entrances, view of the lee, with the former left bank bar in the basement, so much potential #Homeless #socialcrime #inequality @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

another empty property in #Cork, close to centre, someone's home sadly vacant for a long time, dating back to early 1800s, 200 years of stories #homeless #socialcrime #inequality @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

another historic empty property in #cork city centre with so much character, someone's home, be lovely see it restored, lived in, life, play, families, children #Homeless #socialcrime #Ireland #inequality #programmeforgovernment @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #citiesforpeople

someone's home, unloved, lying empty, so much potential, home, retail, workspace, combination of, so sad to see so many empty properties in #Cork city, this one in historic Shandon #Homeless #socialcrime #inequality @CorkHealthyCity @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

another beautiful property lying empty, old warehouse, city centre, could be homes for so many people, as well as work spaces, art studios, cafes, shared/community spaces, steeped in #Cork history #homeless #socialcrime #inequality @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

another empty property in #Cork, lots of character, someone's home, so much potential, sad to see it lying empty, so many #homeless its a #socialcrime that highlights the serious #inequality in #Ireland that new #programmeforgovernment needs to urgently address @corkcitycouncil

another crumbling building, potentially collapsing, in #cork city centre, someone's home, full of character, boarded up, so much potential, it's a #socialcrime with so many #homeless #inequality @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

this house seems ready to be someone's home, great central location, relatively modern, no idea why it's boarded up, abandoned with so many #homeless in #Cork city #socialcrime #inequality @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

another beautiful historic boarded up building in #Cork city centre, someone's home, lying empty with so many #homeless #socialcrime #inequality @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

you need to go up close to the abandoned @Odlums_Ireland factory to really appreciate it's beauty & character, 1890s, be an amazing arts, music, cultural, creative, food venue for all & affordable homes @corkcitycouncil #socialcrime #programmeforgovernment #homeless #inequality

even the entrances stand out at disused @Odlums_Ireland mills in #Cork beautiful, so much character, let's hope it's back in use soon, it would be amazing addition to the city #socialcrime @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment #homeless #arts #waterfront #play #history

another empty #Cork city property, someone's home, walking around the centre it's impossible not to be taken aback by the number of abandoned buildings, not beautiful or what you expect in a city rising #homeless #socialcrime #inequality @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment

more & more, everywhere you turn in #Cork city centre there are unloved, empty buildings, many like this one could be someone's home & workspace, imagine them all refurbished, retaining their character, affordable & beautiful #socialcrime #homeless #inequality @corkcitycouncil

could do guided tour of historic, beautiful, empty & unloved buildings, we have amazing stock in #Cork city centre, our heritage, we should bring them back to life before they crumble & we lose them forever #socialcrime @corkcitycouncil #refurbishment #programmeforgovernment #now

another beautiful empty #Cork property, someone's home, waiting to be refurbished, bought back to life, city is full of abandoned, unloved buildings, a #socialcrime given #homeless crisis & #inequality @corkcitycouncil #heritage #programmeforgovernment

this beautiful abandoned property in #Cork city centre has the 1858 fire hydrant mark, again so much character, ideal for someone's home & workspace, a #socialcrime it is empty with #homeless crisis & #inequality @corkcitycouncil #heritage #programmeforgovernment

this is a simply stunning abandoned building in #Cork city centre, we are so lucky to have such amazing stock, #socialcrime they are empty, unloved, this could be great workspace, art studios, someone's home, ideal for #meanwhileuse #homeless @corkcitycouncil #heritage #Ireland

another abandoned building, someone's home, lots of character, brightened by the graffiti & greenery, sad to see it empty #socialcrime #inequality #homeless #Cork #heritage @corkcitycouncil

this is another beauty, ideal creative hub for art & making or character affordable homes, was for sale recently so let's hope it's rejuvenated soon, restoring #Cork #heritage, #socialcrime to see it crumbling away @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment #housing #inequality

two for the price of one, cute empty neighbouring properties, someone's home, workspace, just need a bit of love & care, be great to see them bought back to use #homeless #socialcrime #regeneration #Cork @corkcitycouncil #programmeforgovernment #heritage #Ireland #inequality

been this way & empty for a while but hopefully its on way back to life sooner rather than later, someone's home in #Cork city centre, much needed #regeneration #socialcrime #homeless #inequality #culturalheritage @corkcitycouncil #Ireland

sadly another boarded up house, someones home, in #Cork city centre, this one by historical #ElizabethFort, check out the beautiful door & laneway, need #citycouncil to act now to ensure these wonderful homes are restored #homeless #socialcrime #culturalheritage #citiesforpeople

so much character in this partly boarded up premises on Barrack St, be amazing to see it fully refurbished, bought back to life, old features preserved & someone's home, workspace, arts/community venue #citycouncil #culturalheritage #homeless #socialcrime #empty #buildings #Cork

this is another really nice property, lovely old archway, someone's home & business, would be amazing if it was loved, restored, bought back to full use, so much potential like so many #empty #underused & #abandoned #buildings in #Cork #citycouncil #socialcrime

another character empty property in #Cork city, this one looks like its also ready to collapse, so much untapped potential, we're in real danger of losing our invaluable stock & #culturalheritage #corkcc #dereliction #socialcrime #homeless #regeneration #cities #Ireland #liveable

this empty property has real character, check out the unusual windows, really beautiful, someone's home, unloved & unused #Cork city has so many abandoned like this, time to start valuing & restoring our #culturalheritage & ending our #homeless crisis, #socialcrime #corkcc

particularly sad to see this amazing old #Cork building crumbling, so much character, beautiful aesthetic, makes no sense it is being left to collapse, should be part of a #culturalheritage tour of the city #socialcrime #corkcc #regeneration #Ireland #value #sustainability

a cute cottage, someones home #Cork, abandoned, crumbling, would be wonderful to see it refurbished to home some of our neighbours, currently #homeless, property has been recently added #CorkCC derelict sites register, lets hope it gets some love before its too late #socialcrime

behind the red wooden entrance lies a beautiful abandoned property in #Cork city centre, someone's home, be amazing to see it lovingly restored back to its former glory, showcasing details around windows, door, lovely garden space too #corkcc #socialcrime #regeneration #homeless

another boarded up old building in #Corkcity centre, beautiful stonework on the gable end, someone's home, work, play, very sad but least its being used to communicate two powerful urgent messages @savecorkcity #heritage #equality #homeless #nature #socialcrime #Ireland #CorkCC

another beautiful #Cork city centre property, lying empty, someone's home, check out the stained glass over one of the doors, so much character, #culturalheritage that needs love & attention before its lost forever #homeless #socialcrime #wellbeing #CorkCC

someone's home in #Cork city, unloved & abandoned, like so many of its heritage properties, & still so many homeless, it all really makes no sense, ethically, economically, socially, environmentally, this end tce has a nice front gate/garden & near the train stn #citiesforpeople

another empty property in #Cork city centre left to slowly crumble, unloved, should be someone's home when there are so many of our neighbours #homeless, it really is unforgivable #inequality #socialcrime #culturalheritage #CorkCC #citiesforpeople #Ireland #PFG #wellbeing

what's not to love about this empty building other than it's not being used, what a wonderful arts/culture/maker/community space it should be #Shandon #Cork great to see it being used for posters & #streetart but surely the local people could also enjoy it #culture #meanwhileuse

another abandoned #Cork property, mixed-use, currently used to convey political, social messages, empty for a while but says its sold so fingers crossed it will be given some love soon, becomes someones home, workspace #homeless #socialcrime #heritage #CorkCC #activism #streetart

another boarded up property, sad to see it not being used when we have so many neighbours #homeless #Cork city, on #CorkCC derelict list since 2016, 4 years, let's hope it becomes someone's home soon #socialcrime #dereliction #Ireland #inequality #culturalheritage #regeneration

another cute empty property in #Cork, someone's home abandoned, would be amazing for a family to live in, lots of character incl. lovely details over the door #culturalheritage #homeless #socialcrime #regeneration #CorkCC #Ireland #HousingForAll #housing #dereliction #vacant

this cute derelict cottage would be lovely as someone's home, check out the beautiful chimney, so many abandoned, empty properties in #Cork city, so many potential homes, yet so many #homeless, it really is a #socialcrime #homelessness #housingforall #dereliction #vacant #cities

another character derelict property crumbling in #Cork city, someone's home, be wonderful to see it restored as mixed use, retaining its original period features before it's too late, really is a #socialcrime with so many #homeless & loss of so much #heritage buildings #Ireland

another derelict property in centre of #Cork, someone's home, or homes, not right these are lying empty & so many of our city neighbours #homeless, such a waste #socialcrime #inequality, shouldn't be acceptable #CorkCC #dereliction #homelessness #culturalheritage #socialjustice

sadly this #Cork list goes on & on,
check out this lovely shop front,
be amazing space restored, enjoyed for home, work & play

no reason at all this can't change & change quickly #pfg

#homeless #dereliction #culturalheritage #socialcrime

this empty property in historic spine of #cork city would make a great home & shop
sadly one of many derelict buildings here
great to see it being used to celebrate Traveller Eileen Flynn's appointment to the senate

#homeless #culturalheritage

neighbouring property, also vacant walking around #Cork city you are constantly struck by the neglected building stock, dereliction & homelessness

#CorkCC & Irish #pfg need to do more, policies clearly aren't working

#housingforall #regeneration

this vacant heritage building is on a historic street in the centre
imagine if all properties were bought back to life, everyone had a home, city became fully populated
what a boost then for retail, entertainment, arts, culture

#liveable #loveCork

love this empty heritage property in #Cork city centre
the old shop front has so much character
be great to see it restored & used, someone's home, workspace, retail

#homeless #regeneration

would make a lovely family home, small garden out the front w morning sun
one of many vacant properties #Cork city & across Ireland, this one on historic route way
a lost opportunity for #CorkCC & #pfg not to implement appropriate measures ensure #HousingForAll & #regeneration

50th vacant building recorded on this thread
how beautiful the Butter Exchange is

it has given #Cork so much since 1730s
its unforgivable to see it unloved, unused since 2008

when it should be amazing craft, culture, community, maker, creative space

#culturalheritage #respect

& another vacant building in Cork city centre

someone's home lying empty, unloved, slowly decaying

we really need to tackle affordable housing & dereliction across Ireland

#homelessness #housingforall #pfg

another old warehouse crumbling & lying empty in #Cork city

this one has 2018 plans to be demolished & turned into a home

note the historically interesting feature to let horses pass easy

let's hope it becomes someone's home soon & retains that feature

#regeneration #respect

another empty house in Cork city, again it has lots of character

decaying for a long while, now up for sale w full planning for mixed use

fingers crossed it will be someones home asap & will be affordable as well as being repaired with respect to extend its longlife

#homeless

these two beautiful vacant buildings are protected structures

good news is one sold recently & the plans are to maintain outside aesthetic

they're in poor condition, hopefully they can be restored respectfully for someones home again very soon

#cuturalheritage #homelessness

another vacant property in #Cork city centre

this old stable was rebuilt 20 years ago, from research it's been empty for a long while

should be someone's home, workspace

#homelessness #culturalheritage

another vacant property, this one with a lovely old shop front & side laneway

#Cork character, would be great to see it restored for someone's home, work place

#culturalheritage #homelessness #dereliction

Cork city has so many vacant & derelict properties

this one should be someones home but it clearly needs some urgent attention before it crumbles

#not1home #socialcrime #homelessness #respect

another character empty property that should be someone's home in Cork city

yet we have so many homeless & so many who can't afford a bed or home in the centre

#Corkcc #pfg need to do more #not1home #HousingForAll

hopefully this one is just being renovated

60th vacant building recorded here, timely given its #CorkHeritage day

this beauty dating 1875-1895 has had so many features destroyed

beyond frustrating to see our historic buildings unused, unloved & crumbling

#fringe #culturalheritage #Cork #respect

https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/20512409/cork-circuit-court-camden-quay-cork-city-cork-city-cork-city

another empty property in #Cork, so many like this

should be someone's home

#dereliction #not1home #homelessness

this is a particularly beautiful piece of architectural heritage, lying vacant for a long time in #Cork

clearly public toilets were once something valued, well designed for long-life, be great to see these bought back to use

#HeritageWeek2020 #respect #dereliction #COVID19

another derelict property in Cork city

this one an old cottage crumbling away

should be someones home

#homelessness #not1home #respect #HeritageWeek

another empty building in the city centre

this one has loads of character, check out the wonderful entrance, the railings, doorway, steps so characteristic of much of older Cork

should be someones home

#HeritageWeek2020 #not1home #homelessness #culturalheritage

another empty property in Cork city, this one oozes character

a tree that was growing out of one of top windows was recently cut back so hopefully its going to be someones home again soon

#not1home #regeneration #homelessness #HeritageWeek2020

beautiful old warehouse in the heart of Cork city centre

so much character, Dutch-design feel, so sad to see it left get to this state of disrepair

be amazing to see it restored, used as an arts, culture, play venue

#HeritageWeek2020 #respect #regeneration #dereliction

another character empty property Cork city, this one a former pub has so many nice features

should be someones home, work, community space

so sad to see so many derelict, vacant, crumbling properties across Ireland

#not1home #HeritageWeek #homeless #respect #pfg #meanwhileuse

very interesting old family house, sad to it derelict like this

should be someones home in Cork city

check out the view from overhead on google, clearly two more potential homes vacant behind it

#not1home #heritage #homeless #respect

another vacant property in Cork city, lovely location, close to centre, Victorian Quarter

hopefully it will be someones home again soon

#not1home #heritage #homeless

another empty building in Cork - no. 70 on this thread, many more to add

in the heart of the old city, off North Main St. it should be someones home, workspace

on derelict list since 2018, maybe its time for a CPO #CorkCC

#not1home #heritage #homeless #dereliction #economy

the lock on the gate tells it all, another character empty property in the city

hopefully someones home in Cork again very soon, could have a lovely, productive garden in front

#not1home #heritage #homeless #economy #vacancy

another old cottage derelict & crumbling in Cork, sadly this one is up for demolition, we should do everything to retain the character of the building stock we have, celebrate our heritage while providing homes for everyone

#not1home #herigage #homeless #regeneration #respect

a neighbouring empty building to recent one in Kyle St (off North Main St) also went on derelict list in 2018

should be someones home, workspace

beautiful part of the city, be great to see more life there in evenings #Cork

#not1home #heritage #homeless #dereliction #economy

interesting family home, sadly its boarded up, should be someones home, RHS image is how well it looked 2009 on #HeyGoogle

walking distance from the city centre, lovely location Northside, nice sized garden too

#CorkCC need to act

#vacancy #not1home #HousingForAll #socialcrime

another boarded up house in Cork, should be someones home, RHS image shows it looked exactly the same a year ago #HeyGoogle

lovely quiet historic location in Northside, walking/cycling distance from the centre

#CorkCC need to act

#vacancy #not1home #HousingForAll #socialcrime

another empty property in Cork city, this one is behind an old wall so it was harder to photograph

really should be someones home, its not on the derelict list which is surprising given its current state #CorkCC

#dereliction #not1home #heritage #socialcrime #respect #homeless

another empty property in Cork, facing onto an old city street

hopefully the boarding will come down soon & it becomes someone home again

#dereliction #not1home #heritage #socialcrime #respect #homeless

posted this character empty property's neighbour earlier in the thread, check out the lovely window features overhead

should be someone's home, workspace, great central location too #Cork

#housingforall #dereliction #regeneration #not1home #socialcrime

this is a cute empty shop facing onto a lovely old street in the Northside #Cork

while its a small building, could still make nice, functional space & give better feel to the street as well as having an economic function

#dereliction #regeneration #beauty #wellbeing #economy

very similar empty shop facing onto a lovely old street, this time on other side of River Lee in Southside #Cork

again a small building, potential for a nice, functional space with economic function

#dereliction #regeneration #beauty #wellbeing #economy

new maker space for Cork city?

why not?

it's one of many, many beautiful buildings across the centre lying long term empty, decaying

bring in #meanwhileuse Ireland to boost economy; focus on #circular #sustainable #ecodesign #urbanmanufacturing #urbanscale #creativity

shining a light on this cute entrance

another empty property in #Cork

should be someones home & workspace #not1home #meanwhileuse #heritage

check out these cool shutters in this beautiful, decaying property facing onto a busy street in the suburbs

so much more thought went into building aesthetic, harmony & balance in the past

this should be someones home #not1home #heritage #respect #Cork

the broken window tells a story

another empty property in Cork city, should be someone's home

#not1home #heritage #respect

two more cute houses abandoned in Cork city

they should be someones homes

#CorkCC #pfg need to do more to end this #dereliction

#not1home #respect #regeneration #homelessness #wellbeing

this is a special place, some great details, sad to see it in this state of disrepair #Cork

should be someones home, be great to see it lovingly restored & enjoyed

#heritage #respect #regeneration #homelessness #not1home

the doors are closed, another beautiful, heritage property lying empty in Cork city

flexible, adaptable, built to last, so many options for reuse

should be someones homes, arts/cultural venue, maker space, circular factory

#economic #regeneration #dereliction #meanwhileuse

this looks it was a lovely functional workspace in its time, lying empty now, slowly decaying

be lovely to see it bought back to life, all kind of possibilities in #Cork city centre

#regeneration #economic #opportunity #dereliction

no.90: beautiful cast iron plaque placed on building in 1858

which marks the new fire hydrant system provided by Cork Corporation

today we have decaying walls of a heritage property, surely we should be protecting, regenerating for economic reasons alone #Cork #dereliction

there is something quite beautiful about this decaying property in Cork

check out the details of the arch, the shutters & the stone work

#decay #heritage #Ireland #respect

this old door has been closed for a long time, left to slowly decay

another vacant property in Cork, lost economic opportunity, so much untapped potential

#meanwhileuse #regeneration #localeconomy #dereliction #innovation #circulareconomy

another beautiful decaying historic property in Cork city

right in the centre, ideal for a making space, creative centre, arts venue, so many possibilities

#meanwhileuse #dereliction #vacancy #economic #opportunity #circulareconomcy #regeneration

everytime I pass this beautiful workspace I can't believe it's empty

be amazing urban design & making space but could also be adapted to someone's homes in Cork city

#economic #potential #urbandesign #housingforall #meanwhileuse

not sure what's the story with this decaying building but wow is it beautiful, so many amazing features, classic Dutch

with some love & care it could repurposed into art, design & making space

or it could be adapted to someone's homes in Cork city

#local #economy (no 95)

would make a beautiful studio or someone's home

Cork is very lucky to still have so many interesting buildings

be wonderful to see them loved, repurposed & reused, what a difference it would make to the city centre

#regeneration #not1home #local #economy (no 96 on thread )

another old character building in Cork city centre, lying empty, no 97 on thread

not seen anything happen here in a long while, could be restored, repurposed, reused for so many things

#regeneration #local #economy #meanwhileuse

the broken window & dying plants says so much, another beautiful building lying empty in Cork city, no 98 on thread

should be someone's home, work space, art hub, design & maker space

#meanwhileuse #local #economy #regeneration #not1home

one of my favourite empty buildings in Cork city centre, no 99 on thread

what's not to like about it, so much character, history, stories

so much space, so much potential, would be amazing art/design & maker centre

#meanwhileuse #local #circulareconomy #regeneration

gutting to see this 1920s sawmill crumble & decay, symbolic of how we treat our heritage in Ireland

why do we so under value our legacy buildings when it makes no sense at any level?

no. 100 on this thread of abandoned properties in Cork within 2km of the city centre

#beauty

no idea what's story here but building looks right eyesore, ironically it homed "a city rising is a beautiful thing" banner previously

make no sense at any level to have this level of decay & ugliness bang in Cork city centre

No. 101 #regeneration #heritage #wellbeing #economy

a derelict site (as per the derelict sites register map below) & an abandoned building, both in historic city centre of Cork

have included google maps also to give a better perspective

No. 102, 103 #regeneration #heritage #wellbeing #economy #beauty

this place could so easily be adapted for work spaces, indoor market, so much more, instead of being another statistic in vacant Cork city properties

No. 104 #regeneration #economy #wellbeing #meanwhileuse #repurpose

another cute empty property in Cork city centre, this one would be a lovely work space with possibly some living quarters

No. 105 #regeneration #economy #wellbeing #meanwhileuse #repurpose

Grattan House, another abandoned property in Cork city centre

according to this 2019 article there is potentially good news on the way, fingers crossed it will become someones home/homes soon

#regeneration #wellbeing #dereliction #not1home

https://www.corkindependent.com/news/topics/articles/2019/07/10/4176804-grattan-house-set-for-revival/

another abandoned building in Cork city, this one a former pub

been this way for a while, be great to see it bought back to life, reused, repurposed, someone's home

No. 107 #regeneration #dereliction #not1home #wellbeing

another empty space in Cork city

the list goes on & on, this one was a shop, seems ideal for meanwhileuse

No. 108 #repurpose #regeneration #economy #local

another empty property in Cork city, should be someone's home

No. 109 #regeneration #housingforall #not1home #wellbeing

more derelict units in Cork city, could be 3 small creative/art/maker units

No. 110, 111, 112 #meanwhileuse #regeneration #vacancy #localeconomy

no movement here for a while, empty buildings & dereliction is rife across Cork city centre, when so many people are homeless it really makes no sense

No. 113 #not1home #housingforall #dereliction #regeneration

abandoned retail space, wonder what it was used for, so much vacancy & dereliction in Cork city, so much lost opportunity

No. 114 #regeneration #local #economy #meanwhileuse

another empty building, this one a former pub, sad to see so much dereliction & vacancy in Cork city, lost opportunities

No. 115 #regeneration #local #economy #meanwhileuse

this lovely property has been empty for a long time, great location too

sad to see it slowly decay, one of many in Cork city

No. 116 on this thread #regeneration #not1home #economy #dereliction

another vacant building in the city centre, this one is in the historic spine of Cork

No. 117 on this thread
#regeneration #economy #wellbeing #meanwhileuse

the padlock tells it all

another empty building in the centre of Cork

No. 118 on this thread
#regeneration #economy #wellbeing #meanwhileuse

not much has changed in 11 years

check out this strange unfinished building in Cork city centre

image on RHS is 2009 @googlemaps

No. 119 on this thread
#regeneration #economy #wellbeing #meanwhileuse

another character property that has been padlocked up for a while, should be someones home in Cork city centre

No. 120 on this thread, with so many more to add
#regeneration #vacancy #wellbeing #HousingForAll

previously the Mayflower Chinese take away

left (2014) & top right (2017) are @googlemaps
bottom right is now

clearly refurb, conversion work delayed at some stage, hopefully be someones home Cork city centre very soon

No. 121 #regeneration #vacancy #wellbeing #HousingForAll

these 3 properties have been abandoned for quite a long while, the 1st image from @googlemaps is dated 2009

sad to see this level of ongoing dereliction in Cork city centre, should be someones home, work space

No. 122, 123, 124 #regeneration #vacancy #wellbeing #HousingForAll

old Cork city pub empty for long time; 2009 @googlemaps image RHS

2017 it was earmarked for well needed social housing (didn't happen) & sadly demolition
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20445862.html

seems it sold again recently soit becomes someones home soon
https://www.coldwellbanker.ie/agent/76089/property/665881/52-52A-Barrack-Street-Cork-City-Cork-Cork-City-Centre

No. 125

this would make a lovely combined home-work space for art, design & urban making

the bricks & stone are beautiful, a real character property in Cork city centre

No. 126 #regeneration #economy #heritage #respect

old Reliance buildings in Cork city centre

something very beautiful about these properties, would be wonderful art, design & maker spaces, or combined home-work spaces

untapped potential of Cork city

No. 127, 128 #regeneration #economy #meanwhileuse

once a Cork city bakery, spoke to one of its neighbours earlier, lying vacant for years ( @googlemaps image bottom RHS 2009)

rich in history, so much character

seems it sold recently so it will be lovingly restored & repurposed soon

No.129 #regeneration #economy #respect

Grafton Sreet, Cork city, could be an amazing city centre lane with indy shops & cafes

instead we have decaying shopfronts & warehouses

this one had lots of character in its day

No.130 #regeneration #respect #heritage #economy

a hidden gem in Cork city centre

this historic warehouse on Grafton St (formerly Graftons Alley) is slowly crumbling, yet its off Corks main shopping streets

very sad to see this level of decay, so many lost opportunities

No.131 #regeneration #respect #heritage #economy

these old Cork warehouses have so much character

it's the little details that so often stand out, the remains of the pulley system, the doorways ..

No.132 #heritage #respect #economy #repurpose

c1840 architectural significant building in Cork decaying for years, check out the windows & doors (image bottom RHS is from 1970s)

sold recently so its lovingly restored & enjoyed again very soon

No.133 #heritage #respect #economy #not1home

https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/20512128/kay-o-mahonys-dominick-street-cork-city-cork-city-cork-city

this is a really weird one, picture a historic lane right in the centre of Cork city

with this building in it crumbling for at least 6 years ( @googlemaps RHS, 2014)

one positive, it looks like a much needed tree is growing out of it

No. 134 #respect #regeneration #economy

another empty property in Cork city

its full of character & in a great central location

really should be someones home

No. 135 #HousingForAll #respect #regeneration #economy

guessing this was a corner shop at some stage

Covid19 has really highlighted the importance of local & sustainable economies, value chains & produce

soit returns back to functional use very soon

No.136 #respect #economy #local #Cork

truly gutting to watch this historically significant industrial warehouse c1855 crumble in Cork
[No.137 thread]

lost opportunity not to maintain & repurpose rather than façadism? @googlemaps suggests that was possible

check out @NIAH_Ireland
https://bit.ly/3ksZDw2 

had to do a double take the first time I walked past this

located in a busy city centre street its unclear what it's current use if any is, but it's definitely enjoyed by the pigeons as you can see by the windows

No. 138 #regeneration #economy #respect #opportunity

a few people have shared this one with me, more recently @johnny_bugler & @OldMouseCork

ridiculous to see this wonderful old building empty & decaying in Cork city centre

should be someones home, no excuses

No. 139 #regeneration #respect #HousingForAll #dereliction

had to include this at some stage, loved Nancys back in the day, some great gigs

good news is Cork City Council housing is approved, there has been delays for a few years, however it seems work is due to start anytime soon so

No.140 #Regeneration #HousingForAll #Façadism

two more empty properties in the city centre, lots of character, check out the doorway

hopefully they will be someones home in Cork again very soon

No.141 & 142 #Regeneration #HousingForAll #Respect #Dereliction

not sure what's the story with this place in Cork city, but I do love the side wall, its down a gated alley that used to be called Dyers Lane (see extract from 1893 map via @UCDDigital)

No.143 #Regeneration #Respect #Economy #Meanwhileuse

this place has some character, too good to be left decay, hopefully it will be someones home again soon in Cork city

No.144 #Regeneration #Respect #HousingForAll

we love to walk around the docks with its crazy mix of degradation & potential

there is something thought provoking about this building from 1890, its mix of beauty, decay, reckless façadism, its story in Cork city

No.145 #Regeneration #Respect #Heritage #SocialCrime #Ireland

planning was recently applied to turn this old retail space & some land at the rear into city centre accommodation

seems its been empty & decaying for a while (image RHS @googlemaps 2009) soit becomes someones home In Cork soon

No.146 #Regeneration #Respect #HousingForAll

these were some houses in their time! so crazy to see them decay

dated 1840, on derelict list since 2018, @googlemaps image top left is 2009 & top right is 2019

see Buildings of Ireland site https://bit.ly/324hX7i 

No.147, 148 #Regeneration #Respect #HousingForAll #Cork

another empty property in Cork city centre

so many potential homes, work, cultural, leisure spaces & more, lying long-term vacant, it really makes no sense

No.149 on this thread
#Regeneration #HousingForAll #MeanwhileUse #Potential

Boole House in Cork, collapsed 2010

George Boole invented Boolean logic here, which Alan Turing & Claude Shannon used when developing first computer technology (enabling this thread)

Surely the time is now, bring on House of Innovation

No.150 #regeneration #respect #heritage

former button factory & garage in Cork City, unused/underutilized, possibly for a long time

looks like a sale has been negotiated, for good news

No.151, 152 #regeneration #meanwhileuse #urbanmanufacturing #respect #economy

another long-term vacant & underutilized property in Cork city

this is particularly interesting in light of recent collapsing buildings in the city

here the city council are trying to get the owner to make the property safe

No.153 #regeneration #respect #heritage #dereliction

this one has been through lots of planning applications, sadly its still crumbling, the image on RHS is @googlemaps from 2011

another statistic on Cork city dereliction list, should be someones home

No.154 #regeneration #respect #decay #heritage

these 3 work/maker units in Cork city originally date back to 1780, built as part of a granary

https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/20514962/granary-house-rutland-street-cork-city-cork-city-cork-city

plans seem ongoing since 2018 to convert them into apartments
they become someone's home soon

No.155, 156, 157 #regeneration #housingforall #heritage

what was once a character property along Cork city historic waterways is a weird facade, albeit with @savecorkcity plaque

okay we didn't demolish entire building but how does this contribute to street, image RHS 2009 @googlemaps

No.158 #regeneration #heritage #respect #liveable

boarded up

another property in Cork city centre

should be someone's home

No. 159 #regeneration #housingforall #respect #heritage

another beautiful empty building in Cork city centre

should be someone's home or workspace

No. 160 #regeneration #heritage #respect #housingforall

degrading, another boarded up property in Cork city

should be someone's home in the centre

No.161 #regeneration #HousingForAll #respect

a long-term canvas, not what you might expect in a city centre street

property ownership & use/non-use is clearly a complex subject in Cork & across Ireland

No.162 #regeneration #respect #economy #heritage

wonder what this was back in the day in Cork City

it's got character & in a lovely historic central location

No. 163 #regeneration #respect #economy #wellbeing

18 cute old homes are slowly decaying behind this gate, check out 2012 video of them

been repetitive planning applications since 2007, what does this say about land use, hoarding & policy priorities in Ireland?

No. 164-181 #regeneration #housingforall

another old, character cottage slowly decaying

should be someones home in Cork City

No. 182 #regeneration #HousingForAll #respect

another empty property in Cork City centre

seems #CorkCC are applying the dereliction procedure so it will be someones home or workspace again soon

No.183 #regeneration #economy #HousingForAll #respect

should be someone's home in Cork City

No.184 #HousingForAll #respect #economy #Wellbeing

another empty propety in Cork City, should be someone's home

No.185 #regeneration #HousingForAll #Wellbeing #economy

what a wonderful space this should be to enjoy our city, on the banks of the Lee

one of many empty &/or under-utilised properties & spaces in the centre of Cork, so many lost opportunities

No.186 #regeneration #Wellbeing #economy #healthy #LOVEtheLEE

this site is slowly coming back to life but what a long process, 1st image is now, others are @googlemaps - top RHS is 2019, bottom RHS is 2009

it becomes functional site again very soon, someones home or workspace in Cork city

No.187 #regeneration #Wellbeing #HousingForAll

clearly a longterm casualty (photo bottom RHS is 2014 @googlemaps)

hidden away down an old lane, left to decay, should be someones home, studio, shop, cafe in Cork

sad to see this level of decay in a beautiful city with so much potential

No.188 #regeneration #respect #economy

still unused & unsure what has changed since 2017 ( @googlemaps RHS), however its positive it sold at some stage

it's a lovely property so it comes back to life soon & becomes someones home, studio, shop, cafe in Cork city centre

No.189 #regeneration #respect #economy #local

great to see this beautiful heritage property coming back to life in Cork city

taken time & still a way to go but it'll be amazing to see it restored to its former glory

@googlemaps images: top RHS 2019, bottom LHS 2017, bottom RHS 2014

No.190 #regeneration #respect #economy

another beautiful building designed to last, yet sadly left to decay in Cork city centre

on derelict site & up for sale now so it gets an owner who respects its character & heritage value

image RHS, 2009 & 2014 @googlemaps

No.191 #regeneration #economy #HousingForAll #place

another longterm derelict house in Cork City centre

should be someone's home

No.192 #regeneration #HousingForAll #wellbeing #respect

another long-term casualty of Irelands love-hate relationship with property

built 1830, says sold,it gets love it needs to bring it back to former Georgian glory in Victorian quarter of Cork city centre (images RHS top 2009, bottom 2014 @googlemaps)

No.193 #heritage #respect

cute warehouse hidden down old Cork city lane off @NorthMainCork on derelict list

red roof marks it on @googlemaps (top RHS image), while lane signage is 1973 @rte screenshot from coverage of campaign to save the marshes @TomMacSweeney

No.194 #heritage #regeneration #economy

boarded up, another character house in Cork city, on the derelict list

should be someone's home

No.195 #HousingForAll #respect #regeneration

another character house lying empty in Cork city centre

should be someone's home

No.196 #HousingForAll #regeneration #wellbeing #respect

this is a longterm vacancy casualty

no idea what Redz was like as a bar/night club but its sad to see it underutilised for so long in Cork city centre

No.197 #economy #regeneration #wellbeing

another derelict cottage in Cork city, been decaying for a long while when it should have been someone's home (image RHS 2009 @googlemaps)

planning for demolition & new build granted in 2018, back up for sale recently so for progress soon

No.198 #regeneration #HousingForAll

we need to rethink our relationship with property

this character house should be someone's home, yet its abandoned in Cork city centre

check out its cute tiles on the doorstep

No.199 #HousingForAll #dereliction #heritage #regeneration #homeless #economy #potential

what can you say about these 4 beautiful properties in the historic spine of Cork City centre, built in 1820, 1760, 1760 & 1885

its truly mindboggling why we do this to ourselves, our cities & our heritage in Ireland

No.200 to 203 #dereliction #heritage #housingforall #economy

down an old laneway lies another decaying house in Cork city

should be someone's home

No.204 #HousingForAll #regeneration #dereliction #wellbeing #economy

"one of the earliest houses in this area of the city, and though much altered, constitutes an important part of the architectural heritage of this area" [ @NIAH_Ireland]

our love-hate relationship with property, architecture & heritage seems to have no bounds

No.205 #Cork

another cottage lying longterm empty in Cork city, image RHS @googlemaps 2009

should be someones home

No.206 #regeneration #HousingForAll #wellbeing #Ireland

lying empty for a number of years, previously a furniture store, looks like it could make a great art, design & maker space in Cork city

No.207 #economy #meanwhileuse #circulareconomy #local #regeneration

beautiful Georgian terrace house built in 1830, lying empty for a very long time

should be someone's home in Cork city

No.208 #Heritage #Homelessness #Wellbeing #Regeneration

on the derelict list, been empty for a while

should be someone's home in Cork city

No.209 #HousingForAll #Wellbeing #Regeneration #Homeless

Dillons Cross where burning of Cork began 100yrs ago today

4 homes (mid 19thC) survived but sadly haven’t survived years of neglect

while there I was approached by a local woman who spoke emotively about impact of longterm decay on wellbeing of their community

No.2010 to 2013

on this day in 1920 Corkonians woke up to a burning city destroying 40 businesses, 300 homes, City Hall & Carnegie Library

100 yrs later we are still surrounded by dereliction & decay (11 yrs & counting)

why have successive authorities allowed this to happen?

No.214-215

another cottage lying empty in Cork city

should be someones home

No.216 #HousingForAll #Regeneration #Wellbeing #Respect

this retail unit has been lying empty for a long time in Cork city

an ideal multi-use space, with the possibility of living about where you work

No.217 #economy #meanwhileuse #regeneration

another retail unit lying empty for a long time in Cork city, this one is on the derelict list, would be nice to see it home some local start-up business

No.218 #circulareconomy #meanwhileuse #regeneration #entrepreneurship

another ideal start-up space for some local entrepreneurs, this former retail unit in Cork city has been empty for a long time

No.219 #circulareconomy #meanwhileuse #regeneration #Entrepreneurship

longterm empty, would make a very nice home-work space in Cork city

No.220 #HousingForAll #regeneration #wellbeing #economy

on derelict list, for sale recently so it becomes someones home in Cork city soon

No.221 #HousingForAll #regeneration #wellbeing #economy

two more units that have been empty for a long time in Cork city centre

No.222-223 #regeneration #wellbeing #economy #meanwhileuse

on derelict list this former Cork city centre home was built in 1835 & is featured in @NIAH_Ireland Buildings of Ireland

its got so much character, would be great to see it return to someones home & workspace again soon

No.224 #housingforall #wellbeing #economy #meanwhileuse

another empty property in Cork city, this former pub has so much character, check out the roof & chimneys

No.225 #economy #heritage #meanwhileuse #respect

this crumbling facade in Cork city is something else

No.226-227 #economy #wellbeing #housingforall #respect

former post office in Cork city, boarded up & left to slowly decay

No.228 #economy #wellbeing #meanwhileuse #respect

on Christmas Eve what better present than a home

behind yesterdays decaying post office is a house derelict for years, image bottom RHS is from 2009 @googlemaps

it really should be someones home in Cork city

No.229 #HousingForAll #Wellbeing #respect #homelessness

On the first day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
An empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No.230 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless

On the second day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No.231 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless

On the third day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Yet another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No. 232 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless

On the fourth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Yet again another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No. 233 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless

On the fifth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Once again another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No. 234 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless

On the sixth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Yes, another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No.235 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless

On the seventh day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
You guessed it, another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No.236 #HousingForAll #Ireland #homeless

On the eighth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether #HappyNewYear

No.237 #HousingForAll #Ireland #homeless #Wellbeing #Economy

On the ninth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Yet another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No.238 #HousingForAll #Ireland #homeless #Wellbeing #Economy

On the tenth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Yet again another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No.239 #HousingForAll #Ireland #homeless #Wellbeing #Economy

On the eleventh day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Yes, another empty home

#12homesofChristmas

#InThisTogether

No. 240 #HousingForAll #Ireland #Homeless #Wellbeing #Economy

On the twelfth day of Christmas
Cork city gave to me
Over 4000 empty homes .....

Its time to provide homes for everyone in Ireland

#12homesofChristmas
#InThisTogether

No. 241 #HousingForAll #Homeless #Wellbeing #Economy

Happy #NollagNamBan #WomensChristmas

Please spare a thought for all the Women across the World who do not have a place to call home

We have enough homes for everyone in Ireland, let's provide them, there are simply no excuses

No.242 #Cork #HousingForAll #Homeless #Wellbeing

continuing around themes of dereliction, vacancy, under-utilised resources, empty spaces, lost opportunities & decaying heritage

& staying within 2km radius of Cork city centre island we have another potential startup space, ideal for meanwhile use

No.243 #Wellbeing #Economy

this is a very interesting & beautiful old Georgian property in Cork city centre on derelict list for 20 yrs

built in 1820, looks like it has had some work done recently, hopefully it will be bought back to use soon

No.244 #Wellbeing #Economy #Vacancy #Heritage #Regeneration

another interesting but sadly long decaying Georgian property in Cork city, built 1820 its been empty for at least 10yrs

very hard to know why it's not been on the derelict register, For Sale hope it find an owner soon & loved again

No.245 #Wellbeing #HousingForAll #Heritage

the padlocks tell the story

another longterm empty property in Cork city, its got character & in a great central location, should be someones home, workspace

No.246 #Economy #Wellbeing #HousingForAll #Liveability

another property on the derelict list in Cork city

this one has been empty for a long time, however planning is underway so it becomes someones home again soon

No.247 #Wellbeing #HousingForAll #Respect #Regeneration

another property that has been empty for a long time in Cork city centre

should be someone's home

No.248 #Wellbeing #HousingForAll #Respect #Regeneration

built in 1835 this property in Cork city centre has been empty for a while

it should be someone's home

Thread No.249 #Wellbeing #HousingForAll #Respect #Regeneration

formerly the Harbour Masters house in Cork city this is a beautiful empty building

built around 1890, its protected however its difficult to find details, really should be bought back to life

No.250 on thread of #Dereliction #Heritage #Economy #HousingForAll #Wellbeing & more

another boarded up home in Cork city

should be someones home

No.251 #Dereliction #Heritage #Economy #HousingForAll #Wellbeing

another empty property in Cork city

nice start up space for retail or other local enterprise

No.252 #Economy #Circular #Wellbeing #Vacancy

empty for a while, work started on it a few years back, it becomes someones home in Cork city soon

No.253 #HousingForAll #Vacancy #Wellbeing #Regeneration

this beautiful old warehouse is great example of red sandstone & grey limestone, unique foundational materials of Cork city streetscape

built in 1855, disused since 1993, refurbishment plans are afoot so hopefully it will be lovingly restored

No.254 #Economy #Heritage #Respect

another boarded up house in Cork city

should be someone's home

No.255 #HousingForAll #Wellbeing #Homeless

some good news on this house, sold recently after been empty for a number of years

it will be someone's home in Cork city again soon

No.256 #Regeneration #HousingForAll #Wellbeing #Economy

empty for a number of years

should be someone's home in Cork city

No.257 #Regeneration #HousingForAll #Wellbeing

another house empty for a number of years, sold 3 years ago

it becomes someone's home in Cork city again soon

No.258 #Regeneration #HousingForAll #Wellbeing

another house longterm empty in Cork city, going through planning applications, hopefully it will be someones home again soon

No.259 #Regeneration #HousingForAll #Wellbeing

another empty unit in Cork city, would be a nice space for a start up, perhaps as a meanwhile use to help stimulate the local economy

No.260 #Economy #Regeneration #Vacancy

another empty house in Cork city

should be someone's home

No.261 #HousingForAll #Regeneration #Respect

Been empty for a while in Cork city, says it sold so it comes back to life soon, would be ideal for a local business, start-up with #meanwhileuse scheme

No.262 #economy #vacancy #Wellbeing #Resources #CircularEconomy

Located a few doors from the last unit, boarded up, should be someone's home in Cork city

No.263 #HousingForALL #Vacancy #Wellbeing #Homelessness

On derelict register, plans afoot,it is someone's home again soon in Cork city

No.264 #HousingForALL #Decay #Wellbeing

Crumbled to the ground, good news is there is planning applications underway soit becomes someone's home again soon in Cork city

No.265 #HousingForALL #Decay #Wellbeing #Homeless

this is a strange building in Cork city centre, the front facade is blocked up, the rear is boarded up ( @googlemaps)

No.266 #Decay #Wellbeing #Regeneration #Respect

empty for a while, should be someones home in Cork city

No.267 #Vacancy #Wellbeing #Regeneration #HousingForAll

Someone's home
Boarded up
In Cork city

No.268 #HousingForAll #Respect #Wellbeing #Homelesslivesmatter

Boarded up
In Cork city
Someone's home

No.269 #HousingForAll #Respect #Wellbeing #Homelesslivesmatter

In Cork city
Someone's home
Boarded up

No.270 #HousingForAll #Respect #Wellbeing #Homelesslivesmatter

Long-term empty, planning application gone in

it becomes someones home in Cork City soon

No.271 #housingfirst #HousingForAll
#economy #wellbeing