Urban Initiatives are delighted to announce that the elected members of Cork City Council unanimously approved the Part 8 planning process for the Railyard Apartments. The 217 cost-rental apartment scheme on Albert Quay in Cork comprises a mix of studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units, with 40-50 units designed specifically for older people and those with disabilities. The 25-storey building will be the tallest to be constructed in Cork City Centre and will serve as a landmark and beacon for the expansion of the city into the Cork Docklands. The adjoining listed former Blackrock and Passage Railway station will be converted into a restaurant and office, and a series of green courtyards will bring people in and through the scheme. Urban Initiatives supported JCD Group, Henry J Lyons Architects, and the wider team with the design of this proposal and prepared the urban design and tall building statement, as well as the visual impact assessment for the application. Construction is set to start next year.