Tall buildings plan for Cork will keep 'special character'
Council study hopes to identify areas of the city most suitable for future high-rise developments
Tall storey: The 17-storey Elysian Tower was Ireland’s tallest building
John Mulligan
It's already home to one of Ireland's tallest buildings, and now Cork City Council wants to identify areas of the city most suitable for future high-rise developments.
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