Project Ireland 2040 The Irish Government’s €116 billion “Project Ireland 2040” is a huge vote of confidence in the potential and future of Ireland’s second city, Cork. The plan, which sees plannin g and future investment linked for the first time, is aimed at building the Ireland of tomorrow and represents a radically different approach to future planning by focusing not just on bricks and mortar, but on social, economic and cultural development. It is anticipated that Cork city’s population will grow by at least 50% over the lifetime of the plan with an emphasis on “compact growth” not urban sprawl.
The plan includes:
• An investment of €75 - €80 million in the Cork Event Centre which will bring new concerts, festivals, sports, exhibitions, conferences and trade shows to the city • Up to €90 million is to be spent on the redevelopment of the Port of Cork and this will clear the way for significant development in Cork’s docklands • €900 million investment in the M20 Cork -Limerick motorway which will increase travel time and build links between the cities • A €200 million investment in the bus service, through Bus Connects, which will provide more bus corridors, low emission buses and a more frequent service for customers. A greater emphasis on cycling and walking routes • Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery is to receive €22 million over the next seven years, part of which will be spent on a major refurbishment of the public museum “This is a huge vote of confidence in the future and potential o f Cork city to act as a counterbalance to Dublin. The plan sets out a very clear agenda for Cork city which we can work with central Government to achieve. Over the coming decades we all want to create a sustainable Cork that is built for the needs of the future: a smart and green city with a strong economy that retains the quality of life and rich community life that we all love.” Ann Doherty, Chief Executive Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) Under the Local Government Reform Act 2014, the Southern Regional Assembly is responsible for preparing and implementing the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Southern Region. The Southern Regional Assembly has prepared the RSES for the Southern Region covering 2019-31. The RSES provides a long-term, regional-level strategic planning and economic framework to support the implementation of the National Planning Framework, for the future physical, economic and social development of the Southern Region. Development Plan Cork City Development Plan 2015 ‐ 2021 was made by the Members of Cork City Council and came into effect on the 20th April 2015. The City Development Plan is Cork City Council’s main strategic planning policy document and it guides the future development of the city. A review of the existing plan will take place in 2020 with preparatory work already commenced on the new plan for 2021. ▪ The Plan provides a vision for the development and improvement of the city; ▪ The Plan sets out the priorities for investment on infrastructure over the Plan period and ▪ The Plan is the main reference point in determining planning applications for new development.
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