Implementation, monitoring and evaluation
5.4.7 Theme 7: Research and Innovation
Objective 7.1
Assess levels of air pollution associated with traffic in Cork City
Cork City Council Department
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Carry out an assessment using air quality monitors to determine the level of air pollution caused by traffic at varying times of the day. These readings will be used to generate an air quality map of the city.
Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry (CRAC), UCC
Environment, Traffic Department
2022
7.1a
Objective 7.2
Determine the benefits of introducing Low Emission Zones / Clean Air Zones in Cork city
Cork City Council Department
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Commission a study on the potential for introducing Low Emission Zones / Clean Air Zones for air quality enhancement in the city.
Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry (CRAC), UCC
Environment, Traffic Department
Short
7.2a
Objective 7.3
Make available to the public real-time air quality information across Cork city
Cork City Council Department Environment, Traffic Department, Communications Team
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Develop a dashboard for displaying real-time air quality information at the district level across Cork city
Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry (CRAC), UCC
2022
7.3a
Objective 7.4
Determine the impact of green infrastructure on carbon levels in the city
Cork City Council Department Environment, Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Commission research on the potential carbon offsets provided by Parks and Green Spaces in the City and suburbs.
Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry (CRAC), UCC
Short
7.4a
Objective 7.5
Commission a study to assess the potential for development of renewable energy in parks and green spaces
Cork City Council Department Environment, Parks Department, Community, Culture & Placemaking
External Partners
No.
Action
Timeframe
Use Tramore Valley Park as a pilot for assessing the potential for development of renewable energy in parks and green spaces.
Munster Technological University
Short
7.5a
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