Objective 8.9 Imagined in Cork “a. To develop additional spaces/buildings for arts and cultural uses;” “e. To encourage the use of vacant units within the City Centre by arts and cultural uses/occupiers;” Objective 9.1 Strategic Objectives: Built Heritage and Archaeology a. To promote the protection of the heritage of the city and the implementation of the Heritage Plan; b. Ensure that elements of archaeological, architectural and other cultural significance are identified, retained and interpreted wherever possible and the knowledge placed in the public domain; c. Promote the retention reuse, and enhancement of buildings and other elements of architectural or other significance; d. Ensure that development reflects and is sensitive to the historical importance and character of the city, in particular the street layout and pattern, plot sizes, building heights and scales; e. Improve and encourage access to and understanding of the architectural heritage of the city. Objective 11.1 Recreational Infrastructure Strategic Objectives It is the policy of Cork City Council: “a. To ensure that the City has an Open Space Strategy that is fit for purpose;” “c. To ensure that all areas of the city have an appropriate provision of local public amenity space and facilities to enable people of all ages to recreate, meet, enjoy and contribute to improved health;” “i. To ensure that the city’s open space and recreational assets are managed effectively, efficiently and smartly so that the maximum benefit for all in the common good can be gained from them, given finite space within the city and the finite monetary resources available.” Objective 11.14 Children’s Play Strategy To pursue the development of a Children’s Play Strategy to inform the Open Space Strategy and to pursue the delivery of accessible facilities to meet need and to endeavour to ensure that every neighbourhood in the city will include appropriate play spaces and facilities. Objective 13.1 Strategic Objectives – City Centre and Docklands It is a strategic objective of Cork City Council to: “a. Sustain and enhance the vitality and attractiveness of Cork City Centre as the ‘Healthy Heart’ of the region and as a quality place to live, work and visit;” “c. Implement the appropriate recommendations of the City Centre Strategy report (2014);” “g. To develop and establish the City Centre as an international destination for tourism, business, culture, leisure and arts;” “h. To continue to enhance the quality of the city’s public realm and improve access into and within the City Centre for all the city’s users and ensure that the City Centre is attractive to all age groups including children, young people and families;” Objective 13.8 Leisure and Entertainment Uses “The City Council will support the development of leisure and entertainment facilities…….in the City Centre to facilitate the needs of residents and visitors and contribute to the vibrancy of the area…….The Cork City Council will control location, size and activities of entertainment uses that
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