Objective 2.8
Objective 2.12
The 15-Minute City To support the delivery of a 15-Minute City delivering Compact Liveable Growth through walkable neighbourhoods, towns and commun- ities with a mix of uses, house types and tenures that foster a diverse, resilient, socially inclusive and responsive city. Strategic infrastructure and large-scale developments shall demonstrate how they contribute to a 15-minute city and enhance Cork City’s liveability.
Walkable Neighbourhoods
New development shall be designed to make positive additions to their neighbourhoods, towns and communities by: a. Delivering the right mix of uses at a scale and design that creates high quality buildings and spaces. b. Creating attractive, safe and vibrant places designed at a human scale (i.e. places that relate to people, streetscapes and local character). c. Ensuring a child friendly and age friendly environment with a mix of household types. d. Designing a safe place that enables access for all. e. Creating a healthy neighbourhood with direct access to high quality parks and public spaces. f. Being well-connected with easy access to public transport and active travel. g. Providing enhanced permeability for walking and cycling. Objective 2.13 Cork City Neighbourhood Profile The Cork City Neighbourhood Profile (2021), and subsequent updates, provide an understanding of the nature and context of an existing neigh- bourhood, town or community and shall be used as an evidence base to inform good planning and responsive design for new developments within the existing and emerging network of neighbourhoods and communities within the city.
Objective 2.9
Low Carbon City Support the delivery of a lower carbon, sustainable city where development avoids, mitigates and adapts to the effects of climate change while protecting and enhancing Cork City’s environ- mental assets.
Objective 2.10
Mix of Uses Support the delivery of a diverse mix of suitable uses that enhance Cork City’s network of neigh- bourhoods, towns and communities as places to live, work, provide, care, learn and enjoy.
Objective 2.11
Design-Led City Follow a design-led approach that delivers sus- tainable, high quality placemaking. Development shall contribute positively to the quality of the surrounding built and natural environment and shall be planned and designed with reference to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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