Objective 3.25
Objective 3.28
Cork City as a WHO Healthy City
Neighbourhood Recreation and Amenity a. To finalise the Cork City Active Recreation Infrastructure Study to guide the implemen-
To support the designation of Cork as a World Health Organisation (WHO) Healthy City and the implementation of the Cork Healthy Cities Action Plan VII 2020-2030.
tation of this policy objective and other related objectives in the wider Plan.
b. To support and facilitate the development of outdoor and indoor recreational facilities to cater for all age-groups on suitable sites. c. To support the clustering of recreational facilities, particularly in locations that are well served by walking, cycling and public transport. d. To promote more multi-functional facilities such as Multiple Games Areas (MUGAs) and multi-use internal courts/halls where there is a deficit in existing facilities across a range of sports/active recreation uses. This does not imply a relaxation of the open space standards for new development proposals. e. To support the provision of formal and informal play areas with appropriate equipment and where possible, incorporating nature-based play equipment and layouts. These, where practical, should seek to appeal to a range of age cohorts through their layout and equipment. f. To discourage the redevelopment of recreational facilities to alternative, non-community uses unless it can be demonstrated there is suitable and accessible (by walking, cycling and public transport) alternative provision elsewhere with sufficient capacity to compensate for the loss of the facility.
Objective 3.26
Healthcare Infrastructure To support the sustainable provision and expansion of hospitals and other healthcare facilities within the city including the provision of primary care centres and other specialist facilities at suitable locations, subject to the proper planning and sustainable development considerations.
Objective 3.27
Sustainable Transport for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities To support the preparation and implementation of sustainable travel plans at hospitals and major healthcare facilities to reduce on-site parking, congestion and associated amenity impacts.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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