Enablers and actions
Key enablers and actions are shown below.
Enabler
Context and impact
Key actions
Primary
Secondary
● Explore the development of a dedicated market/arcade for pop-up and independent retail in the city centre. This would be similar to the English Market, however focused on arts, crafts, clothes and other goods ● Implement the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce’s recommendation to develop a food activation plan as part of the city’s night-time offer. Develop a pilot initiative in Cork City to deliver an authentic local food experience, working with local producers, restaurants and food service providers ● Embrace the opportunity that vacant upper floors can have for start-ups . Potential to upgrade first floor space above shops and connecting small start-ups with available space. The development of co- working space will be required to provide an adaptable offer to growing firms ● Identify key hinge points of footfall in the city centre to prioritise public realm improvements. Build on successes of outdoor dining by creating new plazas in city centre ● Consider the establishment of a Business Improvement District in the city centre to focus stakeholders on the level of opportunity on specific local levels
• The city centre’s economy is strong, and a number of new commercial schemes will increase footfall in the city centre and in its vicinity • While the South Mall has a strong cluster of professional services firms, the level of clustering does match that seen in many comparator cities
9. Economic sector growth
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