Executive summary
Our key findings are summarised below.
• In developing this Action Plan, a clear and consistent framework has been used, outlining the steps that need to be undertaken by Cork to become a magnet city with a strong pull for new residents, visitors and enterprise investment. To prepare this Action Plan, KPMG has taken the following approach: 1) understanding key visions and principles from the Development Plans, 2) assessing interdependencies between principles and potential actions, and 3) developing thematic interventions and actions • This Action Plan aims to expand on the 2014 plan's baseline ambitions and considers 5 key themes for the growth of the city centre: retail, commercial, residential, attractions/amenities and use of the existing building stock. In exploring these themes, KPMG engaged with a wide range of stakeholders from the public sector, private sector, and third sector, and who work across education, health, construction, infrastructure, social services, and community involvement • To inform this Plan, KPMG took account of the City Development Plan 2022-2028 and its Strategic Vision for Cork as a world class city. This vision is based on the key strategic principles set out in the CDP (e.g. sustainable and active modes of travel, built and natural heritage, strong and diverse economy, a resilient city, a healthy, inclusive and diverse city, a better connected city, and a city of culture and learning)
• The overall vision for the city centre is: Cork Centre, the place to be • KPMG combined the thematic analyses and the draft Development Plan’s clarity on the city’s wider strategic direction as the basis for the revitalisation of the city centre. Three categories of enablers have been identified, incorporating actions in each category. Enablers and some high-level actions are shown below: 1. The city experience: character development and community; age-friendly and accessible; culture and the night-time economy 2. Assets and amenities: efficient use of building stock; natural and heritage assets; greening and urban resilience 3. Infrastructure and the economy: hard infrastructure; mobility and connectivity; supporting economic sector growth • Headline information on the enablers above is shown overleaf and detailed in the Action Plan.
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