Executive summary enablers Our key findings are summarised here. We have identified a number of potential actions centred around key themes for consideration. Some will require partnership working and alignment with stakeholders.
Character development and community – Audit character of neighbourhoods on the island and in its vicinity and embed the 15-minute city concept into all actions related to the city centre; ensure consistency in urban design planning and public realm projects to inform future development in city centre; run a promotional campaign for the City Centre through collaboration with all relevant stakeholders Age-friendly and accessible – Improve the attractiveness of the city to families by adding playgrounds and other child-friendly spaces to the city centre; audit accessibility for all groups in the city centre at regular intervals, assessing appropriateness of services; embed Security by Design as a core concept for the city centre, beginning with a lighting audit of key streets to provide more security to anti-risk groups Culture and the night-time economy – Grow the city centre’s cultural offer (day-time and night- time) and the night-time economy by exploring the potential to establish a creative hub, audit the availability of temporary and permanent exhibition, performance, and rehearsal spaces; develop a pilot initiative in Cork City to deliver an authentic local food experience, amongst other initiatives Efficient use of building stock – Explore the creation/establishment of a DAC to develop key mid- sized sites in the city centre and prepare a comprehensive derelict sites strategy incl. interventions on a spatial level; consider community land trust models for smaller scale opportunities and projects; undertake an audit of challenges filling upper floor vacancy, and provide clearer information on renovation/ retrofitting schemes. Explore the potential to provide affordable housing for key workers, aligned with sites in Council possession and on derelict sites / vacant sites register Natural and heritage assets – Promotion and enhancement of the riverside as an attractive place to visit and to socialise, improving amenity and the character of the city centre; prepare for future mobility needs to/from the Docklands in the vicinity of the City Centre by undertaking a river-focused feasibility study on the rollout of boat tours, kayaking activity, and the feasibility of water taxis
Note: *A DAC is a Designated Activity Company, a type of company structure that can be used to where a company seeks to achieve specific objectives (e.g. development projects)
City experience
Assets/amenities
Infrastructure/economy
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