Chapter 1
Introduction
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
National Transport Authority welcome early reference to Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) in Strategic Context of Plan. Recommend the following be added to paragraph 1.23: ‘CMATS sets out a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services to support the Metropolitan Area’s development in the period up to 2040. It provides a coherent transport planning policy framework and implementation plan, around which Cork City Council, Cork County Council and other agencies involved in land use planning, transport investment, environmental protection and the delivery of housing, employment development and other infrastructure can align their investment priorities.’ • Request change in Chapter 1, paragraph 1.5 ‘Strategic Vision’. 1.5 The Strategic Vision is for Cork City to take its
348
The submission’s acknowledgment of the Draft Plan’s broad alignment with CMATS is welcomed and the recommendation for additional suggested text to underpin the importance of CMATS is agreed. Recommendation: Add the following supporting text to paragraph 1.23: CMATS sets out a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services to support the Metropolitan Area’s development in the period up to 2040. It provides a coherent transport planning policy framework and implementation plan, around which Cork City Council, Cork County Council and other agencies involved in land use planning, transport investment, environmental protection and the delivery of housing, employment development and other infrastructure can align their investment priorities. Chapter 1 Introduction, Strategic Vision includes Key Strategic Principles on which the Draft Plan is based. These are strategic in nature and cover a broad spectrum of development. One of these principles is ‘A healthy, inclusive and diverse city’. Other parts of the Plan directly support a Child Friendly Cork City. It is considered that a Child Friendly City is covered by ‘A healthy, inclusive and diverse city’. However its is recommended to amend the ‘A city of neighbourhoods and communities’ Key Strateg ic Objective. The trauma responsive city approach has been adopted in cities like Plymouth, Lancashire, Chicago, and Tarpon Springs Florida. Based on community led initiatives to raise awareness of the impact of trauma and creating training to reduce potential trauma. The purpose of the Development Plan is set out the
243, 372
place as a world class city, driving local and regional growth, embracing diversity and inclusiveness and growing as a resilient, healthy, trauma responsive, age-friendly and sustainable compact city with place-making, communities and quality of life at its heart.
134
Powered by FlippingBook