Chapter 1
Introduction
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
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Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
vision for land use and growth in Cork City for the wellbeing of its citizens. In this respect Cork City Council agrees that Strategic Objective 1 should reflect Cork’s status as a Healthy ci ty however designating the City as a trauma response city is beyond the remit of the Development Plan. The Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP), which sets out key objectives and actions for the coordinated development of the city, is due to be reviewed in 2022 where the status of Cork as a trauma responsive city will be assessed. Recommendation: Including following text in Chapter 1, paragraph 1.5 ‘Strategic Vision’ under heading ‘A city of neighbourhoods and communities’: ‘A city of neighbourhoods and communities’ Develop a sustainable, liveable city of neighbourhoods and communities based on the 15-minute city concept, ensuring that placemaking, accessibility and safety is at the heart of all development. The Circular Economy is supported throughout the Plan including in Strategic Objectives 4 and 8 ( as highlighted in Table in paragraph 1.24 ‘Alignment with the UN, SDGs and NPF ’), Chapter 2 Core Strategy Strategic Objectives, p aragraph 5.26 ‘Waste Management and Adaptable Buildings’ and Obj ective 9.11 Waste Management. Chapter 1 Introduction is general by its nature, while specific detail is included in the series of themed chapters 2-12. Recommendation: No change.
• Request to include Child Friendly City as a new ‘key strategic principle’ within paragraph 1.5 under ‘Strategic Vision’. Develop a sustainable, liveable city of neighbourhoods and communities that is resilient and responsive to the needs of all of its citizens, based on the 15-minute city concept, ensuring that placemaking and safety is at the heart of all development.
Include reference to Circular Economy within Chapter 1 Introduction section 1.5 as follows: Cork City Council plays a fundamental role in the transition from a linear to a circular economy as they are responsible for key policies in public services that affe ct citizens’ wellbeing, economic growth and environmental quality. This plan will foster the linkages to transition from linear model to a circular model which keeps resources in use for as long as possible.
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Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 sets out that in human rights and
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Section 42 of the Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 requires public bodies, in the performance of their functions, to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and protect the human rights
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