Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
(ii) Suggests the wording of Objective 2.8 be amended to include specific reference to cycling in addition to walkable neighbourhoods and to incorporate healthy living as part of this objective. (iii) Suggested wording: To support the delivery of a 15- minute city delivering Compact Liveable Growth through walkable neighbourhoods, towns and communities with a mix of uses, house types and tenures that foster a diverse, resilient, healthy, socially inclusive and responsive city. Strategic infrastructure and large-scale developments shall demonstrate how they contribute to a 15-minute city and enhance Cork City’s liveability.
more sustainable and active transport modes. This definition is widely accepted in international practice and is used in the context of Cork City. Implementation and progress of the 15 minute city will be monitored by the active land management approach in the delivery of Neighbourhood Development set out in Objective 10.95. As detailed in Chapter 6, Objective 6.17 Cork City Council will prepare an Open Space Strategy for Cork City. As part of this process and accessibility audit will be carried out of connectivity between places in the city and will also be used to inform the 15 minute city. As part of improving the modal share and to encourage the uptake in walking and cycling, Cork City Council is committed to undertake a review of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure during the lifetime of the Draft Plan. Recommendation : No change. (ii) The suggested changes to Objective 2.8 are considered as an appropriate amendment to reflect the purpose of the 15 minute city and incorporate the implementations.
Recommendation: Amend the wording of Objective 2.8 as follows Objective 2.8 The 15-minute city
To support the delivery of a 15-Minute City delivering that supports Compact Liveable Growth by creating vibrant local communities that can access all necessary amenities within a 10-minute walk/cycle and access workplaces and other neighbourhoods with a 15-minute public transport journey. Implementation will include walkable neighbourhoods, towns and communities with mix of uses, house types and tenure that foster a diverse, resilient, socially inclusive and
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