Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
neighbourhoods in the city. Additionally, the importance of medieval city is recognised in the Draft Plan and its protection is set out in Objectives 8.4, 8.5 and 8.18. Recommendation: No change.
Education and City Growth
These submission sets out the current and future role of third level education in the context of the development and growth of Cork City and the wider region. The following observations and requests are made: (i) UCC's Masterplan Review 2021 provides a framework for the development of the physical environment of the campus that will support the learning, research, and academic ambitions of the university. (ii) Requests the following changes to the Core Strategy: • In the context of Table 2.5 of the Core Strategy expand on the Objectives for City Growth ‘City Centre Area’ to include the identification of the Business Education Quarter as a key site. • Amend objective 2.23 ‘Quality of Life’ to include reference to third level education opportunities as a factor that contributes to quality of life in Cork. (iii) This submission notes the following as strategic issues in the future development of the city: • include advanced technology-enhanced learning options in a wide range of facilities across Cork City
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Chapters 7 (Economy and Employment) sets out detailed objectives to support Cork City’s role as the economic driver for the region including the continued support for a city of learning, using knowledge and talent as a key enabler for city and economic growth. The Draft Plan also acknowledges the key role of continuous learning and education as an economic driver to support the creation of a strong, resilient, diverse and innovative city and enable a just transition to a low carbon economy. The following responses and recommendations are provided to the individual issues raised: (i) Response: Cork City Council welcomes the submission from UCC, including details of its 2021 Masterplan review. As a designated “Learning City”, Cork City Council recognises the importance of facilitating and fostering continuous education and learning. This is reflected within the Draft Plan, including Chapter 3 (Delivering Homes and Communities) Chapter 7 (Economy and Employment). Cork City Council will continue to work collaboratively with UCC and other educational providers to help achieve best outcomes in this regard. Recommendation: No change
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