Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
evidenced based review of the application of the 15- minute city concept in an Irish urban context. The report is based on existing research and publications, interviews with key stakeholders and a public survey. The 15 minute city concept goes hand in hand with the walkable neighbourhood concept and is applied throughout the Plan.
Recommendation: (i) Amend Objective 2.8 The 15-minute city: Objective 2.8 The 15-minute city
To support the delivery of a 15-Minute City delivering that enhances 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, 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 and accessibility .
(ii) Amend Objective 2.12 Walkable Neighbourhoods: Objective 2.12 Walkable Neighbourhoods
To enhance walkability of local areas within a 10-minute range, new development shall be designed to make positive additions to their neighbourhoods, towns and communities by: a. Delivering the right mix of uses at a scale and design that creates high quality buildings and spaces. b. Creating attractive, safe and vibrant places designed at a human scale (i.e. places that relate to people, streetscapes and local character) with active streets and avoiding the creation of “dead” spaces. c. Ensuring a child friendly and age friendly environment with a mix of household types.
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