Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
not be detrimental to the health of nearby centres defined within the retail hierarchy and subject to the protection of residential amenity.
(vii) Amend Objective 7.36 Vibrant and Mixed-use Centres: Objective 7.36 Vibrant and Mixed-use Centres
a. To encourage a vibrant mix of uses, while retaining a healthy mix of retails uses within the designated centres and ensure they appropriately serve their population catchments , in line with the 15 minute city concept including public transport . b. To invest in and activate the public realm, while promoting accessibility and encouraging sustainable modes of transport as a means to travel to designated centres. This would encourage multi- purpose shopping, business and leisure trips as part of the same journey. c. …
(viii) Amend Objective 8.16 Arts and the Public Realm: Objective 8.16 Arts and the Public Realm
To ensure that the nurturing of the arts and associated services is part of the planned development of Cork City and its urban and rural neighbourhoods, in line with the 15 minute city concept and to enhance the cultural use of public realm spaces, Cork City Council will: a. Stimulate cultural activity in Cork’s public spaces including greater use of empty premises and outdoor spaces. b. Prioritise high-quality, design-led approaches to public realm enhancement. c. Provide for cultural and family uses in planning of public realm development projects.
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