Chapter 3
Delivering Homes and Communities
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Neighbourhood Recreation and Amenity, Libraries, Social Inclusion, Inclusive Design, Cork City Age Friendly Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Safe and Secure City
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Support for these Objectives is acknowledged. The Cork City Active Recreation Infrastructure Study will take account of active recreation facilities for all age groups in the City. Objective 3.28 (b) seeks to support recreational spaces for person of all ages in the City. Including a specific reference to ‘play facilities’ as part of this objective 3.28 criterion b is considered appropriate and consistent with Objective 6.20 which also supports the development of Active Recreational Infrastructure. In relation to the segregation of pedestrian paths and cycle paths, the design and maintenance of cycle paths and pedestrian paths are operational matters that extend beyond the scope of the Development Plan. It is considered that the Draft Plan adequately addresses the issues raised in relation to a proposed amendment to Objective 3.30 Social Inclusion. The Age Friendly Initiative / Programme will result in the production of the Age Friendly Strategy in consultation with community groups and general public. This is independent to the Development Plan. In terms of ageing well infrastructure, there are recommendations set out in this Report to require development to incorporate Universal Design Principles, which directly support provision of ageing well infrastructure. The Draft Plan includes specific objectives in Chapter 7 in relation to retail and addressing vacancy in retail and in Chapter 10 in relation to specific development areas across the City that address area-specific issues. The proposal to ensure all ages and abilities can safely walk, cycle, socialise and play is well placed but beyond the scope of the Development Plan to deliver. However, this principle should apply to non-vehicular streets / pedestrianised streets and streets specifically designed to accommodate low vehicular speeds
• Submissions support Objectives 3.21, 3.22, 3.28, 3.29, 3.30, 3.31, 3.32, 3.33 and 3.34. • Submission seek that the Neighbourhood Recreational Strategy takes into account the need for play spaces for all age groups, including teenagers and adults, and that spaces are safe for both formal and informal play. • To include text in bold within in Objective 3.28 (b): b. To support and facilitate the development of
outdoor and indoor recreational facilities including ample age friendly seating and seating for all and toilet facilities to cater for all age groups on suitable sites.
• To include additional criterion in Objective 3.28:
o When creating cycling infrastructure have separate cycling path and pedestrian pathways.
Request for additional criteria (d):
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o (d) To ensure that disadvantaged communities do not suffer from isolation, health, social and economic damage from car dependency and lack of access to public and active travel opportunities.
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