Chapter 5
Climate and Environment
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
No change.
This submission covers a large number of issues including the economic potential of Cork, built environment, dereliction, flood defences, climate change, heritage tourism, docklands potential, long term planning, housing, transportation, mobility, green and blue infrastructure, environmental infrastructure and employment.
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Issues pertaining to flooding and climate adaptation are noted. There is a clear focus in the Draft Plan on delivering Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and Nature Based Solutions which aim to help reduce the risk of localised flooding as per text and Objectives in Chapter 5. Matters relating to the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme is addressed in Part 3, Chapter 9 of this Report. Matters relating to Tourism are addressed in Part 3, Chapter 8 of this Report. Matters relating to Green and Blue Infrastructure are addressed in Part 3, Chapter 6 of this Report. Recommendation: No change. These essays cover a diverse range of issues, including a variety of Development Plan topics such as climate challenges, flooding and sustainability issues. The future growth strategy for the Plan period contains a significant focus on the delivery of compact, employment-led growth regeneration of the City, including the City Docklands, and integrated land-use and transportation based on the delivery of CMATS. Issues pertaining to flooding and climate adaptation are noted. There is a clear focus on climate adaptation and mitigation in the policy framework and land- use approach across the City in the Draft Plan. There is a focus on the delivering Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and Nature Based Solutions which aim to help reduce the risk of localised flooding. Recommendation: No change.
This submission includes a link to an online book of 20 essays including 'The Cork Papers – Sustainable City in the Making'.
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