Chapter 5
Climate and Environment
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
These submissions set out their vision to address climate action by reducing transport emissions which include promoting the 15-minute city, delivering the Lee to Sea Greenway, continued investment in cycle infrastructure, increase the cycle mode share target from 4% and seeks updated data on cycle infrastructure in the city. This submission presents the general principles that should underpin all Development Plans in order to ensure that they are fully aligned with the Government policy objective to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. It presents a range of suggested actions and supporting tools that the Council should consider in order to incorporate a Whole Life Cycle approach and to consider carbon as a key performance metric for plans.
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The delivery of the 15-minute City is a cornerstone of the Draft Plan, as well as enhanced active travel infrastructure and climate adaptation objectives to mitigate the effects of adverse climate impacts over the Plan period. Recommendation: No change. The Draft Plan acknowledges the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act, 2015 and it enshrined the national objective of transitioning to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy up to 2050. Table 5.1 of the Draft Plan acknowledges the cross-cutting nature of climate mitigation and adaptation. The Plan is committed to delivering compact growth and regeneration as part of the future growth strategy of the City. This includes an integrated approach to land use and movement as advocated in CMATS which has a strong focus on active travel and increased accessibility to public transport. Paragraphs 5.24 and 5.25 deal with energy efficiency in buildings including support for Nearly Zero Energy Building. Issues raised as tools to reduce carbon and/or use carbon as key performance indicators are noted. Cork City Council is designating a pilot Decarbonisation Zone as part of future climate mitigation. This can help inform future actions across the City. Recommendation: No change. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland and the national competent authority for the EU Floods Directive (2007/60/EC)11. Paragraph 9.12 acknowledges that River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme is one of a number of projects progressing within the City.
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Submission refer to a number of issues, including flood relief, the River Bride, and the Blackpool flood relief scheme.
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