Chapter 5
Climate and Environment
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
reviewed in 2018) and will co-operate with state and semi-state agencies in relation to the implementation of projects in the Irish Sea. Where appropriate, Cork City Council will also seek to facilitate infrastructure such as grid facilities on the land side of any renewable energy proposals of the offshore wind resource, in accordance with the principles of the National Marine Planning Framework (See also Chapter 9 Environmental Infrastructure and Management).
See also submission 92 in Part 3, Chapter 9.
There is a real need for housing to be developed but this needs to be tempered with the very real difficulties that some home-owners face when trying to keep their houses free from flooding and the costs of insurance associated with same. Density levels need to be reviewed on a case by case basis for each new proposed development. This submission states the achievement of climate action goals will not be delivered by moving to "electric" cars but by creating a built environment which prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists over private cars.
The location of future development in the City will be guided by the National Guidelines on Flood Risk Management, the updated flood risk maps available and the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment that accompanies the Draft Plan. Recommendation: No change. The Draft Plan takes a holistic and cross sectoral approach to the delivery of climate action goals. This includes policy supports for compact growth and regeneration, integrated land use and transportation planning and a focus on active travel. Recommendation: No change. Chapter 5 of the Draft Plan provides an overview of the policy focus on climate adaptation and mitigation. This is cross-sectoral and multi-faceted and is supported by complementary Strategic Objectives such as the delivery of compact growth, focus on regeneration, 15-minute city concept and active travel. Recommendation:
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We must accelerate our shift to becoming a sustainable city and accelerate timelines for sustainable transport projects. This means putting much more emphasis on active transports, climate action and climate justice, and ensuring sustainable communities can flourish by investing in them.
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