Chapter 6
Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
• Submission asks for increase in tree planting and biodiversity in the North West area of Cork City, particularly where many new estates have been built in recent years. • Submission refers to the idea of having Miyawaki forests – growing micro woodland areas – as collaborative health projects across schools and groups in an area – across the north side there are many spaces identified by communities for such projects that are low cost and can be a focus for outdoor community activities throughout the seasons. • Include objective to promote native tree and plant species as part of all new developments. (iii) The submission requests that the following additional bullet point be added to Objective 6.5 Trees and Urban Woodland: Identify locations for new urban forestry areas across the CCC administrative that will assist in reducing urban sprawl and preserving and enhancing the identity of older city neighbourhoods and new city suburban areas.
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There are series of proposed measures in the Draft Plan that will address this issue, including the Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy and various projects stemming from it, as well as the City Landscape Strategy referred to in Objective 6.10. Recommendation: No change.
Community Food Growing
(i) Submissions in support of community food growing:
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Objective 6.8 Community Food Growing sets out the city policy to support community food growing opportunities at appropriate locations in Cork City that include the enhancement of existing and the provision of new allotments, urban
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