Chapter 7
Economy and Employment
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
support the evolution of this business education quarter as it will bring benefits for the city including talent, international students, a welcoming accessible and visible education sector, and a strong relationship between city centre businesses and the education sector. From a Cork University Business School (CUBS) perspective 4,500 students and 225 staff will be located in the city at this location. This footfall will boost the hospitality sector as well as increasing the vibrancy of the city. The proximity of CUBS to the Docklands, Lapps Quay, and Morrison’s Island will provide a real and physical connection between business and education. The business / education district does not preclude other uses such as residential. There should at all times be flexibility in zoning for complementary uses. For example, to ensure vibrancy, it should be appropriate to facilitate residential, office or hospitality on St Patrick’s Street. It is important that the plan supports the required healthcare infrastructure such as the proposed elective hospital and that steps are taken to secure a logical and deliverable location for this essential asset. This submission relates to a master plan for UCC and MUH lands at the North Mall Campus. The submission seeks to designate the site as a Strategic Employment Site, suitable for further education, health and research employment opportunities with potential to accommodate approximately 1,250 FTE jobs.
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The request to designate the site as a Strategic Employment is not considered to be appropriate. The area is a Landscape Preservation zone located on a sensitive riverside site of High Landscape value. These designations are incompatible with the identification of the site as a Strategic Employment Zone. Part of the site is “ZO 14 Institutions & Community” which is considered to be
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