Chapter 8
Heritage, Arts and Culture
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Detailed actions in the area of equitable access to the arts are for consideration within this Strategy. In Objective 8.15 Creative Cork Strategy the Chapter also includes an objective to implement the Creative Cork Strategy which recognises youth culture as a creative force and an art form for Cork City. Objective 8.11 Strategic Arts and Culture includes the fo llowing statement: “To ensure that the nurturing of the arts and associated services is part of the planned development of Cork City and its urban and rural neighbourhoods.” Objective 8.16 Arts and the Public Realm includes the following statement: “Provid e for cultural and family uses in planning of public realm development projects.” It is considered that the Draft Plan makes several references to youth and the arts. Recommendation: No change. A new ACA for the South Channel has been proposed to protect the built heritage associated with the river. Chapter 8 sets out a number of objectives that aim to preserve, strengthen and enhance Cork City ’s unique and historic city centre. Objective 8.4 sets out the Draft Plan’s approach to the protection of the Medieval Historic Core in the city. Objective 8.7 sets out policy in relation to the protection and enhancement of the City’s industrial archaeology , while Objective 8.8 sets out policy in relation to the enhancement and protection of underwater archaeology. Objective 6.21 seeks to commission a river use management plan to examine the commercial and recreational potential of the River Lee and Upper Harbour. The ABTA process is separate to the development plan making process.
This submission focuses on Corks Maritime culture and the multifunctional role of the River Lee. It highlights how the river provides opportunities for people from all backgrounds to enjoy boats and boating. The need for a water access assessment as part of ABTAs for the city and docklands is also highlighted. A Local Area Plan for the River Lee would provide the framework to develop and manage this great city open space as an entity. The submission also highlights the importance of preserving and protecting existing assets, historic
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