CE Report on the Draft Plan Consultation Volume 1

Chapter 11

Placemaking and Managing Development

Issues / Recommendations / Observations

Sub. No.

Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation

Placemaking and Overarching Principles

Submits that Strategic Objective 9: Placemaking and Managing Development could consider adding the protection of existing fragile communities, capitalising on the unique character of Cork by protecting uniqueness and maintaining identity of Historic City and Medieval City.

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SO 9 is a strategic objective, which covers a very broad range of place-making principles. The Draft Plan supports social inclusion, recognising the unique character of Cork and through its built heritage objectives, protecting the built heritage of the historic city. The objective supports liveable, diverse, well- designed spaces and design that respects the character of these areas. As these issues have been given full consideration in other parts of the plan, no change

is recommended. Recommendation:

Correct the incorrect title/typographical error for SO 9 to read “Placemaking and Managing Development” and delete “Environmental Infrastructure”.

Supports placemaking as a central focus of this plan, which will be an essential part of building resilience into the future as our public spaces are reimagined and a strong connection is established between them and the local community.

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This support is acknowledged. Recommendation: No change.

All developments should provide public benefit in the form of public open space for use by the occupiers and the wider neighbourhood / common good. The Draft Plan does not make it clear that this is to be applied beyond mainstream housing development. It is very important that good places are made by new developments whatever the land use. 68

Public open space is important to placemaking and also to providing amenity for residents, workers, visitors, students or other people groups that need access to public space throughout the day. Public open space is required for residential and mixed use development. Broader open space requirements are considered in the Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy and the forthcoming Active Recreation Infrastructure Study. Landscaping is an essential component of all development for all uses. Compact growth, a key principle on which the development plan is based, relies on the efficient use of urban land, which is a finite resource. It is not always practical or desirable to provide public open space in some locations or for some land uses. Public benefit is derived from

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