Chapter 11
Placemaking and Managing Development
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Support for the Tall Building Strategy and the approach to the City Docks which appropriately balances the benefits and societal costs of tall buildings.
414, 418
This support is acknowledged. Recommendation: No change.
Residential Development
It is submitted that Objective 11.1: Sustainable Residential Development is possibly the most important objective in the Plan. The objective is strongly supported, except: • Permeability / connectivity needs to be firmly rooted in the objective as a way of unlocking the potential of Cork and a network of 15-Minute Neighbourhoods. • Clause (f) should be upgraded to refer to pedestrian and cyclist permeability
402
It is agreed that Objective 11.1 should be amended to refer to permeability within sites and integration and connectivity into the surrounding urban environment to enable short trips by walking and cycling. Recommendation Amend Objective 11.1 Sustainable Residential Development as follows: Objective 11.1 Sustainable Residential Development Residential developments shall be sustainable and create high quality places which: a. Contribute to placemaking and to the 15-minute city and walkable neighbourhood concepts. b. Prioritise walking, cycling and public transport, and minimise the need to use cars. c. Deliver a quality of life which residents and visitors are entitled to expect, in terms of amenity, safety and convenience. d. Provide a good range of community and support facilities, where and when they are needed and that are easily accessible. e. Present an attractive, well-maintained appearance, with a distinct sense of place and a quality public realm that is easily maintained.
414
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