3. VISION STATEMENT, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Vision Statement Shandon is a neighbourhood that cherishes its rich heritage , cultural dynamism and strong community bonds , fostering a vibrant , attractive , welcoming and inclusive place where people can live, work, learn, shop, visit, socialise, and grow old together. Objectives Aims
Protect the unique historic character of Shandon and revitalise it’s old buildings.
• Shandon’s historic character should be safeguarded and actively promoted for reuse in line with best conservation practice. • Heritage should be celebrated while adapting to modern needs to help address derelict and vacancy rates.
Shandon as a cultural city quarter with a focus on arts and culture.
• Stronger connections between existing arts and cultural venues and communities in Shandon should be fostered. • Local artists, galleries, theatres, and cultural events should be supported to occupy vacant or derelict buildings. • The community should be encouraged and supported in establishing a future cultural or heritage event for Shandon
Shandon as a place that is easy, safe, accessible and attractive to walk and cycle around with convenient and direct connections to the city centre.
• Safe, coherent, and well-lit footways and footpaths to the city centre should be created. • Opportunities to consolidate and rationalise parking to address impacts on Shandon’s accessibility should be sought.
Shandon as a nice place to live with shops, businesses, activities and a nice environment for all ages.
• An environment that supports inter-generational living should be created, ensuring that residents of all ages feel included and considered. • Residents should be able to access local services such as shops, recreational activities, and community services.
Creation of a thriving centre with more jobs and business opportunities.
• A vibrant Shandon Street should be established to attract businesses, start-ups, and job seekers. • Local entrepreneurship and innovation should be encouraged.
Shandon as a place that visitors will be more attracted to.
• Shandon should be made a more coherent and accessible visitor experience. • The area’s unique features, history, and cultural offerings should be showcased.
Shandon as a place that is green, sustainable and takes climate change into account. • Green spaces should be made inclusive and welcoming, providing a range of activities for the community.
• Energy-efficient infrastructure should be implemented, and greenhouse gas emissions reduced • The potential for delivering climate-positive projects should be optimized by integrating approaches recommended in the Cork City GBI Strategy, Tree Strategy, and other good practices for sustainable development across all actions in the IUS.
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