4 - Knowledge & Understanding Of Climate Change & Climate Action
Support for Climate Action in Cork City Area
Questions: Q.35 To what extent would you support the following actions being implemented in the Cork City area? Q.36 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement for the Cork City area?
Sample size: 509
All adults
Somewhat support
Strongly support
Any support
“Cork City must transform into a more sustainable place to live and work that is climate neutral and resilient” 64% strongly agree
More Parks and biodiversity (eg grass, trees, rivers/ lakes and plants) Locally produced food (Co Cork) prioritised in shops and restaurants More on-street tree planting where feasible
92%
18%
75%
88%
20%
69%
89%
21%
68%
93%: 16-34 yrs
More pedestrianised streets
86%
29%
60%
Pedestrian priority at traffic crossings
85%: 16-34 yrs
79%
29%
49%
Bus and Cyclist priority at traffic lights Reduce the burning of solid fuels (coal, turf, wood etc) to heat homes Higher density housing in the city centre Higher density housing in the city suburbs Higher density housing in commuter towns (such as Glanmire and Ballincollig) Reallocating road space (incl on-street parking spaces) to bus lanes or cycle lanes
80%: 16-34 yrs
72%
31%
41%
71%
29%
42%
(72% ABC1; 53% C2DE)
67%
30%
37%
86% summary agree
66%
32%
34%
66%
33%
34%
66%
33%
33%
82%: 16-34 yrs 80% ABC1 72% C2DE
AVERAGE
77%
28%
49%
Consistent and positive support is evident for climate actions being implemented in the Cork City area. The top four climate actions are each supported by at least 85% of residents.
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