Cork City Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Volume 1

Chapter 1 I Introduction

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

National Planning Framework Strategic Outcomes

Cork City Development Plan Strategic Objectives

SO4 – Climate & Environment

Transition to a low-carbon, climate- resilient and environmentally sustainable future. Implement climate mitigation and adaptation measures that reduce our carbon footprint including sustainable energy consumption, sustainable transport, circular economy, green construction and flood risk mitigation and adaptation.

Strengthened Rural Economies & Communities

Compact Growth

Transition to a Low Carbon & Climate Resilient Society

SO5 – Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity Manage and enhance green and blue infrastructure, to protect and promote biodiversity, ecology and habitat connectivity, protect natural areas, enhance landscape character and maritime heritage, and manage access to green and blue spaces that provide recreation, amenity and natural areas.

Enhanced Culture, Amenity & Heritage

Transition to a Low Carbon & Climate Resilient Society

Sustainable Management of Water, Waste and Other Environmental Resources

SO6 – Economy and Employment

Be a national and regional economic driver delivering strong, resilient, diverse and innovative economic growth. Focus new employment in strategic areas across the city. Enhance Cork’s role as a city of learning, using knowledge and talent as a key enabler for city and economic growth.

Strengthened Rural Economies & Communities

A Strong Economy supported by Enterprise, Innovation and Skills

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