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Cork City Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Volume 1

Chapter 2 I Core Strategy

Introduction

Cork City’s Context 2.2 Built around estuarine islands in the valley of the River Lee, Cork City is shaped by its rolling land- scape, waterways and a rich mix of natural, built and cultural heritage. Having gradually extended up the steep hills that rise to the north and south, the city now expands deeper into its hinterland. Today, Cork City’s urban environment includes a collection of streets, buildings, rivers and water- ways, parks, public spaces, natural habitats, native woodlands, trees and hedgerows. The quality of this environment directly relates to the quality of life, health and wellbeing of everyone who lives, works and visits the city. Recognising, managing and enhancing these qualities is a key task in the delivery and implementation of this Plan.

2.1 This chapter sets out the Core Strategy for the City Development Plan. Informed by Cork City’s context and a range of international, regional and local plans and policies it includes Strategic Objectives designed to improve the quality of life in the city. Population and housing targets are set out in line with the Housing Needs and Demand Assessment, the Housing Strategy and the Capacity Study that underpin the Plan. Suitable locations for development and growth are identified, with an emphasis on achieving sustainable development, compact livable growth and enhancing the quality of life in the city.

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Figure 2.1: Cork City’s Built Footprint in Context.

CB:CB EB:Bean_C LUC 002_11280_GBI_Context_r0_A1L 04/05/2021 Source: CCC, OSI