Chapter 2 I Core Strategy
Strategic Objectives for Growth
2.16 This Plan sets out nine Strategic Objectives (SO’s) to guide the future development of Cork City. The Core Strategy focuses on the SO of Compact Liveable Growth. The remaining SO’s each have an individual chapter setting out specific development objectives and actions. Given their nature, all nine SO’s are not solely the responsibility of Cork City Council to implement.
The shape of the City’s future development will be a result of the joint efforts of Cork City Council, residents, stakeholders, developers, Government Departments and State and local development agencies, along with a range of other stakeholders in the city. The Plan’s 9 SO’s are summarised below, with the full text of each individual SO included in their relevant chapter within the Plan.
SO 1: Compact Liveable Growth Deliver compact growth that achieves a sustainable 15-minute city of scale providing integrated communities and walkable neighbourhoods, dockland and brownfield regeneration, infill development and strategic greenfield expansion adjacent to existing city. SO 2: Delivering Homes and Communities Provide densities that create liveable, integrated communities by using a mix of house types, tenures and sizes linked to active and public transport. Provide amenities, services and community and cultural uses to enable inclusive, diverse and culturally rich neighbourhoods. SO 3: Transport and Mobility Integrate land-use and transportation planning to increase active travel (walking and cycling) and public transport usage. Enable the key transport projects in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) delivering multi-modal usage and smart mobility, accessible for all. SO 4: Climate and 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 mitigate and adaptation. SO 5: Green & 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. SO 6: 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.
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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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