Chapter 2 I Core Strategy
Integrating a diverse mix of uses into an urban environment is of central importance, counter- acting traditional land use planning approaches of separating land uses from each other. Applying the 15-minute city to objectives within this City Development Plan and during its implementation will help achieve positive changes in urban lifestyles and a new city rhythm.
City of Walkable Neighbourhoods & Communities
2.28 The 15-minute city is based on a network of neighbourhoods at a scale that puts people first. While the 15-minute city includes travel by public transport, walkable neighbourhoods concentrate on local active travel – walking and cycling. The design of new buildings and public spaces respect local context and offer constant opportunities to interact. New development focuses on creating a positive experience for people and communities in their neighbourhood, including a mix of uses that increase interactions at street level. Well-designed neighbourhoods provide a quality of life for the individual and their neighbourhood that stimulates and enriches everyday lives. 2.29 Cork City has an existing and emerging network of neighbourhoods within the city centre, the city suburbs and the four urban towns. This network is based on 10-minute walking areas (800m) that provide a mix of homes, schools, shops, parks, jobs and community spaces. Planning for Liveable Walkable Neighbourhoods requires the integration of a range of house types and tenures, jobs, recre- ation, green space, local shops, medical centres, small businesses and more. New developments need to reflect and respond to existing context by delivering the right mix of uses at a scale and design that creates high quality places. They also need to enhance the neighbourhood by increasing social interactions that improve the quality of life.
2.26 The basic concept of a 15-minute city is where residents have easy access to their essential needs at distances taking no more than 15 minutes by public transport, foot or by bicycle. It is based on a network of liveable neighbourhoods and communities that offer diverse housing options, with safe access to active and public transport, local health care, education, shops, and other community infrastructure. Every resident’s 15-minute city differs due to their mobility preferences, their location, the quality of services and differing abilities to access these services. 2.27 In a highly functional 15-minute city, all residents enjoy a high quality of life through the ease in which they live, work, provide, care, learn and enjoy life within their urban environment. It also supports social inclusion by providing jobs, housing and services within people’s immediate neighbourhood.
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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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