Chapter 2 I Core Strategy
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Cork City Green and Blue Infrastructure Study
Cork Green and Blue Infrastructure (GBI) Study: GBI is the term used to describe the network of natural and semi-natural green and blue spaces and corridors in a given area such as parks and gardens, woodlands, fields, hedges, lakes, ponds, playing fields, coastal habitats, cycle routes, rivers /water courses. Compact liveable growth includes the need to reduce the human impact on the environment and transition to a low carbon city. This study reviewed GBI assets in Cork City to consider how to protect, enhance and link this network of spaces. Locations where new high quality GBI is needed to support existing communities are identified.
Cork City Child Yield Analysis
Cork City Child Yield Analysis: This study was prepared to plan for the needs of children in development proposals, this study analyses census data, international best practice and uses trend-based modelling to indicate the likely number of children expected from any given development. The study presents estimates for childcare, education and open space needs arising from an individual scheme or multiple schemes using forecast modelling.
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