Chapter 2 I Core Strategy
Cork City Vacancy Rates (2016)
Figure 2.18: Average Household Size (AHS), Source: Census 2016
Cork City 2028: Compact Liveable Growth
The Core Strategy Map and Table
2.46 Cork City’s Core Strategy Map (Figure 2.20) and Table (Table 2.2) set out a land use strategy for Compact Liveable Growth for the plan period and beyond. The NPF population targets, detailed in section 2.9, are distributed to enhance and grow the existing network of neighbourhoods, towns and settlements in the city. The strategy provides the rationale for land use zonings and site-specific objectives set out in this Plan. It is based on a detailed analysis of the housing delivery potential carried out in the Joint Cork Housing Strategy and HNDA. It has also been prepared and informed by an appraisal of infrastructural capacities of sites and areas to accommodate new development within and adjoining the existing built-up area of the city. 2.47 The Core Strategy Map spatially illustrates strategic expansion areas within the city and the Core Strategy Table sets out accompanying population targets. The strategy also focuses on the delivery of core bus corridors, the Lee-to-Sea greenway and the longer-term delivery of an LRT alongside enhancing walking and cycling networks. The strategy is based on the following objectives for city growth, detailed further in Table 2.6.
2.44 Compact Liveable Growth promotes growth at the right locations primarily through regeneration, consolidation and re-intensification. This growth is supported by new physical and social infrastructure that puts people first, supporting everyday life that makes it easy and safe to move around Cork City. A mix of uses and densities provide high quality design and ensure a balance between protecting the amenities and character of a neighbourhood. 2.45 New development is designed to create people friendly environments for new homes, communities, employment, culture and learning. Buildings, public space and public places are designed for people, making room for life to unfold within the city at different times of day and night. Vibrancy is achieved through increasing social proximity that delivers a mix of uses, densities, house types and tenures, age groups, cultures and experiences within a rich urban environment. This mix creates a diverse, resilient and adaptable city more respon- sive to the changing world in which we live.
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