Chapter 3 I Delivering Homes and Communities
Delivering Inclusive Communities
3.57 Cork City Council has a long history of working with local communities and other stakeholders in delivering or facilitating the delivery of community infrastructure and this commitment will continue. This will be guided by the Development Plan and the Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021 “Pure Cork - An Action Plan for the City”, an integrated strategy to guide the development of Cork City from an Economic, Social Inclusion, Community, Cultural, Sporting and Recreation perspective, which is scheduled for review. It will also be informed by the capacity analysis, operational requirements and development strategies of community infrastructure providers including, but not limited to, the Department of Education and the Health Service Executive (HSE). When considering the range of facilities and services provided or planed for Cork City, the Development Plan should not be read in isolation, but should be considered in the context of the policies, strategies and plans of these stakeholders and in particular in the implementation of the LECP. 3.58 The implementation of the policy objectives for the City Development Plan are informed by the ‘Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas’ (2009) and its companion document; ‘Urban Design Manual – A Best Practice Guide’ (2009) and any updated versions that may be published over the lifetime of the Development Plan. In engaging with our communities and infrastructure providers, Cork City Council will also work closely with the Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN), the Cork City Local Community Development Committee, community groups and representatives of commu- nity service providers. As previously stated, social inclusion is a cross cutting theme for all sections of the plan, which seeks to support the development of a more socially inclusive city. The remainder of this section addresses the following: • Development Proposals • Community Hubs and Adaptable Facilities • Children & Young People • A Learning City • Health • Recreation & Amenity • Libraries • An Inclusive, Equitable and Safe City
Overview
3.55 Cork City is made up of a rich tapestry of diverse communities. Cork City Council seeks to ensure that the city is welcoming and represents a place of choice for all people to live and visit. Cork City represents a milieu of diverse people with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, experiences, outlooks, ambitions and ways of life. Cork City Council seeks to support social inclusion that supports a mix of geographically based commu- nities and individuals, regardless of social back- ground, level of ability, sexual orientation and identity, age, religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background or country of origin. Social inclusion is a cross cutting theme of this plan. This section focusses on providing a spatial framework for inclusive communities. It should be read in parallel with the Local Economic and Community Plan of the Cork City Local Community and Development Committee along with the policies, strategies and plans of a range of key partners and stakeholders whose actions support the wellbeing of residents and communities in Cork City. 3.56 The catchment area for different types of community infrastructure also differs, for example, a hospital serves a much larger catchment than a community centre or school. The provision of these facilities and associated services in appropriate, accessible and sustainable locations close to housing and employment uses and public transport services plays a major part in improving the quality of people’s lives, creating more vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods, fostering social inclusion and cohesion and supporting more sustainable lifestyles. It is critical that as Cork City grows and development is accommodated in a more compact manner, deficiencies in community infrastructure are identified and addressed through the provision of new or expanded facilities and associated services.
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