Appendix 14_AA Screening Report

Client:

Cork City Council

Date:

March 2024

Project Title: Cork City LECP 2024-2029 Document Title: Appropriate Assessment Screening Report

Document Issue: draft

➢ To animate our city centre, communities, and neighbourhoods through art, learning and cultural events, and creative placemaking. ➢ To advance the potential of Cork's arts, culture and creative industries, and Learning and Education Services to contribute to economic growth.

HLG4: A City Driving Economic & Enterprise Development

Objectives:

➢ Invest in and develop Cork City’s communications, transport, and enterprise infrastructure to support economic growth. ➢ Support Cork City's innovative ecosystem to develop new ideas, concepts, products, and processes to contribute to sustainable economic growth. ➢ Continue to work with other key enterprise stakeholders to create an enterprise - friendly ecosystem that supports Cork City’s entrepreneurs, SMEs, and social enterprises through all stages of development. ➢ Continue to work with key city stakeholders to attract and retain Foreign Direct Investment. in Cork City ➢ Develop and expand Cork's tourism industry to support jobs and economic opportunities. ➢ Develop the skills base in Cork City to ensure there is an adequate supply of skills available to support economic and enterprise growth. ➢ Deploy renovation of derelict buildings as a key tool of community and economic transformation. Economic Diversity: Monitor resilience of Cork City’s economy. HLG5: A City of Safe, Accessible & Resilient Neighbourhoods

Objectives:

➢ Develop and support structures and partnerships which underpin safety and wellbeing in our city. ➢ A Placemaking approach will be taken to programme, policy and planning in Cork City Council.

➢ Promote local actions for built and natural heritage.

➢ Promote partnership approaches to accessibility and services.

➢ Support and champion the resilience of community organisation and structures.

HLG6: A City Leading on Sustainability & Climate Action

Objectives:

➢ Establish an inclusive climate-leadership culture that ensures our city is resilient and adapts to climate change.

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