Introduction to Metropolitan Area Strategic Plans (MASP) in the Southern Region
The NPF targets significant growth and development in all five of Ireland’s cities. To achieve this, Metropolitan Area Strategic Plans (MASPs) have been designated in the NPF as the appropriate vehicle to address both the city and suburbs and adjoining area that supports the core of the city.
A MASP has been prepared for:
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The Cork Metropolitan Area;
The Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area;
The Waterford Metropolitan Area.
Targets alone will not be achieved unless important qualitative principles and new approaches to sustainable development are undertaken in how we plan for and manage growth in each metropolitan area. The strategic role andRegional PolicyObjectives forMASPs are set out in Section 3.4 of the RSES which apply to each MASP. These objectives are supported by the strategic goals summarised below and in Appendix 3:
Goal 1: Sustainable Place Framework Goal 2: Excellent Connectivity and Sustainable Mobility Goal 3: Economic Engines Driving Regional Enterprise Growth Goal 4: High Quality Environment and Quality of Life Goal 5: A Learning, Welcoming and Socially Inclusive Metropolitan Area Goal 6: Pioneering Locations Networked Internationally and Regionally Goal 7: Evolve Innovative Approaches and Strategic Priorities
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