Cork MASP Policy Objective 17
Metropolitan Open Space, Recreation and Greenbelt Strategy It is an objective to achieve a healthy, green and connected metropolitan area through the preparation of a Metropolitan Open Space, Recreation and Greenbelt Strategy. This will require co-ordination between relevant stakeholders to deliver the sustainable development of parks, recreation and high quality public open space in the Cork Metropolitan Area. This Strategy may include, inter alia: a. An enhanced network of regional scaled parks in Metropolitan Cork and invest in upgraded facilities including Tramore Valley Park, Marina Park, Bishop Lucey Park Redevelopment, Northwest Regional Park, Riverside Public Walk (Lee Field to the Marina). Lee Fields Walk/Cycle extension to Ballincollig, Lough Redevelopment, Tivoli Docks Park, neighbourhood parks and public parks in the Metropolitan Towns. b . The sus ta inabl e deve lopment of green infrastructure as an interconnected series of green spaces including parks, natural green spaces and
ecosystems, greenways and blueways. c. The implementation of Greenway initiatives that provide important economic, leisure and tourism, health, active and sustainable travel and environmental benefits to the metropolitan area including the Lee to Sea Greenway initiative subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. d. In order to support decision-making in increasing recreation and tourism opportunities along the coastline, which is in close proximity to European Sites, the carrying capacity of SACs/SPAs will need to be established to understand what limits should be set for the extent of development. e. Protect and proactively manage and integrate natural spaces. f. The sustainable development of key recreation, sports and community facilities acrossMetropolitan Cork. g. The development of a Metropolitan Greenbelt Strategy in co-ordination between Cork City Council and Cork County Council.
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b. Support and seek investment in the sustainable remediat ion of Haulbowl ine Island and i ts transformation into a public recreational amenity. c. Support the acquisition and development of the City Quays in Cork for a high-quality water front public realm for public use. d. The cultural and economic significance of the Cork Event Centre is recognised, and delivery of the facility is supported. e. Seek investment in the strategy and investment programme of the Crawford Art Gallery.
Transformational Areas and Public Realm Subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process: a. Seek investment in transformational area projects and public realm enhancements in metropolitan urban areas with a focus on city centre regeneration through such initiatives as the Cork City Centre Strategy 2014 and Grand Parade/South Main Street Transformational Area.
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Flood Risk Management Seek investment in the sustainable development of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme to enhance climate change resilience and flood risk management in the metropolitan area.
The challenges of climate change and the transition to a low carbon society are a key component of the RSES and relevant objectives are set out in Volume 1, particularly in Chapters 2 and 5. Responding to these challenges will be particularly relevant to the MASP and the Guiding Principles for the Cork MASP seek to develop a balanced, compact and sustainable Metropolitan Area through integrated land use and transport planning based on support for sustainable transport modes.
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