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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents 10
List of Tables 12
List of Figures 12
Executive Summary 13
PART I: Introduction, Methodology and Context 23
1 Introduction 23
1.1 Project Aim and Objectives 23
1.2 Scope 24
1.3 Outcomes 25
1.4 Project Participants 26
2 Methodology 27
2.1 The Need for a Futures Approach 27
2.2 Methodology of the Study 29
2.2.1 Prospective Through Scenarios Process 30
2.2.2 Methods and Techniques 36
2.2.3 The Facilitation of Collaborative Stakeholders 38
3 Changing Ireland – the Context 39
3.1 Places 39
3.1.1 Space and Economy 39
3.1.2 Evolution of Irish Spatial and Land-Use Policy 41
3.1.3 Current Spatial Trends in the EU and Ireland 45
3.2 People 49
3.2.1 Doubling of the Population 49
3.2.2 Dublin and the Gateways – Issues of Scale 52
3.2.3 Values and Society 55
3.3 Potential 62
PART II: Exploring the Future 67
4 The Strategic Question 67
5 Driving Forces of Change 67
5.1 21 st Century Challenges 67
5.2 Driving Forces of Change, Issues and Trends 70
6 Scenario Logics 100
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