TWICE THE SIZE - DIT Update - Dublin Institute of Technology
TWICE THE SIZE - DIT Update - Dublin Institute of Technology
TWICE THE SIZE - DIT Update - Dublin Institute of Technology
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A. CORK<br />
MAIN DRIVING FORCES OF CHANGE<br />
1. Location supporting Cork’s position as one <strong>of</strong> the Atlantic Gateway cities.<br />
2. Decline in rural population in West Cork and Kerry.<br />
3. Co-operation between Cork City Council and Cork County Council within the Cork Area<br />
Strategic Partnership (CASP).<br />
4. Existing collaboration initiatives between Cork City Council, UCC and CIT.<br />
5. Decline <strong>of</strong> the traditional manufacturing sector.<br />
6. Strong bio-technology/pharmaceuticals economic cluster.<br />
7. Strong food and drink sector.<br />
8. Major rejuvenation programme for Cork Docklands.<br />
9. Consequences <strong>of</strong> global warming, such as flooding, impact on agriculture and<br />
biodiversity.<br />
10. River Lee and the harbour as the potential backbones for development <strong>of</strong> the city.<br />
KEY PIVOTAL UNCERTAINTIES<br />
1. Success <strong>of</strong> Docklands development.<br />
2. Achieving the regional balance on national scale (success <strong>of</strong> NSS).<br />
3. Ability to retain and attract Foreign Direct Investment.<br />
4. Provision for unified governance system for Cork.<br />
5. Flooding – extent and response.<br />
POTENTIAL IDEAS FOR PREFERRED VISION FOR CORK<br />
Brand City <strong>of</strong> Water Stronghold <strong>of</strong> Irish<br />
Culture<br />
Assets River Lee<br />
The harbour<br />
The Docklands<br />
Potential Recreational use <strong>of</strong><br />
Lough and the<br />
harbour<br />
Water sold as a<br />
resource<br />
Tidal barrages<br />
Advanced water<br />
technologies<br />
Water based energy<br />
generation<br />
Stop for cruise ships<br />
Cultural and<br />
recreational facilities<br />
Strong GAA spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
the county<br />
Urban heritage and<br />
natural beauty<br />
Capital <strong>of</strong> Irish<br />
culture and sports<br />
Musical centre <strong>of</strong> the<br />
West<br />
Tourism sector<br />
strengthened through<br />
development <strong>of</strong><br />
unique tourism<br />
product<br />
150<br />
Modern Industries<br />
Existing<br />
pharmaceutical and<br />
food sectors<br />
Third level<br />
educational institutes<br />
High-value added<br />
employment in<br />
pharmaceutical and<br />
food sectors around<br />
the strong R&D base