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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

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