TWICE THE SIZE - DIT Update - Dublin Institute of Technology
TWICE THE SIZE - DIT Update - Dublin Institute of Technology
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C. GALWAY<br />
MAIN DRIVING FORCES OF CHANGE<br />
1. High population growth in recent years.<br />
2. Location within the Atlantic Corridor.<br />
3. Strong image linked to arts, culture and vibrant student population.<br />
4. High quality <strong>of</strong> natural environments as part <strong>of</strong> location on the West coast.<br />
5. Pressure on natural amenities and agricultural land arising as a result <strong>of</strong><br />
overdevelopment.<br />
6. The development <strong>of</strong> the Greater Harbour and Docks area into a commercial cultural and<br />
residential flagship focal area.<br />
7. Development <strong>of</strong> the creative industries sector.<br />
8. Existing strong medical and ICT sectors.<br />
9. Amalgamation <strong>of</strong> tourists attractions in the city and the region.<br />
10. Existing research strengths into the generation <strong>of</strong> renewable ocean based energy.<br />
KEY PIVOTAL UNCERTAINTIES<br />
1. Ability to retain ICT and medical devices sectors.<br />
2. Planning’s ability to provide high quality urban environments to cater for high rates <strong>of</strong><br />
growth.<br />
3. Risks associated with impacts <strong>of</strong> climate change, especially flooding.<br />
4. Possibility to become a centre for ocean-based energy.<br />
5. Ability to retain and foster Irish speaking communities.<br />
POTENTIAL IDEAS FOR PREFERRED VISION FOR GALWAY<br />
Brand The City <strong>of</strong> Talent and<br />
Creativity<br />
Assets Strong brand linked to<br />
arts, crafts, festivals<br />
and vibrancy<br />
Pool <strong>of</strong> young &<br />
talented people in<br />
universities & magnet<br />
for artists<br />
Potential Development <strong>of</strong><br />
indigenous industry<br />
based on arts, creative<br />
sector & multicultural<br />
population<br />
Using creativity in<br />
developing innovative<br />
solutions to ensure<br />
high quality <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
& built environments<br />
Smart Partnerships<br />
Strong ICT and<br />
medical devices<br />
sector<br />
Two third level<br />
institutes: NUI<br />
Galway and GMIT<br />
Further<br />
development <strong>of</strong><br />
high value added<br />
services in ICT, life<br />
sciences and<br />
medical devices<br />
sectors upon<br />
collaboration <strong>of</strong> NUI<br />
Galway & GMIT with<br />
industry<br />
169<br />
Green Capital<br />
High quality local<br />
natural environment<br />
Combination <strong>of</strong> wind<br />
and wave resources<br />
Strengthening <strong>of</strong><br />
tourist industry<br />
through provision <strong>of</strong><br />
unique products<br />
linked to water and<br />
wind<br />
Potential for<br />
generation <strong>of</strong><br />
renewable energy –<br />
ocean based