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
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
The Future <strong>of</strong> Gateways<br />
Cork<br />
Cork’s destiny will be formed by the ability to combine the best elements <strong>of</strong> its urban and<br />
rural environments. The key uncertainties facing the future <strong>of</strong> the city are the success <strong>of</strong><br />
the Docklands development, the vulnerability <strong>of</strong> flooding as a consequence <strong>of</strong> rising sea<br />
levels and the reliability on FDI. Development <strong>of</strong> a new brand for Cork based around water,<br />
as an element <strong>of</strong> the landscape and a resource, and Irish culture and heritage is proposed.<br />
Dundalk<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> Dundalk will be shaped to a large extent by the development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Dublin</strong>-<br />
Belfast corridor. A key uncertainty that may influence the city’s future is the continuation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the peace process and ability for Dundalk to develop a new distinctive positive image.<br />
Dundalk has the potential for the creation <strong>of</strong> a renewable energy and clean technologies<br />
cluster, as well as becoming an important recreational and leisure hub within the Eastern<br />
urban region.<br />
Galway<br />
Galway’s destiny will be influenced by high population growth, its image linked to arts,<br />
culture and education and the ability to retain the ICT and medical devices sectors. One <strong>of</strong><br />
the key challenges for the future will be ability to create high quality urban and rural<br />
environments while catering for high rates <strong>of</strong> growth. Underpinned by collaboration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
main educational institutions, the future strategy for Galway should aim to reinforce the<br />
culture and arts identity while developing high value added sectors, such as creative<br />
industries and life sciences.<br />
Letterkenny<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> Letterkenny will be highly reliant on this relationship with Northern Ireland<br />
and, in particular, Derry. The ability <strong>of</strong> Letterkenny to protect natural landscapes despite<br />
high growth pressures and sustain the distinctive and highly positive image based around a<br />
slow pace <strong>of</strong> life and good work-life balance will be paramount. Letterkenny’s future<br />
strategy should focus on strengthening its distinctive identity, development <strong>of</strong> tourism and<br />
attaining a synergy with Derry.<br />
Limerick<br />
Limerick’s future will highly depend on changing its negative image and the revitalisation <strong>of</strong><br />
some the most disadvantaged areas in the country, capitalisation on the strong educational<br />
sector and a reduction <strong>of</strong> the reliance on FDI. The future strategy for the city could be built<br />
around the creation <strong>of</strong> a ‘campus city’ and development <strong>of</strong> a new image underlined by<br />
19