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Presentation to 2014 ICLRD Conference, Armagh City
Liam ConneallySenior PlannerLimerick City and County Council
Introduction
LG role in supporting Enterprise and Economic Growth
Questions to be asked of Local Government
Putting People First
Responding to the Challenge – Limerick's approach
Questions
Have we a clear sense of what we want for our future environment?
Is the Local Government Structure fit for the challenge ahead?
Do we have the skills sets and competencies available to play our part in a changing system?
We talk about spatial planning but should we not be discussing planning for people?
Have we the courage to embrace a different way of responding to the new demands of Putting People First?
Putting People First
Local Government is being empowered to lead economic, social and community development locally.
Local Government will be the main vehicle of governance and public service at local level, deliver efficient and good value services, and represent citizens and communities, as effectively and accountably as possible.
Separate structures of public service will not therefore be established outside of local government unless clearly necessitated in exceptional circumstances.
• High Level of Unemployment
• Poorly Performing City Centre
• High Level of Social Deprivation
• Lack of Unity
• Image
The Approach
That the people of Limerick are supported by a professional, proactive and accessible local government structure at the heart of a wider public service
Acknowledged for its inclusive participation of all it's citizens in the development of their community
That Limerick is the desired location for business development, cultural enrichment and educational opportunity
That Limerick and the MidWest will compete with other European destinations in terms of business, tourism, living and investment
Vision
Empowering People
There are 8 priority themes in the regeneration programme
Community Participation, Empowerment and Civic Engagement and Whole of Government Approach - support an integrated approach across the LRFIP as a whole. The Policing, Justice and Community Safety Priority is required to create the conditions for other elements of the LRFIPs to work.
Education and Learning
Health and Well Being
Ageing Well
Employability and Work
Families and youth at risk
Community
Social Strategy
• Mid-West Task Force Report
• Putting People First – Action Programme for
Effective Local Government (DoECLG)
- LA’s to prepare Economic Development Plans
• Alignment of Economic and Spatial Policies of the
merging Local Authorities
• Other Locations who have transformed their Cities/Regions have used this approach
• Consultants GVA/AECOM/Thinking Place appointed
• Expertise in:-
1. Economic Analysis and Business and Economic Development2. Spatial and Urban Planning3. Architecture, Cultural and Heritage4. Transportation5. Marketing
• Limerick City Urban Area
• Key Locations in County
Economic and Spatial Plan
Limerick 2030: An Economic and Spatial Plan
3 Elements:-
Economic Strategy
Spatial Plan
Marketing Plan
ECONOMIC STRATEGY
Economic objectivesStrategy: Reviving Limerick’s Economy
Research & Analysis
Economic Challenges
Economic Objectives
Economic Actions
Economic objectives
Grow and Diversify the Limerick Economy
Attract Greater Level of FDI
Bring More Economic Activity to the City Centre
Increase High Value Knowledge Based Employment
Maximise Impact of Limerick’s ICT Assets and Reputation
Improve Economic Infrastructure
Develop Economic Governance and Delivery Structure
Economic Challenges
Economic objectives
Position Limerick as a competitive knowledge economy,
known for its skills base, excellence in high-tech sectors
Develop an outstanding environment for starting and growing new
business
Create the conditions for long-term economic growth
Create a vibrant city centre economy with a new mix of economic uses
and a strong education presence
Maximise local employment impact from development and Regeneration
Economic Objectives
Economic objectives
Conclusions and Recommendations:-
1. Potential to Create 12,000 FTE new jobs (5,000 in City Centre)
2. Limerick should aim to become Ireland’s most Business Friendly
Location
3. Develop Multi-Sectoral Cluster Approach
4. Develop Rural Economic Nodes around Principal Towns
5. Identify Strategic Uses for Industrial Zoned Lands in County Limerick
Economic Strategy
Economic objectives
Conclusions and Recommendations (continued):-
6. Establish €50M Seed and Venture Capital Fund
7. Develop Ultra-fast Broadband Capacity
8. Develop City Centre Higher Education Campus
9. Develop Innovation Hub
10.Establish High Level Economic Group
Economic Strategy
SPATIAL PLAN
‘A good city is like a good party, you stay much longer than you planned’
Jan Gehl
A Premier Shopping and Leisure Destination
A Thriving Business Centre
An Expanding Residential Population
A Leading Centre for Culture/ Arts/ Creative Industries
A World Class Tourism Destination
A High Quality Safe, Pedestrian Friendly Place
Strong Rural Economy
Vision for Limerick City Centre
A ‘Special City’ – innovative, authentic, attractive, unique,
progressive at the centre of a prosperous rural hinterland
1. A Revitalised Waterfront
2. The Limerick Cultural Centre
3. Great Streets
4. A New City Square
5. City Centre Higher Education
Campus
6. Renewal of Georgian Quarter
7. A New Public Transport
Interchange
7 Transformational Projects
A New Riverside Park
Extending from Sarsfield Bridge to King John’s Castle
The ‘front garden’ to the city - pedestrian- friendly and ‘green
Open views and access - remove Sarsfield House
Open up rear of Hunt Museum
New Pedestrian Bridge across Abbey River
Limerick Cultural Centre as focal point
The Limerick Cultural Centre
A state of the art visitor attraction/ destination on the riverfront :‘hub’ concept - museum, library, performance - National Diaspora Centreiconic architecturethe best site - waterfront and heart of the city
A New City Square
Centred on Arthur’s Quay AreaA meeting place / place of celebrationPedestrianise or limit through trafficActive frontagesAppropriate scale and high quality designAppropriate to Limerick
Reviving the Shopping Offer
New Retail Development adjacent to Arthur’s Quay
Renovation of Cruises Street
Refurbishment Debenhams / Pennys
Support for Independent shopping
Open air/ street market
High Quality, Pedestrian Friendly Retail Quarter
City Centre Education Campus
Imperative to aid revitalisation of City Centre
A multi-campus concept - UL/ LIT and MI
Build on LIT proposals and recent investments by MIStudent accommodation
Complements Development of a Business Quarter
Renewal of Georgian Quarter
Tax incentive regime to encourage refurbishment for home ownership (LivingCities Initiative)Owner Occupier – business/retailCouncil – led pilot/ demonstration projectNeed to retain and protect existing businessesNeed to meet people’s accommodation needsProtection can lead to DestructionNeed to Relax Restrictions
Public Transport Interchange
A new inter-modal interchange
Refurbished rail station, new bus station, relocated car park
New entrance plaza
Better signage and connections to city core
Aerial View of Transformational Sites
A B
C D
Train/Bus Station
Sarsfield Bridge
Georgian Quarter
Charlotte Quay
Dock Road
Photomontage of Riverside Park
Photomontage of New City Square
Georgian Block – Demonstration Project
• Estimated Project Cost €2M
• Limerick Civic Trust
Limerick City & County Limerick City & County CouncilCouncil
CPGCPGLCDCLCDC
SPCSPCSPC SPC SPC
Metropolitan District
Municipal District
DistrictDistrict
Municipal District Municipal District
• Signing of the Charter of Cohesiveness and Convergence
• Economic Forum
• Reduction of City Council Rates by 21% in 2013/14
• Introduction of Business Incentive Scheme
• Since January 2013 – 450 new jobs created in Limerick City Centre
• Review of Development Contribution Schemes
• Implementation of a single business support centre
• Establishment of the Limerick Marketing Company
• Innovation Hub ready for Launch
• City Centre Cultural Infrastructure Strategy
• Limerick – National City of Culture 2014
Progress To Date
Economic Forum;
“To advise, support and influence the delivery of Limerick 2030: Economic and Spatial Plan and to assist in the development of other measures to improve the economy in Limerick”.
Key City Centre Development Sites to be progressed
‘Opera’ Site
Arthur’s Quay Retail Centre
Georgian Block
‘Hanging Gardens’ Development
Bridge connecting Arthurs Quay Park to Johns Castle
To Conclude Local Government is a significant player in the economic development of this country. Its role is often undervalued but its contribution is immense. As highly accountable and responsive organisations, grounded in their business, environmental, cultural, educational, and social communities, they are closest to our citizens needs. Local Government is therefore not just simply an agent of central government, it is in its own right an innovative leader of the economic growth of the country across all sectors of society. We look forward to further enhancement of this role over the next programme of EU funding and we will make a significant contribution to the achievement of the challenging targets of Irelands National Reform Programme.