CDM News - August 2007 - (Page 3)

“It is really not a question of whether Dublin should develop … It’s a question of how development can be implemented in an imaginative and sustainable way within a finite amount of land.” —Alan G. Hooper, manager of CDM’s Ireland office A critical component of the study was engaging stakeholders from more than 20 government agencies, business organizations, and public interest groups. Through multiple interactive sessions and community discussions, the study team solicited information on what different stakeholders valued about Dublin Bay and how it could be improved as a resource. The study was designed to be an iterative process of learning, analysis, dialogue, and action to address land-driven constraints on economic development in Dublin and improve the quality of life and environment in this world-class city. Overall, participants shared a common feeling that the dramatic changes to Dublin in recent years have been advantageous to the standard of living, but perhaps not the quality of life. The potential developments in the port lands were seen as a possible mechanism for improving lifestyle in the city center, with better community facilities and open space. Moving Forward Feedback from the various stakeholders focused on concerns ranging from the amenity value of the bay to the need for protecting the vital trade route of the port. The unique nature of the bay and its environment are widely appreciated and stake“On completion of the report, the Dublin City holders expressed a strong desire for greater access Council has taken its ﬁndings under advisement to that resource and improved governance in its and is planning next steps toward the preparation management. of a strategic framework plan for future development of the extraordinary resource that is Dublin Bay,” said Hooper. | Susan E. Cromidas Stakeholder input from the ﬁrst round of meetings shaped development of the initial scenarios identiﬁed for use of the port lands. These alternatives, in turn, formed the foundation for discussion at a second round of meetings to identify a shortlist of four options and evaluate approaches to the economic, environmental, and social issues within the shortlist. 3

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Contents Envisioning Tomorrow’s Dublin Initiative & Innovation Stabilize Mercury Mines Preserving Old Town Alexandria Taking a Hard Look at Concrete Corrosion Perspective: Harnessing Bioenergy Engineering Better Lives CDM Announces Award-Winning Projects People Highlights

CDM News - August 2007

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