Intent: To encourage adoption of recommendations outlined in the Dublin Chamber response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region.::To promote business representation on an Implementation Group for the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin and/or Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region.::To encourage coordination across the four Dublin Local Authorities.
Details: Representations to the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly regarding the Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy and the Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan.
A submission in response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy was shared with all Dublin Councillors on the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly. It is available on the Dublin Chamber website: http://www.dublinchamber.ie/DublinChamberofCommerce/media/Policy-Documents/Dublin-Chamber-Submission-on-Draft-RSES-Dublin-MASP_1.pdf - SubmissionEmails were exchanged with Dublin Councillors on the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly. - EmailInformal conversation took place with a DPO in relation to Dublin Chamber's concerns about ensuring implementation of the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan. - Informal communication
Intent: Discussion in regards to the Chamber's submission and update on the progress of the plan
Details: Meeting with Jim Conway, Director at Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly to discuss the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Eastern and Midland Region
Gerry questioned Jim Conway as to reason why Naas is not identified as a major growth town in the draft NPF. He identified reasons for its inclusion and questioned the rationale to its omission in the draft plan - Event / Reception
Intent: Coordination of capital investment priorities with demographic and business realities and implementation of the National Development Plan in alignment with the National Planning Framework.::Targeting of capital investment in urban areas, prioritising the following projects: Metro North / Metrolink, DART Underground, security of water and energy supply, improved urban public transport, and other urban projects.::Adoption of a long-term plan for the infrastructural and residential development of the whole capital city and its hinterland up to 2050.::Improvements to local public transport provision and services in the Greater Dublin Area.::Coordination of housing and infrastructural development in the Greater Dublin Area.::Provision of adequate residential capacity within the core urban area of the capital city and best use of remaining sites for development, including improved provision of social housing.::Minimising the impact of pedestrianisation projects and traffic re-routing on cong
Details: [Jan-April 2018] Seeking to improve the economic competitiveness of the Greater Dublin Area, and its attractiveness as a place to live, work, and do business.
Dublin Chamber hosted DPOs at events at which the Chamber advocated its positions on infrastructure, public transport, housing, and improved quality of life in Dublin. - Event / ReceptionDublin Chamber staff had informal communication with a DPO in relation to the Chamber's positions on infrastructure, public transport, housing, and improved quality of life in Dublin. - Informal communicationEmails were sent to DPOs in relation to Dublin Chamber's positions on infrastructure, public transport, housing, and improved quality of life in Dublin. - Email
Intent: Recognition of the Greater Dublin Area's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Formation of a long-term plan for the residential, commercial, and infrastructural development of the Greater Dublin Area.::Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area.::Promote city regions as the drivers of economic growth where investment in infrastructure will yield the highest return for the exchequer.::Coordinate urban consolidation on a regional basis.::Develop a comprehensive economic and industrial strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region.::Promote investment in world-class infrastructure for Dublin as a national economic priority.::Ensure fair and proportional representation for Dublin in the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly.::Ensure that the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (MASP) for Dublin is only voted upon by representatives of the said Metropolitan Area.
Details: [Jan-April 2018] Seeking enactment of Dublin Chamber's recommendations for implementation of the National Planning Framework and the development and implementation of subsidiary regional and metropolitan plans.
Dublin Chamber hosted DPOs at events at which the Chamber's recommendations on regional NPF implementation were advocated. - Event / ReceptionDublin Chamber made a submission to Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly and Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government in which the Chamber made recommendations to inform the new Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Eastern & Midland Region. - SubmissionDublin Chamber staff had informal communication with a DPO in which issues relating to regional implementation of the NPF were discussed. - Informal communication
