17. Are we smart at regional level ? GNP to continue to fall in 2010 ‘ ..no clear trends visible yet in relation to economic recovery rates’ Unemployment to reach 15% ‘ for areas that have traditionally suffered from deprivation these figures will be much higher at local level’ Sectoral Convergence and Clustering Effects- We live in hope?
30. Smart move 5 5. Align Regional Planning Guidelines (and statutory development plans areas) to river basin catchment areas
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33. Smart move 8 8. Empower communities: Allow citizens and communities to refer new development plans to An Bord Pleanála for scrutiny.
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35. Smart move 10 10. Create a community planning model for key towns and suburbs to spearhead regeneration . Integrate service provision (health and education) with regeneration strategies and new infrastructure to promote more structured governance and delivery.
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37. Thank you Paul McTernan, IPI MRTPI, Director Email. [email_address]