Fingal CoCo Planning & Strategic Policy Committee meeting - April 30th.
Section 2 - Concept Project
- 30 second project concept statement
- Permaculture - an agricultural approach & a systems philosophy
- Linking to key themes in the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023
(1) BIODIVERSITY - project to create ecological intensification
(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS - practical first-hand experience of sustainable solutions
(3) SOCIAL RESOURCE - building a shared multifunctional resource
(4) CREATE A SPACE - a unique space fostering human potential
2. 4/21/20152
30 second concept statement:
Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social
space creating an edible & abundant landscape based on
the principles of Permaculture.
- Growing inequality
- Jobs & growth
- Social instability
- Fractured society
- Short-termism
-The Commons
-True wealth
- Fresh quality food
- Community
- Non material well
being
- Monoculture
- Market driven
- Inefficient
-Wasteful
- Fossil fuels
- Bio-diverse
- Soil quality
- Local needs driven
- PermanentAgri.
- FosterArtisan prod.
- Consumer society
- Global market
- Extractive
- Unsustainable
- Inequality
- Reinvesting surplus
back into system
- Refocus on local
-Sustainable
- Socially equitable
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3. 4/21/20153
30 second concept statement:
Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social
space creating an edible & abundant landscape based on
the principles of Permaculture.
(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity
4. 4/21/20154
30 second concept statement:
Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social
space creating an edible & abundant landscape based on
the principles of Permaculture.
(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity
(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
5. 4/21/20155
30 second concept statement:
Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social
space creating an edible & abundant landscape based on
the principles of Permaculture.
(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity
(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
(3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation
6. 4/21/20156
30 second concept statement:
Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social
space creating an edible & abundant landscape based on
the principles of Permaculture.
(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity
(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
(3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation
(4) Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually
stimulating
Notas del editor
There is a lot of detail here & its more for illustration – but happy to expand on any questions
FOCUS on statement – EXPLAIN EACH TERM
PERMACULTURE – both an agricultural approach & a systems philosophy – expand upon solutions
Inspiring / positive / solution based / forward looking purposeful
4 core project principles:
BIODIVERSITY – project to create ecological intensification
Dev Plan – Nature is a form of capital – natural capital
benefits (including food, clean water, clean air & raw materials)
NATURAL CAPITAL – is green infrastructure:
Community
Health & wellbeing
Recreation & tourism
Attracts economic investment
Food industry
5 KEY THEMES:
Biodiversity
Parks, Open Space & Recreation
Landscape
Sustainable Water Mgt
Archaeological & Architectural Heritage
(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS – practical first hand experience of sustainable solutions
TRANSPORT
Wider choice in travel by promoting walking, cycling & public transport - alternative to the private car.
ENERGY
exploring innovative renewable energy technologies to become carbon neutral.
HOUSING
Housing is available in the right places, with good infrastructure, services and amenities & of a high standard to improve quality of life.
ECONOMIC
With vibrant rural & coastal environment the county is well positioned to benefit from rural based
Industries & tourism potential. Agriculture, horticulture, a strong food production
OTHER
Waste Mgt. / water conservation / broadband /
(3) SOCIAL RESOURCE – building social cohesion & shared experience / vision / real social networks
DEV Plan
‘Open spaces & areas of public realm e.g. streets, parks, squares, can be multifunctional resources
capable of delivering quality of life benefits for communities while protecting and enhancing our ecology & biodiversity. The design and management of open space can respect and enhance the character & distinctiveness of an area having regard to habitats and landscape types’.
UNIQUE SPACE – fostering human potential
Parks 2.0 a unique community resource & visitor attraction