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Title: Briefing Paper No. 1: Good Planning Key to Future Success Publication Date: November 2009 Authors: Rob Kitchin and Alastair Adair Summary: The paper argues that the opportunity for a long term, sustainable recovery is greatly increased through strategically aware and robust planning systems. This means, on the one hand reform of the planning systems […]
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This ICLRD research study team has developed case studies on six different communities to better understand the linkages between mixed income/integrated developments and emerging policy agendas for promoting sustainable communities. The six sites include: Northern Ireland: Spring Farm Estate, Antrim; Gobnascale/Irish Street Area, Derry/Londonderry; and Carran Cresent, Enniskillen. Republic of Ireland: Cranmore Estate, Sligo; Mahon […]
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Title: Rural Restructuring: Local Sustainable Solutions to the Rural Challenge Publication Date: June 2009 Team: Caroline Creamer, Neale Blair, Karen Keaveney, Brendan O’Keeffe, John Driscoll Funding:HEA Summary: The report details the need for a focused approach to rural development that harnesses local assets and potentiality through joined up collaboration.Read more.
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Title:The Newry-Dundalk Twin-City Region: Supporting the Implementation of Cross-border Collaborative Frameworks Publication Date: January 2009 Team: Alastair Adair, Jim Berry, John Driscoll, Chris Van Egeraat, Erick Guerra, Stanley McGreal, Christopher Ryan, Francois Vigier, Justin Gleeson Funding: Summary: This report brings together current research on how to realise the benefits of cross-border collaboration in the Newry-Dundalk […]
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Seminar and Launch Programme Programme of the day’s events. ICLRD & Small Towns Study Presentation by John Driscoll, Director, ICLRD on the work of ICLRD and the background to the small cross-border towns and villages project. Fostering Mutual Benefits in Cross-Border Areas Presentation by the Research Team outlining specific background to study, focus of study, […]
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Title: Fostering Mutual Benefits in Cross-Border Areas: The Challenges and Opportunities in Connecting Irish Border Towns and Villages Publication Date: November 2008 Team: Caroline Creamer, Neale Blair, Brendan O’Keeffe, Chris Van Egeraat, John Driscoll Funding: International Fund for Ireland and HEA Summary: This research considers the relationship and connectivity that exist between five cross-border settlement […]
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Title:The Newry-Dundalk Twin-City Region Working Papers Publication Date: June 2008 Summary: This document contains the working papers that led to ICLRD’s report on cross-border collaboration in the Newry-Dundalk Sub Region through integrated planning and development strategies. Read more. Related Documents: The Newry-Dundalk Twin-City Region: Supporting the Implementation of Cross-border Collaborative Frameworks Developing a Strategic Alliance […]
Read More...The All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) and ICLRD collaborated with the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) in Northern Ireland to develop a methodology for identifying a baseline inventory of service infrastructure in Northern Ireland. This pilot project produced a series of accessibility maps for specific services within Northern Ireland using Geographical Information System (GIS). The research team […]
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Thematic Workshop: Local Communities as Agents of Change: The Significance of Participation in Governance & Planning 28th March 2007 Hosted by NIRSA, NUI Maynooth in association with Southside Partnership & Meath CDB The second thematic event to be jointly hosted by NIRSA, NUI Maynooth, Southside Partnership and Meath CDB took place on Wednesday, 28th […]
Read More...Informing Spatial Planning – Preparing for 2007-2013 26th January 2007 Hosted by National Institute for Regional & Spatial Analysis (NIRSA), NUI Maynooth In association with the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA), the European Spatial Planning Observatory Network (ESPON), and the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD), a one day workshop, […]
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