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preference of private car transport on grounds of sustainability and proper planning and development. In particular rail transportation is to be enhanced. The Council seeks for extension of a commuter service to Athy. The County Development Plan 2005-2011 is currently being drafted. Kildare County Housing Strategy 2001-2005 The Housing Strategy sets out a strategy for the development of housing in County Kildare. It assesses the need for housing and puts forwards measures for meeting this need. The Strategy gives evidence that the land zoned in County Kildare will be not sufficient to meet the housing needs until 2005. It has to be noted though that the capacity of the zoned land is calculated on a basis of 20 units per hectare, which is considered as not desirable under the Residential Density Guidelines (see above). The Strategy also states that there are no major obstacles to housing development in County Kildare, but that continued investment in infrastructures and support services are necessary. The Housing Strategy predicts an average household size in the county of 2.97 for 2006. Furthermore the Strategy identifies a backlog of affordable housing in the County in general and for Athy and other towns in particular. It is expected that also in the future the demand for social and affordable housing will exceed the anticipated supply. Concerning the spatial distribution of housing the Strategy confirms the relevant policies set out in the Kildare Development Plan and the SPGGDA. It reinstates that major transport corridors and designated primary and secondary growth centres will be the preferred locations for attracting the greater part of the anticipated housing growth. An increasingly pressing need is also identified to deal with the traffic congestion in Athy and to develop traffic management schemes, relief roads and other improvements. Kildare 2012: An Economic, Social and Cultural Strategy Kildare 2012 provides a framework for County Kildare as a whole for the next 10 years, jointly signed by the major stakeholders and agencies and drawn up and managed by the Kildare County Development Board (KCDB). It is the goal of the Strategy to achieve a better quality of life, better quality services, a better quality environment as well as equality, inclusion and co-operation. With help of a SWOT analysis the Strategy identifies key challenges Kildare is faced with: • Location close to Dublin, • Population growth and pressure, • Economic change, and • Slow pace of social and cultural development. In order to respond to these challenges, objectives have been developed, which deal with the following issues: • Transport and Communications • Housing and Physical Infrastructure • Community Needs • Economic Progress, Skills and Regional Development • Agriculture, Farming and Rural Development • Environmental Issues • Education, Training and Capacity Building • A Sense of Place In transport terms it is a goal to decrease the use of the private car and to encourage alternative modes of transport. Also, an integrated, comprehensive, reliable and accessible public and private transport system is to be achieved, as well as improved road safety in urban and rural areas. Athy IFPLUT Study 18 Final Report December 2004
In land use terms it is the aim to work towards a balanced development throughout the county in line with the Strategic Planning Guidelines. Also, future development is to be realised in a sustainable manner and selfsustaining centres are to be developed, where more people can live and work locally. Housing needs should also be met locally as far as possible. Community, educational, social and recreational facilities are to be provided parallel with future housing development. A Framework for Action 2002-2006: Report of County Kildare Tourism Task Force The Framework for Action provides a strategy for the development of the tourism sector in County Kildare. With help of a SWOT analysis the Task Force, consisting of representatives from the tourism sector and various agencies, identified key issues and actions: • Use of information and communication technology for tourism development, • Co-ordinate marketing approach, • Developing links with adjoining counties, • Engaging the trade for joint tourism development activity, and • Set up a co-ordination mechanism. The Framework confirms the economic nature of tourism with strong relationships with other sectors and policies. It provides a wide range of local jobs and alternatives to high technology areas. The Framework also underlines the importance of an attractive local environment and states that tourism facilities and attractions add to the quality of life of local residents. The canals and waterways are identified as a key strength in Kildare, but it is also recognised that there is a lack of facilities along these waterways for angling and fishing, and other activities. The potential of the tourism sector is undervalued so far and the status of Athy as Heritage Town is considered as a “Flagship” Project. Rural Transport: Service Audit and Needs Assessment (Kildare County Report) These studies were carried out on a county by county basis during 2001-2002 and broadly identified the existing level of rural transport services and the perceived need for improved services. Based on these studies, individual interest groups were invited and facilitated to put forward business plans to central government for the establishment and operation of rural transport initiatives. South Kildare Community Transport Ltd were one company who were successful in their application and details of the bus services run by this company are shown in section 3.7. Athy IFPLUT Study 19 Final Report December 2004
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Page 13 and 14: REVIEW Strategic Context of Athy Co
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DELIVERY Development of Preferred S
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Figure 9.1 Preferred Scenario Athy
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The preferred scenario is successfu
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