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Border Regional Authority Planning Guidelines 2010 – 2022 – CHAPTER 1 All of the key investment priorities identified here, and outlined in Tables 1.8 and 1.9 will be subject to policies INFP1 and ENVP4 and ENVP5. 1.17 CHALLENGES FOR THE REGION 1. The Region is diverse in terms of economic activity and settlement patterns. The Guidelines must build on the strengths and opportunities identified in the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis outlined in appendix 3 ; 2. There are now two emerging corridors in the Region with the eastern corridor anchored on the three key settlements of Drogheda, Dundalk and Newry. The emerging western corridor anchored on the Derry/Letterkenny linked Gateway, and extends south towards Sligo and beyond towards the Galway Gateway. The central Border Region, between the above two corridors, presents significant challenges in terms of realising its potential; 3. There is a need to develop a clear, concise and simplified settlement framework at regional level, which can further be developed at County Council level through County Development Plans. This includes a more evidence based approach to land use planning; 4. The three Gateways in the Region can be considered as ‘developing’ Gateways, relative to other designated Gateways on the island, followed by the development of the Hubs as supporting centres. All analysis points to their increasing importance as drivers for future development of the Region. 5. Future economic growth in the Region will rely heavily, (though not exclusively), on the performance of the indigenous sector, with enhanced competitiveness, innovation, productivity, and renewal, (in terms of new firm formation and transformation of existing firms), being key elements. 6. Internationally traded services have gained a foothold in the Region over recent years. Recent connections into international broadband infrastructures are a positive development for realising future potential in this area, but requires more investment; 7. The strong food sector in the Region offers potential for further growth, with added value and increased productivity being key challenges. Similarly, tourism offers significant un-tapped potential. 8. The changing sectoral profile of the Border, (decline in construction and manufacturing activity in particular), alongside legacy issues in relation to educational attainment and early school leaving, and distance learning will require a key focus on skills development. 9. The electricity grid infrastructure, in the North West (NW) in particular, requires upgrading if the potential for renewable energy generation is to be realised. 10. Continued emphasis will need to be given to enhancing physical connectivity, specifically in relation to facilitating international access (incl. road links to Dublin and Belfast); the strategic radial and linking corridors which link the Region’s Gateways and other important settlements; and other strategically important intra-regional and cross-border transport links. 11. Out-migration and a ‘brain drain’ as well as daily commuting to other regions, including Northern Ireland, present significant challenges in providing sustainable and balanced regional development for the region 12. A significant challenge for the Border Region will be growing the share of energy derived from renewable sources, whilst conserving and protecting the extensive ecological and environmental assets of the region; 13. Future population growth must be developed in parallel with employment growth in appropriate locations so that these settlements and areas become self-sustaining and do not contribute to unsustainable commuting patterns 29
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