New plan 'won't repeat spatial strategy mistakes' Taoiseach says new planning document won't set 'town against town' Michael Brennan February 2, 2017 Dublin "spreading like a carpet". Pic: RollingNews.ie Previous Next Image 1 of 3 11/05/2016. Dublin Scenes - Dublin City Views. Pictured view of O Connell Bridge looking towards the North side of the city from the 10th Floor, O Connell Bridge House, D Olier Street, Dublin 2 (Heineken Building) Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie Photo by Andrew Fanning Image 2 of 3 Launch of Strategic Development Plan Ireland 2040…2-2-17Pictured: An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. at the launch of strategic development plan Ireland 2040 at Maynooth University. The plan represents a new approach to planning that will enable political, civic, and business leaders to guide our society and economy over the next 25 years. Welcoming the announcement, President Nolan said: “I warmly commend An Taoiseach and the Ministers for providing the people of Ireland with an opportunity to consider the issues and choices that will have such a significant impact over the next two decades. This long-term plan will take account of the distinctive features of our society, economy, culture, heritage, and environment, and help us tailor investment to meet these needs.” “We particularly welcome the emphasis on ‘place-making’ as the distinctive feature of this plan, and its recognition of the uniqueness of many aspects of our environment. Here in Maynooth, more than anywhere else, we are highly aware of the positive impact that surroundings can have on our experience. For our students and staff, our campus is a space that fosters creative thought and engaged learning.”  “’Place’ matter and the contribution of each individual’s sense of place to his or her health and well-being is likely to increase in the context of a more connected and globalised world. It is imperative that we have an adaptable high-level national planning framework with an explicit spatial component for the Ireland of 2040.”PIC: KEITH ARKINS NO REPRO FEE Further info:Graham BloomfieldGibney Communications+353 1 6610402   (w)+353 860875929 (m)gbloomfield@gibneycomm.ie Photo by Andrew Fanning Image 3 of 3 Launch of Strategic Development Plan Ireland 2040…2-2-17Pictured: An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. at the launch of strategic development plan Ireland 2040 at Maynooth University. The plan represents a new approach to planning that will enable political, civic, and business leaders to guide our society and economy over the next 25 years. Welcoming the announcement, President Nolan said: “I warmly commend An Taoiseach and the Ministers for providing the people of Ireland with an opportunity to consider the issues and choices that will have such a significant impact over the next two decades. This long-term plan will take account of the distinctive features of our society, economy, culture, heritage, and environment, and help us tailor investment to meet these needs.” “We particularly welcome the emphasis on ‘place-making’ as the distinctive feature of this plan, and its recognition of the uniqueness of many aspects of our environment. Here in Maynooth, more than anywhere else, we are highly aware of the positive impact that surroundings can have on our experience. For our students and staff, our campus is a space that fosters creative thought and engaged learning.”  “’Place’ matter and the contribution of each individual’s sense of place to his or her health and well-being is likely to increase in the context of a more connected and globalised world. It is imperative that we have an adaptable high-level national planning framework with an explicit spatial component for the Ireland of 2040.”PIC: KEITH ARKINS NO REPRO FEE Further info:Graham BloomfieldGibney Communications+353 1 6610402   (w)+353 860875929 (m)gbloomfield@gibneycomm.ie Photo by Andrew Fanning More Politics Politics LATEST NEWS21:14Nualang unveils live language tool following acquisition by Wayside21:13Harley and Marley hoping fish-based pet food will go down a treat on the continent19:06Part of an ‘increasing list of ESG risks’ - What the EU’s new rules mean for Irish businesses19:00Out of Office: Bankinter’s arrival, copper’s soaring value, Citibank’s surging profits18:17Lorcan Allen: Bankinter has its work cut out to bring real competition to Ireland’s mortgage market16:48Meet the Artist with Peter Monaghan: ‘I’d like people to have a visceral connection with my work’