Cork City, Ireland
A blueprint for transformation in second-tier urban centres
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11453476 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marie Ryan (0000-0002-7838-7239, University College Cork, corresponding author), Lisa Noonan (0000-0002-4394-4795, University College Cork), Eleanor Doyle (0000-0001-9838-9154, University College Cork), Denis Linehan (0000-0002-3877-2175, University College Cork) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 153 |
| Pages | 105289 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0264-2751 • E-ISSN: 1873-6084 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cities.2024.105289 |
| OpenAlex | W4401029586 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 48 |
This paper analyses Cork's trajectory towards a sustainable, innovative, and globally connected urban centre. On Ireland's south coast, Cork serves as an exemplar of how second-tier cities can undergo transformation and structural change, emerging as an exemplar of economic success. The paper explores the synergies between policymaking, labour markets, and transportation improvements, specifically in the pharmaceutical and IT sectors, noting their clustering and success in international markets. It explores challenges and opportunities presented by demographic shifts alongside an analysis of Cork's transport system, its port capabilities, and connectivity. The paper links to the UN SDGs and suggests strategies to promote sustainable growth and boost innovation. These enhance Cork's technological capacities, educational attainment, sustainable urban planning, and transport systems. It offers insights into urban development, focusing on place-based, future-oriented solutions and strategic directions for Cork. This study extends beyond Cork, offering a roadmap for other second-tier cities grappling with similar challenges and opportunities. It emphasises the need for comprehensive unified approaches to urban planning, aligning with global sustainability objectives, innovative standards, and best practices in city management. Cork not only pioneers its path towards resilience and innovation but also serves as a model for global second-tier cities, showcasing the growth and transformation potential of urban centres
Blueprint · Business · Civil engineering · Cork · Downtown · Economic geography · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Port (circuit theory · Regional science · Sociology · Sustainability · Sustainable city · Urban planning · Engineering · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Regional resilience and development · Urban Transport and Accessibility
Towards an effective framework for building smart cities
Territorial development, planning reform and urban governance
Digital education strategies around the world
Fostering digital and scientific literacy
Urban planning and quality of life
Housing Vienna
Sustainable economic growth and innovative development of educational systems
Public policy, locational choice and the innovation capability of high-tech firms
Ireland’s Multinationals-Dominated Economy in the Pandemic
Improvements and integration of a public transport system
Spatial Concentration in the I rish Pharmaceutical Industry
Related Variety, Unrelated Variety and Regional Economic Growth
Clustering in Ireland
Regional economic resilience in Ireland
The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |