The Policy of Urban Renewal in ireland, the evolution of policy and how they have been developing

Irish Urban Land Development

Introduction

Currently , Ireland is classified as a First World Economy and it has experienced exceptional economic development at an average rate of eight per cent per year between 1994 and 2001 , with a humble growth rate of four per cent per year as from 2001 to date (Stewart 2005 . With this rate of growth , Ireland has become more urbanized with increased population , changing agricultural practices , and reformation of local authorities to hold increased public participation and boost lucidity In addition , there has been a change in the

household development , an escalating number and forms of homes with a changing tenure system accompanied by population changes . These elements together with the exceptional economic development and low interest rates have changed the economic , environmental and social outlook of Ireland . The changes have presented numerous challenges such as traffic clogging , environmental squalor , urban sprawl , and lack of affordable housing . This has led to a broken nexus between economic development and human welfare (Drudy 1982

Ireland has had several mechanisms aimed at effecting efficient land use planning within the urban environment towards achieving sustainable development . These mechanisms include an abundance of policies and strategies . These policies and strategies include sustainable development , a strategy for Ireland 1997 , National spatial strategy for Ireland 2002 , and National development plan 2002-2006 among others However , even with these initiatives , numerous challenges still persist for urban and regional policy-making in the search of an effective and efficient sustainable development (Stewart 2005 . It can be debated that...