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Fingal co co proposal
The document outlines a proposal for the Fingal Food Forest, which aims to create a sustainable brand that fosters community engagement through permaculture principles and biodiversity. This initiative includes various phases of community involvement, case studies of similar projects, and a focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The ultimate goal is to transform a former landfill site into a vibrant, educational resource that promotes local ecological practices and attracts tourism.
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- 2. - Sustainability –As a Brand - ArtisanArmy – Sustainability Concept Project - Proposal – The Fingal Food Forest - Campaign Plans – Community Engagement - The Ask – Fingal County Council - Case Studies – Projects / Regenerative / Ecotourism - Benefits – For Future Living
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- 4. 5/1/20154 Apollo 8 The secondhuman spaceflight mission in the United States Apollo space program. Launched on Dec 21, 1968, The first manned spacecraft to leave Earth orbit, reach the Earth's Moon, orbit it and return safely to Earth.
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- 6. 5/1/20156 Sustainable Brand: ‘A betterbrand that endures by respecting & delighting all stakeholders in both this & future generations.’ Sustainable: Enduring. To support our human need to thrive physically, but also to experience our full potential for happiness and well being in both the present and for the very long term.
- 7. 5/1/20157 Sustainable Brand: ‘A betterbrand that endures by respecting & delighting all stakeholders in both this & future generations.’ Sustainable: Enduring. To support our human need to thrive physically, but also to experience our full potential for happiness and well being in both the present and for the very long term.
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- 9. 5/1/20159 Sustainable: Enduring. To supportour human need to thrive physically, but also to experience our full potential for happiness and well being in both the present and for the very long term. Sustainable Brand: ‘A better brand that endures by respecting & delighting all stakeholders in both this & future generations.’
- 10. 5/1/201510 Sustainable Development: Development whichmeets the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Principle of sustainable development will be embedded in the objectives of the Plan by promoting & encouraging the integration of economic, environmental, social and cultural issues to ensure the needs of all communities are met.
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- 12. 5/1/201512 30 second conceptstatement: Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture. - Growing inequality - Jobs & growth - Social instability - Fractured society - Short-termism -The Commons -True wealth - Fresh quality food - Community - Non material well being - Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient -Wasteful - Fossil fuels - Bio-diverse - Soil quality - Local needs driven - PermanentAgri. - FosterArtisan prod. - Consumer society - Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable - Inequality - Reinvesting surplus back into system - Refocus on local -Sustainable - Socially equitable 1 2 3
- 13. 5/1/201513 30 second conceptstatement: Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture. (1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity
- 14. 5/1/201514 30 second conceptstatement: Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture. (1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity (2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
- 15. 5/1/201515 30 second conceptstatement: Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture. (1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity (2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions (3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation
- 16. 5/1/201516 30 second conceptstatement: Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture. (1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity (2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions (3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation (4) Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating
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- 18. 5/1/201518 The Balleally Site: RogerstownEstuary equidistant between Lusk, Rush & Donbate. The Estuary The wider confines designated: ‘High Amenity’ & ‘Highly Sensitive Landscape’ & coastline a ‘Special Area of Conservation’ The Proposal: Lifescape Regenerative woodland ecosystem incorporating fruit, nut & perennial plants & trees. Phase 1 of a broader sustainability concept project
- 19. 5/1/201519 What is afood forest? In a woodland ecosystem natural processes & cycles maintain the soil fertility and the health of the plants. This environment with trees of different sizes & height, shrubs, herbaceous plants & different levels of shade and light, creates a variety of ecological niches & high productivity. Martin Crawford Agroforestry Research Trust UK Growing food sustainably is becoming more & more important in the light of our changing climate. Forest gardening is a way of working with nature that is not only productive and requires minimal maintenance, but also has great environmental benefits.
- 20. 5/1/201520 • Site FingalCoCo • Green infrastructure zoning • High amenity designation • Rush Lusk Donabate • Broadmeadow Way Strategic Greenway Cycling Route • Special Area of Conservation Rogerstown Estuary • Progressive initiatives - community gardens, allotments, parkland . . . & regenerative food forest • Anchor project - tourism pull North Co. Dublin • Symbolism – old & wasteful to solutions based • Unique space – something different - Parks 2.0 • Educational resource - for local schools
- 21. 5/1/201521 Placemaking Helps transform publicspaces into vital places that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation & serve common needs. Benefits • Creates improved accessibility • Builds & supports the local economy • Social Interaction • Promotes health & wellbeing • Nurtures & defines sense of community • Promotes sense of comfort
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- 23. 5/1/201523 PHASE 1: • Socialmedia, website & petition • Posters in local high traffic areas • Local media – Fingal Independent • Fingal events PHASE 2: • Public consultation / council approval • Local schools • Council & community forums • Local & national papers PHASE 3: • Engagement with commercial org. • Europe - funding (LIFE) • National stakeholders / partners • National / international media
- 24. 5/1/201524 PHASE 1: • Socialmedia, website & petition • Posters in local high traffic areas • Local media – Fingal Independent • Fingal events PHASE 2: • Public consultation / council approval • Local schools • Council forums • Local & national papers PHASE 3: • Engagement with commercial org. • Europe - funding (LIFE) • National stakeholders / partners • National / international media
- 25. 5/1/201525 March-15 Complete April-15 Decision May-15 TBC June-15 Planned July-15 Planned Aug-15 Planned Sept-15 TBC St. Pats Day -Social Media - Web campaign - Community Fingal CoCo Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Policy Committee Planning & Consultation - Balleally site - Community PPN - Project team - Stakeholders Flavours of Fingal - Info / Promo - Engage public - Awareness - Get involved - Registration Ploughing Championship Engage National level across public, media & stakeholders Street Festival - Info / Promo - Engage public - Awareness Get involved - Registration Rush Horticultural & Harbour Fest - Info / Promo - Engage public - Awareness Get involved - Registration
- 26. 5/1/201526 HOW? • Set upa Fingal PPN Group • Est. as a community land trust • Dev. Plan 2017 public consultation • Est. a project team, plan & timelines • Formal proposal to EPA site engineer • Funding – division F amenity / commercial sponsorship / Europe (LIFE) / philanthropy WHEN? • Dev. Masterplan 2015 • Phased development (1) Environment (2) Social (3) Economic WHAT? • Parks 2.0 / ‘Fingal Food Forest’ • Phase 1 - environment focus • Community resource • Anchor tourist attraction • Showcase sustainable solutions • Educational & research resource WHERE? • Initial proposal for Balleally landfill site • Concept easily transferable to other available sites THE ASK? Low end ask: • Council buy in to the idea • Opportunity to share with wider council team • Min budget - paid social media reach, print & events High end ask: • Use concept project to bring Dev Plan to life • Review costing for professional project execution
- 27. 5/1/201527 Case Studies - SustainabilityProjects - Regenerative Landscaping - Eco Tourism
- 28. 5/1/201528 Come and explore24 acres of unique green space on the site of a former rubbish tip. St Nicks became a Local Nature Reserve in February 2004 in order to conserve and maintain a diverse range of habitats sustaining wildlife surrounded by urbanisation. A centre for nature and green living. Est. by community in the 1990s the former 24 acre landfill has transformed into a thriving nature reserve. St Nicks Environment Centre Opened in 2000 the centre was designed with sustainability in mind & to showcases green features. Edible Fruits & Plants Diverse variety of plant species, trees and shrubs. Fruit from the site has been tested and deemed safe for human consumption.
- 29. 5/1/201529 World’s largest landfill(2,315 acres) closed in 2001 & now embarking on an ambitious ecological restoration project. The Fresh Kills Park 30 year master plan aims to serve as a model for land reclamation & sustainability projects around the world. Public Consultation • Large scale recreation activities – pathways & trails • Restore natural ecosystems – ecology & habitat • Passive parkland – diverse wildlife & plant habitat • Education – ecology & student field studies • Demo sustainable energy systems – wind & solar • Promote youth recreation
- 30. 5/1/201530 A Lifescape -ecological process of environmental reclamation & renewal on a vast scale, recovering the health & biodiversity of ecosystems Dynamic cultivation of new ecologies of soil, air & water; of vegetation , wildlife & human activity. Landscape & Habitat Plan • Cultivate a diverse & resilient landscape • Create meaningful habitat for the region / estuary • Design & stage ecological improvements • Restoration using tough ‘workhorse species’ Mound restoration objectives • Increase soil quality & quantity • Retain water while avoiding accumulation • Native plant communities – diverse seed banks • Min maintenance req. & costs
- 31. 5/1/201531 The Vision Unprecedented referencein eco-tourism on a European scale, both in its resort concept and its operations. The Objective To create a tourist destination allowing visitors to live “with a single planet” during their stay. The Experience centred around water, gardens, footpaths & horse trails, an organic farm, exploration trails, as well as culinary events and festivals – 90% green spaces.
- 32. 5/1/201532 Project Targets: 1. Zerocarbon 2. Zero waste 3. Sustainable transport 4. Sustain & local materials 5. Sustainable & local food 6. Sustainable water 7. Fauna Flora & biotope 8. Culture & heritage 9. Local partnerships & fairtrade 10. 10. Quality of life & wellbeing
- 33. 5/1/201533 Benefits - Fingal SWOT Analysis -For Future Living
- 34. 5/1/201534 STRENGTHS competitive advantage •Proximity to Dublin & zoned ‘Green Infrastructure’ • Sustainability – key theme Dev Plan 2017 • Youngest demographic in country • Established agricultural heritage & land • Benefit residents & promotes tourism • Scalable project – phased development WEAKNESSES relative disadvantage • Not on Dublin tourism radar i.e. vs. Wicklow • Limited access to rural landscape – intensive agri • Urban rural divide • Transport infrastructure • Green infrastructure • Limited anchor tourist attractions • • THREATS risk factors to avoid • Loosing first mover advantage • Funding • Suitable sites for scalable development • Local transport / accessibility • Lack of investment in green infrastructure for experiential tourism OPPORTUNITIES to exploit for benefit • Beautiful coastal & historic heritage • First mover advantage • Solution based - future living key theme Dev 2017 • Community / education / social inclusion / food • Anchor attraction for North Dublin • Potential source of future council revenue / EU funds • Development resources within existing cost base Community Commercial Tourism Amenity Placemaking Education Agri / Food Resource
- 35. BIODIVERSITY Agency facilitating greater biodiversity Movingfrom a linear to a holistic approach to land use. - Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience - Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output - From market led monoculture to polyculture - Ecological design 5/1/201535
- 36. BIODIVERSITY Agency facilitating greater biodiversity Movingfrom a linear to a holistic approach to land use. - Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience - Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output - From market led monoculture to polyculture - Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local. - An educational experience on sustainable living - Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce - Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction & energy solutions 5/1/201536
- 37. BIODIVERSITY Agency facilitating greater biodiversity Movingfrom a linear to a holistic approach to land use. - Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience - Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output - From market led monoculture to polyculture - Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local. - An educational experience on sustainable living - Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce - Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction & energy solutions SOCIAL RESOURCE Social resource for learning, development & recreation A unique social space promoting true sustainable living. - Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland - An equitable approach to democratization of wealth - A unique social space for learning, development & recreation 5/1/201537
- 38. 5/1/2015 BIODIVERSITY Agency facilitating greater biodiversity Movingfrom a linear to a holistic approach to land use. - Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience - Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output - From market led monoculture to polyculture - Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local. - An educational experience on sustainable living - Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce - Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction & energy solutions SOCIAL RESOURCE Social resource for learning, development & recreation A unique social space promoting true sustainable living. - Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland - An equitable approach to democratization of wealth - A unique social space for learning, development & recreation UNIQUE SPACE Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating A unique social space cultivating human potential - Rural development – adding value to the landscape - Recognising nature as the purest form of inspiration - Need for sacred spaces to foster human potential - Socially cohesive project 38
Editor's Notes
- #2 Thanks for the opportunity to be here today Brief personal intro . . . Lusk, young family, representative of demographic Professional intro . . . College, Vodafone Why setup Artisan Army? Born of boom & bust – scary experience young family / mortgage Use the parklands every weekend – proposal on how we can make it even better! Intrinsic value - socially conscious - transition period in our history passionate about our natural surroundings, sustainability & quality of life issues. Objective to est. a national concept project on sustainable living – REF OPPORTUNITY I was excited to read through Development Plan 2017 – & attended event in Balbriggan A sustainability concept project proposal – bring the Dev Plan to life
- #3 In terms of content I understand I have about 15 minutes To get through everything I suggest a Q&A session at the end But if you need clarification on any point please shout out GO THROUGH CONTENT I have included case studies for context & hope to share with you at the end Benefits (more detail) & SWOT analysis in terms of - Why Fingal?
- #4 Not going to define sustainability but where it started & where its going 3 pillars to sustainability: ENVIRON – ecological deficit every life system is in decline SOCIAL – debt based society ECONOMIC - Thomas Picketty – growing inequality
- #5 Earthrise - One of the most famous images of all time Nature photographer Galen Rowell declared it "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken.“ Credited with beginning on the environmental movement While viewing the Earth from space astronauts report a cognitive shift in awareness - overview effect. The experience refers to seeing first hand the reality of the Earth in space
- #6 Nearly 50 years later We can all experience the overview effect - in real time HD quality from the comfort of our homes Activated 1 year ago TODAY! (30th Apr-14) SYNCRONICITY 47m unique views to date A challenge & a question? - to see if it does not push some buttons in you Symbol of our interconnectedness – information revolution – global consciousness
- #7 Companies leveraging the green / sustainable image in branding Including Irelands biggest industries Origin Green / Harvest 2020 / high quality emotive production campaign / Saoirse Ronan Sustainable Brands a learning, collaboration & commerce community – Fortune 500. Empowering brands to prosper by leading the way to a better world.
- #8 Tourism is also leveraging the green image . . . Literally! A lot of how brand Ireland is positioned internationally is based on a clean, green, welcoming, happy country
- #9 Failte Ireland - Ireland Inspire an animated video showcasing Ireland's strengths and highlighting the qualities that make this country a great place to be. James Vincent McMorrow Higher Love Explicitly references sustainability – linking food & tourism
- #10 Fingal is also embarking on a Sustainable tourism project Supported by DIT - planning for the future of tourism Admin / community / heritage / infrastructure / enterprise / visitors Carlingford / Killarney / Temple Bar
- #11 Excited to receive the new development plan booklet – Balbriggan meeting Sustainable development - economic, environmental, social & cultural issues (2) Climate adaptation - reduced carbon emissions - energy, land use planning, transport, waste Mgt. biodiversity (3) Social inclusion – the wellbeing of individuals, families, social groups & communities. (4) High quality design - improves our quality of life I would posit - a concept project in sustainability can bring the Dev. plan to LIFE in peoples imagination
- #13 There is a lot of detail here & its more for illustration – but happy to expand on any questions Concise 30 sec concept statement – support by 4 core principles FOCUS ON STATEMENT – EXPLAIN EACH TERM – SYSTEMS APPROACH WIH BROAD REMIT Permaculture – both an agricultural approach & a systems philosophy – EXPAND ON SOLUTIONS Permaculture – regenerative not extractive RETURN OF SURPLUS Inspiring / positive / solution based / forward looking purposeful
- #14 4 core project principles: Biodiversity – project to create ecological intensification – soil air water plants animals people Dev Plan – Nature is a form of capital – natural capital benefits (including food, clean water, clean air & raw materials) NATURAL CAPITAL – is green infrastructure: Community Health & wellbeing Recreation & tourism Attracts economic investment Food industry REFERENCE ONLY - 5 KEY THEMES: Biodiversity Parks, Open Space & Recreation Landscape Sustainable Water Mgt Archaeological & Architectural Heritage
- #15 (2) Showcase solutions – practical first hand experience of sustainable solutions Unfortunate analogy monkey see monkey do – visual 90% TRANSPORT walking, cycling & public transport - alternative to car. ENERGY Explore renewable energy tech. HOUSING right places, infrastructure, services & amenities - improve quality of life. ECONOMIC vibrant rural & coastal environment - well positioned to benefit from rural based industries & tourism, agriculture, horticulture OTHER Waste Mgt. / water conservation / broadband /
- #16 (3) SOCIAL RESOURCE – building social cohesion / shared experience / vision for the future Ref Schools primary & secondary & research EDUCATION BIG CALL OUT DEV PLAN: ‘Open spaces & areas of public realm . . . can be multifunctional resources capable of delivering quality of life benefits for communities while protecting and enhancing our ecology & biodiversity. The design & mgt of open space can respect & enhance the character & distinctiveness of an area having regard to habitats & landscape types’.
- #17 (4) Creating a unique space to cultivate human potential Parks 2.0 a unique community resource & visitor attraction
- #19 Due to open later in 2015 – largest new add public space amenity Ideal opportunity for a regenerative ecological project – biological intensification of the landscape IDEA OF LIFESCAPE – case study REFERENCE – St. Nick precedent in case studies (fruit trees) PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL
- #20 What is a food forest? Video best conveys the concept / experience of what I am trying to communicate Research opportunity for climate adaptation Botany Dept. TCD AFTER VIDEO layering the benefits – housing estate vs. food forest experience KIDS Not only creating a public amenity but restoring & intensifying the sites ecology Creating a truly unique space in the process
- #21 Reference St Nicks example here to address concerns earlier Truly Inclusive – appeals to all generations, all colours & creeds – based on community / food / nature Fingal seen to lead – youngest demographic
- #22 PPS - A planning, design & edu org. - helping people create & sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. 6 KEY FEATURES – MAKING UP A GREAT PLACE I would argue that this proposal ticks every single criteria – creating a Great Place. ACCESSIBILITY – cycle paths / walking / reduced need for car ECONOMY – small scale entrepreneurship / tourism SOCIAL INTERACTION – diverse appeal / women / elderly / children / community creativity PROMOTES HEALTH – physical activity / fresh food / social inclusion / environmental health COMMUNITY – less need for local authority / self managing / integrity & values / empowerment COMFORT – visually pleasing / sense of belonging / security / freedom / environmental quality REITERATE Dev Plan quote Open spaces & areas of public realm can be MULTIFUNCTIONAL RESOURCES capable of delivering quality of life benefits for communities while protecting and enhancing our ecology and biodiversity. The design and mgt of open space can respect & enhance the character & distinctiveness of an area having regard to habitats & landscape types. Reference Dun Laoghaire workshop www.pps.org/blog/how-to-turn-dun-laoghaire-around/
- #23 So that’s the proposal . . . . What’s the plan? & what have I been doing to raise public awareness? stimulate engagement & interest in the project? How do I see the campaigns plans progressing with Fingal CoCo buy in?
- #25 Good example of how ArtisanArmy can bring the Dev Plan to life The 125 acre Balleally landfill site is scheduled to open later this year as a public amenity parkland & will be less than 10 minutes cycle from Lusk. The greater the community awareness the stronger the case to the council for investment in both the site & safe access to it. Link to Dev Plan 1k reach.
- #26 PPN - Public Participation Network
- #27 Division F – Amenity Landfill operations cost / aftercare – additional 700k YoY Green waste – cost saving?
- #32 fundamental message is to foster harmony & interaction between people and nature by exploring the many ways in which their meeting one another has helped create a new experience, a source of emotion, pleasure & discovery.
- #33 fundamental message is to foster harmony and interaction between people and nature by exploring the many ways in which their meeting one another has helped create a new experience, a source of emotion, pleasure & discovery.