- Case Studies

Sustainability Projects – St Nicks York

Regenerative landscpaing – Freshkills NY

Ecotourism – Villages Nature Paris

- Benefits – For Future Living

SWOT Analysis – Why Fingal

4 Core Principles

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Case Studies - Sustainability Projects - Regenerative Landscaping- Eco Tourism

St. Nicks – Green Heart of York Precedent - edible trees & plants on previous landfill site

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Come and explore 24 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 CentreOpened 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.

Fresh Kills, Staten Island, NY Ecological restoration - landfill to a green oasis

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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

Fresh Kills, Staten Island, NY Lifescape - design strategy for actualizing the parklands potential

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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

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Villages Nature Paris Euro Disney & Center ParcsFuture of Tourism?

The Vision Unprecedented reference in 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.

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Villages Nature Paris Euro Disney & Center ParcsFuture of Tourism?

Project Targets:

1. Zero carbon

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

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SWOT Analysis Fingal – Eco / Sustainability Project

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

BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from 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

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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from 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 SOLUTIONSShowcase 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

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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from 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 SOLUTIONSShowcase 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 RESOURCESocial 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

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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity

Moving from 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 SOLUTIONSShowcase 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 RESOURCESocial 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

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