fingal co co devplan2017 proposal

ArtisanArmy Ireland

‘The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn’

Ralph Waldo Emerson

- ArtisanArmy – Sustainability Concept Project

- Proposal – The Fingal Food Forest

- Benefits – For Future Living

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ArtisanArmy Sustainability Concept Project

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Artisan Army IrelandConcept Project for Future Living

Concept statement:Transition project to radically reinvent the utility of social space creating a resilient & abundant landscape based on the principles of Permaculture.

Permaculture is the conscious design & maintenance of agriculturally productive systems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of the landscape with people providing their food, energy, shelter &other material & non-material needs in a sustainable way. Graham Bell, The Permaculture Way

People Care

Social Democratic Resource- Growing

inequality - Jobs & growth- Social instability- Fractured society - Short-termism - The Commons- True wealth - Fresh quality food- Community- Non material well being

Earth Care

Diversity Food Security

- Monoculture - Market driven - Inefficient- Wasteful- Fossil fuels

- Bio-diverse- Soil quality - Local needs driven - Permanent Agri. - Foster Artisan prod.

Fair Share

Return of Surplus

- Consumer society- Global market - Extractive - Unsustainable- Inequality

- Reinvesting surplus back into system- Refocus on local-Sustainable- Socially equitable

Permaculture Core Principles

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(1) Agency facilitating greater biodiversity

• Project to create ecological intensification • Lifescape: enhancing soil, air, water, plants, animals & people• Richness of the sensory experience i.e. childhood

development • Greater diversity increases resilience of natural ecosystems • Research & tourism potential – agro-ecology & perennial

agriculture• Community resource & experiential tourism – access to the

landscape • Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to land use

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(2) Self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions

• Demonstrate practical first hand experience of sustainable solutions

• Showcase integrated green transport – alternative to the car • Explore green energy production • Passive / Earthship - low impact building , high efficiency &

location specific • Water conservation, catchment, treatment & reuse• Event centre / forum for discussion of concepts for future

living• Large scale landscape design – creating one self sustaining

ecosystem• Promoting self sufficiency, empowering community & min cost

of living

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(3) Social resource for learning, development & recreation • Shared resource for education, community, events &

recreation• School linked environmental & ecological awareness

programmes• Creating a ‘nature rich’ sensory environment / learning

experience• Community resource based on promoting intrinsic values • Building greater resilience into our communities - environ /

social / economic• Developing sense of shared ownership & social inclusion –

better life outcomes• Fostering a ‘sharing economy’ - facilitating easier access to

resources• Building social cohesion / shared experience / positive vision

for the future

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(4) Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating

• Creating a unique space to cultivate human potential• Recognising inspirational role of nature in our lives • Acknowledging the importance of community to enrich our

lives • Reinstating the Commons / democratization of access to

resources• Tiering of value / benefits from the landscape• Universal appeal - age, gender, ethnicity, religion,

socioeconomic groups

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Proposal The Fingal Food ForestPhase 1 Environment

The Fingal Food Forest Unique community resource & tourism attraction

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What is a food forest?In a woodland ecosystem natural processes & cycles maintain the soil fertility and the health of the plants.

Benefits: • Climate change• Health & wellbeing • Promotes community • Educational resource• Flora & Fauna• Recreation • Food & materials

Martin CrawfordAgroforestry 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.

Creating a Unique Social Space Why a Food Forest?

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Placemaking Helps transform public spaces 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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Benefits - Fingal SWOT Analysis- For Future Living

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SWOT Analysis Fingal – Eco / Sustainability Project

STRENGTHS competitive advantage • Proximity to Dublin & Open Spaces

Strategy• 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 • Challenge communicating NB of

intrinsic value

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 County

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

Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance

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- 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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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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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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