12.1 Introduction

12.1 Introduction

The primary objective of the Strategy is to support the implementation of the National Planning Framework and the economic policies and objectives of the Government by providing a twelve year long-term strategic planning and economic framework for the development of the Region.

The success of the Strategy depends on its policy and programme delivery at national, regional and local level. Implementation of the Strategy requires streamlined governance arrangements and focused public capital investment priorities. The RSES must be reviewed within 6 years of its adoption.

The RSES will also directly influence the content of Local Economic and Community Plans (LECPs) which must be formulated in accordance with the regional framework set out in the regional strategy, thereby providing for further implementation of national and regional policy at local level.

Regional Policy Objectives (RPOs) for the RSES are set out in the preceding chapters and are in accordance with the principles of proper planning and sustainable development and the economic policies and objectives of the Government.

Some of the key mechanisms included in the Strategy to support its implementation include a Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (MASP), to facilitate improved coordination and delivery of strategic sites in Dublin’s Metropolitan Area, and a development framework which sets out the context for the preparation of core strategies in local authority development plans, with which they must be consistent.

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