Would like to see CPO for derelict and vacant properties. Appalling to see such high levels of dereliction and vacancy in prime city centre properties in the middle of a housing crisis. More sustainable to refurb already existing properties than the cost and new materials of high rise buildings. Also we should maintain and protect our heritage built environment. Higher density living in city more sustainable as reduced need for private cars, city centre would be very pleasant if majority cyclist/ pedestrian, public transport based. Dereliction makes streets in city unwelcoming and feel unsafe. Neighbouring properties are affected by rodent infestations in the abandoned properties.
This level of dereliction is not seen in other European Cities as built heritage is valued and laws in place to prevent property hoarding. Only property owners who could afford to sit on vacant properties without rental income would let this happen, a sign of wealth more than anything but makes our city look neglected and unappealing. Shame to see priceless heritage crumbling before our eyes in Cork City. Particularly in light of the fact an individual was killed by a dangerous building in the 1990s and years later we are still in the same situation, if not worse with a higher number of properties in even worse condition.