Consolidation of the three western new towns of Tallaght, Lucan/Clondalkin and Blanchardstown.
Further development of Swords and the Bray-Greystones-Delgany area of north Wicklow.
Limited further development of the north Kildare towns of Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth and Kilcock.
Designation of Naas-Newbridge-Kilcullen as the "primary development centre" of Co Kildare.
Balbriggan, Drogheda, Navan and Wicklow to become "development centres", with a full range of facilities.
Arklow, Athy, Kildare-Monasterevin and Rush-Lusk designated as "secondary development centres".
Development of a limited number of new areas near established centres and existing or future public transport.
Maximum possible redevelopment of "brownfield" sites, such as the Docklands area of Dublin.
Infill development, where possible, within the existing built-up area, based on higher densities.
Massive further investment in public transport, particularly in rail services in the region.
More lanes and upgraded interchanges on the M50, plus a new route to relieve its congestion.