KILMAINHAM-INCHICORE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. THEMES 6

3. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 16

4. VISION 24

5. REGENERATION FRAMEWORK 28

6. URBAN REGENERATION & 40 DEVELOPMENT FUND

7. DELIVERY & PARTNERSHIPS 50

APPENDIX I - SPATIAL ANALYSIS APPENDIX II - MOVEMENT ANALYSIS APPENDIX III - LINKAGE ANALYSIS APPENDIX IV - NIAH SITES / PROTECTED STRUCTURES 1. INTRODUCTION KILMAINHAM-INCHICORE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Dublin City Council’s Kilmainham-Inchicore funding as Category “A” Projects under the Development Strategy is a non-statutory next round of the URDF later in 2021. high level study funded as a Category “B” This section sets out the basis for the Study under Call 1 of the (then) Department If Dublin City Council is successfully awarded of Housing, Planning and Local Government’s financing under the URDF it will be enabled Development Strategy, its purpose and (DHPLG) Urban Regeneration Development to undertake further detailed studies and Fund (URDF) to address opportunities for assessments of the projects before advancing what it attempts to achieve. urban regeneration and placemaking in to the planning consent process, detailed the Kilmainham-Inchicore area. The URDF design, and construction. application process is local authority led, prepared by the Executive. and determined The projects identified in the Development by the Minister for Housing and Local Strategy will be subject to a statutory Government (the Minister). The Development planning consent under the Planning and Strategy provides a framework for integrated, Development Act 2000 (as amended). All plan-led solutions, but does not authorise projects will be assessed concerning their specific projects. environmental impacts as part of a planning application. This includes compliance with The Development Strategy has been the Environmental Impact Assessment, Flood informed by the compilation of a Baseline Risk, and Habitats Directives. Report, which identified the key assets of the area, and subject to extensive targeted The impact of projects on the existing built stakeholder consultation. All comments/ heritage and archaeology will be assessed submissions received have been considered and mitigated so as to inform the preferred and have informed the Development design option which will be brought forward Strategy. At the February 2021 South Central for planning consent. Area Committee, the elected members noted the content of the Development Strategy. The projects will be subject to public consultation as part of the planning process. The Development Strategy identifies public realm and placemaking projects which Dublin City Council can submit to the Minister for

4 5 KILMAINHAM-INCHICORE Four key themes 2. THEMES

PLANNING & REGENERATION MOVEMENT

This Development Strategy has, at As a highly accessible inner urban area with Given its inner urban location, public transport available infill brownfield sites, Kilmainham- provision, natural assets and available its core, Four Key Themes informed Inchicore presents the opportunity to deliver brownfield/infill landbanks, Kilmainham- on national, regional and local policy aims in Inchicore has the potential to deliver a by technical analysis and targeted relation to sustainable planning. This can be shift towards more sustainable modes of achieved in the form of compact growth and transport, with a focus on active travel and stakeholder engagement. The projects urban regeneration through the delivery of act as an exemplar for the implementation housing, public amenities and community of the 15 Minute City concept in Dublin. This facilities thereby creating more liveable can be achieved through the delivery of have been selected based on their spaces and improving the quality of life of its planned improvements to public transport residents. provision and the walking and cycling compatibility with the Four Key network, including blue and green ways, in conjunction with the delivery of mixed-use Themes. developments on existing landbanks.

PLACEMAKING ENVIRONMENT

As an inner urban area with two village centres Kilmainham-Inchicore, like other urban and a wealth of historical and amenity assets areas, faces the challenges posed by climate Kilmainham-Inchicore presents the change and must consider the opportunities opportunity to deliver an identifiable place to address this in the context of Dublin City’s that is inclusive and adaptable and that has Climate Action Plan 2019-2024. This can be health and well-being at its core. This can be achieved in the form of climate adaptation achieved in the form of a strengthened and and mitigation measures which include defined character for the centres, a dialogue reducing pollution through promoting green between spaces within the public realm, and blue routes, encouraging walking and adaptability through urban design and the cycling for local trips, maximising public promotion of mixed-use areas. transport usage and facilitating opportunities to support biodiversity.

6 7 PLANNING AND REGENERATION URBAN REGENERATION INITIATIVES A unified urban quarter known for its innovative HERITAGE COMPACT GROWTH approach in planning policy, the built environment 1 Kilmainham-Inchicore has significant 4 Kilmainham-Inchicore is accessible via and regeneration programmes. heritage potential owing to the presence public transport, walking and cycling. EXISTING CONTEXT urban regeneration of the area. It recognises of a wealth of historical landmark sites Further investment in transport the potential of the existing, predominantly and buildings such as Kilmainham Gaol, infrastructure in the area (i.e., DART +, Irish National War Memorial Gardens Bus Connects, Luas, walking & cycling) The twin communities of Kilmainham- privatively owned or semi-state controlled, and Kilmainham Mill, as well as areas of together with the improved public Inchicore are located approximately 4km land banks within the study area. conservation such as the CIE Works Estate. realm has the potential to further due west of Dublin City Centre on one of the The public realm interventions identified unlock the potential of the brownfield/ main access routes into the City from the In May 2020, Dublin City Council appointed in the Development Strategy recognise infill landbanks. Development of these West and South of Ireland. The area has a Bucholz McEvoy to prepare a planning the richness of the area’s built heritage landbanks has the potential to deliver population of c. 17,406 residents and houses application for the Emmet Road regeneration (i.e., Protected Structures and NIAH sites) compact urban growth. industrial and light engineering activity project. This project will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for consent under Part 10, and the potential to develop trails to including several medium sized industrial promote the cultural offer of this quarter estates and the landmark Inchicore Railway Section 175 of the Planning and Development PEOPLE Act 2000 (as amended). This c.4.9 hectares’ and connect it into Dublin’s wider heritage Works. Employment levels are largely in line network. with national trends but there are isolated site will provide c 400 residential (70% 5 Kilmainham-Inchicore has a strong pockets of social deprivation in the area. cost rental and 30% social housing units), and active community, albeit with community and retail facilities fronting onto LIVING pockets of social deprivation. There a new civic space addressing Emmet Road. is the opportunity to enhance and The area has an array of existing assets that Kilmainham-Inchicore can accommodate 2 strengthen community bonds by not only contribute to its unique character additional public and private residential Dublin City Council, through the delivery of promoting longterm occupancy and sense of place but many also act as an development. The area is currently public realm focused interventions in the that provides for housing needs attractor. These include the Grand Canal, characterised by a mix of suburban type urban fabric, will create the conditions to throughout life (i.e. children, young Camac River Valley, Irish National War housing, with some modern interventions support the regeneration of the above land adults, families, and older people). The Memorial Gardens, Goldenbridge Cemetery, that are of a denser nature. The availability banks. high-quality public realm and greening Richmond Barracks, Kilmainham Gaol, of substantial land banks within the project identified in this Development Kilmainham Courthouse, Kilmainham Mill, Kilmainham-Inchicore area, although WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED? Strategy, will make the Kilmainham- Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Irish Museum mainly privately owned, offers the Inchicore area a more attractive place of Modern Art (IMMA) and the National opportunity for larger scale, sustainable, Children’s Hospital. The Development Strategy, in the context of to live. planning and regeneration, identifies a public urban living projects with an appropriate realm strategy to support the following: density, range of residential unit types SUPPORTING WHAT IS IN OUR DEVELOPMENT • A strong sense of community. and mix of uses. Dublin City Council’s AMENITIES STRATEGY? • Greater use of existing amenities and Emmet Road regeneration project will set 6 • assets. the benchmark in the area for high quality Kilmainham-Inchicore has a quantum The Development Strategy aims to build • A mix of residential tenures and residential development. and wealth of amenities and open upon the existing assets of Kilmainham- typologies. spaces areas (e.g. open spaces Inchicore and ensure that these are both • Sustainable employment opportunities. JOB CREATION in residential estates, historical maximised and showcased to deliver the The last 10 years has seen a significant gardens, and playing pitches). Due 3 to the radial nature of the street growth in employment in the area (e.g., The Eir HQ at Heuston South Quarter and the network many of these amenities are difficult to access by walking and Hilton Kilmainham). The new National cycling. The Development Strategy Children’s Hospital will create c 2,300 direct has identified the opportunity to jobs. These projects demonstrate the ability enhance the amenities of the area by of the area to attract a diverse range of connecting and providing improved employment options that cater for people access between the spaces. There of all skills levels and interest including inter is the potential to create an east- alia office, health, hospitality and tourism. west route linking Kilmainham and The provision of high quality public realm Inchicore via the development of a as articulated in this Development Strategy, Camac Greenway and north/south by Outline Impression of a Mixed-Use Development will make the Kilmainham Inchicore area a connecting the Phoenix Park with the more attractive place for job creation. Grand Canal Greenway. 8 9 MOVEMENT URBAN REGENERATION INITIATIVES A connected urban quarter based on the 15 Minute THE 15 MINUTE CITY PEDESTRIAN City concept, where active travel and other ENVIRONMENT sustainable modes are the preferred transport 1 There is the opportunity to enhance 3 options. walking and cycling infrastructure, Kilmainham and Inchicore have the which in conjunction with the delivery potential to be attractive centres at EXISTING CONTEXT WHAT IS IN OUR DEVELOPMENT of mixed-use developments on existing the heart of a pedestrian network. STRATEGY? landbanks would deliver a walkable At present however, these areas Kilmainham-Inchicore is well connected community for Kilmainham-Inchicore are dominated by vehicular traffic, by public transport including multiple The Development Strategy aims to promote where people can live and access most with some localised gaps in footpath Dublin Bus routes that provide frequent enhanced connections and improvements to of their daily needs within 15 minutes by continuity and crossings on desire weekday services, Heuston Railway Station the pedestrian environment that will make active transport. Given its inner urban lines and a lack of legible pedestrian (approximately 30 minutes walk away from Kilmainham-Inchicore a more accessible, location, public transport provision connections to the wider area. There Grattan Crescent/Emmet Road junction) and legible and attractive place and encourage and existing substantial brownfield/ is the opportunity to re-imagine the Luas Red Line from Tallaght/Saggart to the and facilitate a shift to sustainable modes infill landbanks, Kilmainham- Inchicore these areas as pedestrian focused Point which connects the area with Heuston of transport. These initiatives in conjunction has the potential to deliver on the 15 centres through improvements to Station, Busáras, Connolly Station and the with the delivery of mixed-use developments Minute City concept. At present the key the public realm and enhanced, Docklands. This connectivity is reflected by on existing landbanks would deliver on the to achieving this, active travel, is not legible pedestrian linkages with the the higher than average mode share of 30% 15 Minute City concept. being maximised to its full potential. surrounding areas. using public transport for work/education 1 The identification of links such as the trips (22% in Dublin City and suburbs) . WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED? Camac River Greenway and the St. James’s Linear Park are examples of ENHANCED The pedestrian environment is good, with The Development Strategy, in the context of initiatives that will promote walking CONNECTIONS west-east movements facilitated along main movement, puts in place a high level structure and cycling as primary modes of roads, secondary roads and the existing 4 to achieve the following: transport. Kilmainham-Inchicore needs to Grand Canal towpath. However, the north- • A walkable community for Kilmainham- consider enhanced connections at a south movements encounter several Inchicore. SUSTAINABLE MODES local level within the area between its challenges including the railway line, Grand • Greater utilisation of existing natural heritage assets and other attractions Canal, Camac River, Luas line and major OF TRANSPORT assets in the promotion of active travel. 2 in the wider City. At present the roads. There have been recent improvements • A shift to sustainable modes of transport. Kilmainham-Inchicore has good area is perceived as a number of to the cycling network such as the provision • An enhanced pedestrian environment, public transport provision and individual pockets of places and uses of bus lanes, shared by cyclists, along Emmet focused on the village centres of existing walking and cycling linkages which are weakly connected both Road. The tourist attractions in Kilmainham- Kilmainham and Inchicore. to the City Centre. These modes of visually and physically. There is the Inchicore are within walking/cycling distance • A more connected Kilmainham-Inchicore. transport are not currently utilised opportunity to enhance connections from the City Centre. The walking distance to their full potential owing to limited through the utilisation of existing between two of the key tourist attractions in existing cycle facilities, a severance of natural assets in the form of green Dublin, Kilmainham Gaol and Christ Church north-south links and the presence and blue ways, in conjunction with Cathedral, is c. 30min, while the cycling of major junctions. The delivery of infrastructural improvements and distance is c. 9min. improved public transport (i.e., Bus the removal of barriers to movement Connects, DART Expansion and Lucan to deliver a more connected Luas (Line F), present the area with Kilmainham-Inchicore, as well as opportunities to deliver compact/high opportunities for improvements in density developments at important permeability and legibility that are transport nodes that would encourage offered by predominantly brownfield a shift to sustainable modes. The regeneration sites. implementation of the GDA Cycle Network Plan in conjunction with the delivery of green and blue ways and a north-south connection through the delivery of opportunity sites would facilitate and encourage more walking and cycling. Outline Impression of Kilmainham Village

10 11 PLACEMAKING URBAN REGENERATION INITIATIVES Embracing the area’s existing assets in delivering IDENTITY HEALTH AND WELL- BEING an inclusive and adaptable place, that has a clear 1 Kilmainham and Inchicore are two urban identity and which places an emphasis on healthy villages which in conjunction with their 4 Kilmainham-Inchicore has many living and well-being. historical and amenity assets create a natural attributes that could contribute unique identity. However, at present to the health and well-being of EXISTING CONTEXT a vibrant public realm that is grounded in the the visual and physical predominance of unique attributes and assets of the area. residents including, the Camac River, cars largely defines these centres, and the Grand Canal and numerous open Placemaking involves an integrated their relationship with the surrounding approach to the planning, design, delivery Refocusing existing areas and consolidating spaces. At present many of these areas, resulting in a lack of identity. assets, particularly the ‘blue’ assets and management of our public spaces and individual pockets of activity will help The opportunity exists to consolidate public realm. Kilmainham-Inchicore already define Kilmainham-Inchicore’s strong urban have significant unrealised potential. the local identity of Kilmainham and There is the opportunity through has a unique public realm, defined largely by identity. Inchicore by strengthening and defining three key characteristics: placemaking and urban design the character of these centres through projects to deliver green and blue In addition to a definable local identity, it improving the quality of the public • Historical landmark sites and buildings. seeks to encourage the delivery of a place infrastructure within Kilmainham- realm and increasing collaboration Inchicore with an emphasis on healthy • Areas of defined activity. that is ‘for everyone’, an inclusive place where with existing assets and the wider area. • Radial access routes to the City Centre there is a sense of belonging and security, living and well-being. from the west and south. a place that is adaptable, that provides an PUBLIC REALM experience and seeks to inspire. INCLUSIVITY While the area has the assets and potential 2 Kilmainham and Inchicore have a varied to deliver a strong identity and sense of WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED? public realm transitioning from lively 5 In 2016 Kilmainham-Inchicore, non- place, at present the prominence of the edges and streets in the village centres Irish population percentage ranges thoroughfares, (i.e., the Chapelizod Bypass The Development Strategy, in the to quieter thoroughfares and significant from 16%-45%, with the highest (R148) and Dublin Outer Orbital (R111)) and context of placemaking, sets out a high open space and amenity areas. At percentage concentrated in the north the lack of legible connections between the level structure to achieve the following: present these spaces are experienced urban villages of Kilmainham and Inchicore eastern area. There is the opportunity separately as there is a lack of flow through the implementation of the and other areas of activity, the public spaces • Defines a sense of community. and integration between them. There Dublin City Council Integration Strategy and the heritage assets means that the area • Promotes health and well-being. is the opportunity to utilise sight lines, 2016-2022 to strengthen community is lacking a definable character and identity. • Fosters social interaction. orientation, and future development of leadership, promote civic pride, • Enhances and supports economic activity. predominantly privately owned sites encourage intercultural participation WHAT IS IN OUR DEVELOPMENT • Consolidates a local identity. to create a dialogue between these and increase diverse representation • A layered public realm that creates a STRATEGY? different spaces that will be attractive to in community leadership and political greater synergy between spaces. a range of people, needed to maintain The Development Strategy aims to promote engagement. Kilmainham-Inchicore a healthy public realm. can be an inclusive place with a capacity and willingness to welcome people to ADAPTABILITY their community. Adaptability is the capacity of urban 3 spaces, buildings and neighbourhoods EXPERIENCE to evolve to meet changing needs. Kilmainham-Inchicore has first-hand 6 Kilmainham-Inchicore has a range of experience of the need for adaptability, natural, social, physical and heritage specifically in its social developments assets that can deliver a unique and amenity facilities. The regeneration experience. The preparation of an of the area provides the opportunity urban design/placemaking framework to promote adaptability through urban for the area, as outlined in this design and mixed-use development document, led by Dublin City Council, which can increase the diversity of can create the conditions to deliver a uses and users, extend the commercial unified place that is legible, vibrant, life of buildings and contribute to the inclusive, multi-cultural and attractive economic success. to visitors. Outline Impression of Inchicore Village 12 13 ENVIRONMENT URBAN REGENERATION INITIATIVES Promoting sustainable urban development by SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE supporting climate adaptation, green initiatives 1 GROWTH 4 DEVELOPMENT and innovative design solutions. Kilmainham-Inchicore can Kilmainham-Inchicore is accommodate significant new characterised as a mix tenure protocols and the need to design our urban EXISTING CONTEXT sustainable growth due to the neighbourhood with a combination areas as green and clean in order to make availability of substantial land banks, of suburban housing typologies, them more attractive places to live and work. Climate action presents the greatest high quality public transport and with some modern apartment environmental challenge for urban planning, accessible urban green spaces. developments. Dublin City Council’s The Development Strategy seeks to place development interests and the continuity of There is the opportunity to introduce Emmet Road regeneration project the environment at the heart of Kilmainham- services into the future. The changing climate sustainable growth principles in the will set the benchmark in the area for Inchicore, promoting a ‘green’ character, a will have significant implications for Ireland’s regeneration of the area, specifically high quality residential development place that is well connected by sustainable society, governmental institutions, economy urban infill development that is with a range of facilities including transport and has attractive green and blue and environment. Adapting to climate- central to the delivery of a ‘liveable’ retail and community. This project infrastructure. It promotes walking and based challenges is critical and will require city which focuses on the needs of the will be an innovative design and cycling, a greater use of urban green space a concerted effort at all levels of society and community to improve the perceived maximize its sustainability in terms and outdoor space and increased use of government to transition to a holistic and ‘quality of life’, attract investment, of eco-design. The Emmet Road public transport. robust strategy to reduce greenhouse gas and achieve growth. Dublin City regeneration project will explore emissions. Council’s Emmet Road regeneration options around utilising LED lighting, WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED? project will set the benchmark in rainwater harvesting and solar At a more localised project level, effective the area for high quality sustainable panels in line with national policy The Development Strategy, in the context of adaptation of the built environment and residential and environmentally and building standard requirements. the environment, puts in place a high level public realm to a more inclement climate robust development. The Emmet Road project will structure to achieve the following: can help to alleviate some of the negative contribute positively to the lives of consequences associated with climate CLIMATE ADAPTATION future residents and the surrounding • Maximizing the potential of existing green change. environment. and blue infrastructure. 2 Kilmainham-Inchicore will have to • Better utilisation of urban green spaces embrace climate action as a means WHAT IS IN OUR DEVELOPMENT and outdoor spaces. of dealing with the effects of climate REDUCE POLLUTION STRATEGY? • Promotion of active modes (walking and change. The area is well placed to cycling). address this issue given its central 5 Kilmainham-Inchicore is an inner- The Development Strategy recognises the • Increasing access to and use of public location, existing natural assets, urban area, located on one of the requirement to shift to climate adaptation transport. and the availability of large-scale main access routes to the City Centre development areas. from the west and south. Like many parts of the City, the dominance of GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE/ vehicular traffic means that air and BIODIVERSITY noise quality is often poor. Creating 3 the conditions for modal shift to Kilmainham-Inchicore is an urban more active modes (i.e. walking & area with a wealth of natural assets cycling) creates the opportunity to and rich biodiversity, particularly reduce the reliance on the private car along the Camac River and Grand for local trips which a consequential Canal and throughout its urban open reduction in carbon emissions, an spaces. There is the opportunity improvement on air quality and to enhance the contribution of reduction in noise levels. Kilmainham-Inchicore’s natural assets to the environment by promoting green and blue routes and supporting other biodiversity initiatives. The Camac River could be re-imagined as a Greenway subject to Outline Impression of Turvey Park robust environmental assessment. 14 15 INTRODUCTION Due to the high level nature of the Stakeholder engagement has been at the Development Strategy stakeholders heart of the process from the beginning, with consultation focused on engaging with the extensive consultation undertaken as part of 3. STAKEHOLDER following three groups: the baseline analysis stage. i. Dublin City Council Elected Members The engagement process was structured of South Central Area Committee. around a series of on-line guided workshops ENGAGEMENT with the three stakeholders groups. A range ii. Dublin City Council Internal of diverse topics were raised which included Departments (i.e. Planning & Property, public realm, open space, accessibility, Environment & Transportation, Parks & identity, regeneration, heritage, connectivity, Landscape Services, Conservation, Heritage, etc. Archeology, Housing etc.). The stakeholder engagement process In total there were nine such consultative iii. External Institutional Stakeholders sessions that were undertaken via an on- (Office of Public Works, Irish Museum of line platform after which the Project Team undertaken was central to gaining an Modern Art, Irish Water, National Transport collated the submissions received which Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, assisted the formulation of the Development understanding of the area with the National Children’s Hospital, Waterways Strategy. Ireland, Land Development Agency, Irish constructive feedback on material Rail, Department of Culture, Heritage & the A number of follow up submissions were Gaeltacht, etc). received from various stakeholders which presented helping guide and refine the provided detail in addition to that which was Utilising on-line platforms for stakeholder raised at the on-line events. Development Strategy. engagement sessions, the Project Team gained a deep understanding from Local Elected Members, officials of Dublin City Council and State/Semi-State Agencies.

This innovative form of consultation ensured that despite the Covid-19 Pandemic, these stakeholders could share their views, opinions, and ideas. The feedback from this consultation directly informed the preparation of the Development Strategy.

16 17 BASELINE REPORT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION MILESTONES The initial stage of this project included an The Development Strategy has been shaped information gathering process to produce a by the Stakeholder events. The Project Baseline Report. Team directed its focus on the regeneration July Workshop 1 potential of key sites (e.g. Emmet Road, • The first workshop took place between the Dublin City Council Planning & PropertyDepartment SWOT ANALYSIS Kilmainham Mill, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Project Team, the Consultant Team and stakeholders from other Dublin City Council etc.) and the opportunity to upgrade the 2020 Departments with policy & operational responsibility for the Kilmainham Inchicore area to In July and August 2020, the first round of public realm and movement network discuss existing & future projects. stakeholder workshops was undertaken. between these sites would greatly improve Participants were asked to respond to an accessibility and connectivity within the area. Workshop 2 analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses, • Following on from this, a focused discussion was held with officials from Dublin City CouncilSouth Central Area Office to discuss existing projects and outline potential future projects. Opportunity and Threats (SWOT). These events fed into the preparation of the Workshop 3 baseline report. The workshops provided a • The third workshop involved a number of external stakeholders from across various State level of detail which was not available from and Semi-State Agencies (e.g. Office of Public Works, National Transport Authority, Transport secondary on line research. Infrastructure Ireland, Land Development Agency, CIÉ and others to gain an understanding of their current and future plans and projects. Following on from the initial round of consultations, the Baseline Report was Workshop 4 • A Councillor Workshop was held between the Dublin City Council Planning & Property Department updated to include feedback received and to Project Team, Consultant Team, Area Management and Elected Members of the South Central focus the emerging vision of the Development Area to inform them of the preparation of the Strategy and allow them to express their thoughts, Strategy. views and ideas.

Workshop 5 • A workshop was held with the Emmet Road Regeneration Project Design Team to explore the potential synergies between that project and the Development Strategy.

August Workshop 6 • A second workshop was held between the Consultant Team and staff members of the Office of Public Works to discuss their role in the promotion of tourism and development across 2020 Kilmainham-Inchicore and the surrounding areas.

October Workshop 7 • A second Councilor Workshop was held between the Dublin City Council Planning & Property Department Project Team, Consultant Team, Area Management and Elected Members of the 2020 South Central Area to enable them to comment on the Draft Development Strategy.

Workshop 8 • A second Workshop was held between the Dublin City Council Planning & Property Department Project Team, Consultant Team and Dublin City Council Departments to enable them to comment on the Draft Development Strategy and the viability of the projects identified.

Workshop 9 • The second workshop with External Stakeholders to enable them to comment on the Draft Development Strategy and gain support for the projects identified.

Next Steps 2021 • The Kilmainham-Inchicore Development Strategy will form the basis of Dublin City Council application to Call 3 of the URDF.

19 18 19 WHAT WE HEARD The key topics that emerged during stakeholder engagement The results of the comprehensive TOPIC 1: HERITAGE AND TOPIC 2: COMMUNITY TOPIC 3: TOURISM consultative process are integrated into CULTURE the Development Strategy and a number Both the Kilmainham and Inchicore areas Kilmainham Gaol is one of the busiest sites of topics emerged which provided the Kilmainham has a wealth of heritage and have well established communities who are under the control of the Office of Public scope and emphasis for the proposals cultural assets with many nationally and active in informing debate on the future of Works. It is consistently within the Top 5 paid presented. internationally recognisable attractions the area. attractions in Ireland and attracts upwards such as Kilmainham Gaol, the Royal Hospital of 500,000 visitors per annum. Across all of the consultation workshops, it Kilmainham (including the Irish Museum of The Project Team engaged with the elected became clear that there were several key Modern Art), the Irish War Memorial Gardens, members of the South Central Area Along with the various other heritage issues facing the Kilmainham-Inchicore Richmond Barracks and with the Phoenix Committee who identified and supported and cultural assets noted in this section, area. Each of these issues are raised and Park located just outside of the study area. opportunities for public realm improvements Kilmainham-Inchicore represents an addressed in turn below, along with how we These also present areas for recreation and as a catalyst to promote the economic, social, opportunity for the promotion of the area as have responded through the Development leisure for the community and visitors. cultural and environmental regeneration of a ‘Military Quarter’. In conjunction with other Strategy making process and the formulation Kilmainham Inchicore. areas in Dublin 8, the creation of a ‘Tourism of the Vision for the area. It was also brought to the attention of the Trail’ running laterally across the City could Project Team that the study area contains be possible with support from other agencies 4Heritage and Culture. many other conservation and archaeological (e.g. Fáilte Ireland, Office of Public Works, 4Community. assets and these need to be maintained etc). 4Tourism. and thought off carefully when formulating 4Connectivity and Accessibility. proposals for future development. 4Traffic and Transport. 4Housing. 4Jobs. HOW WE RESPONDED HOW WE RESPONDED HOW WE RESPONDED

The stakeholder engagement process The Project Team have developed The topic of tourism has also been has allowed the Project Team to identify proposals to strengthen the core areas integrated into the Development Strategy and establish the key assets of the of both Kilmainham and Inchicore by way of promoting linkages, e.g. from area, including areas of architectural by looking at the characteristics of Kilmainham Gaol to Richmond Barracks. and archaeological interest to develop the village centres. The Development Dublin City Council’s Kilmainham Mill proposals which are sympathetic to the Strategy contains zooms of the centres project will provide an additional attraction area in which they will sit. and highlights the urban spaces to be to the expanding tourism offer in the area. focused on to allow for a more integrated The creation of legible linkages between The promotion of the existing assets and permeable intersection. these different attractions will increase have become a central tenet of the overall tourist footfall and generate additional vision for the area. tourist revenue for the area.

20 21 WHAT WE HEARD The key topics that emerged during stakeholder engagement TOPIC 4: CONNECTIVITY TOPIC 5: TRAFFIC AND TOPIC 6: HOUSING TOPIC 7: JOBS AND ACCESSIBILITY TRANSPORT Kilmainham-Inchicore is an inner-urban The Kilmainham-Inchicore area is an The study area contains both the Camac The issue of traffic congestion was identified residential area. In 2016 the area had important area employment area. Improved River and the Grand Canal which act not only by stakeholders as a barrier to development a population of approximately 17,400 public transport will make the area more as areas of amenity and biodiversity, but can in the area. persons. Dublin City Council’s Emmet Road attractive inward investment. also be promoted and used as key connection Regeneration Project will set the benchmark points providing linkages east-west across The Bus Connects project and its routes have in the area for high quality residential The National Children’s Hospital will create c. the site, although it is acknowledged that been designed with input from local development. The delivery of c. 400 dwelling 4,000 health care and associated jobs. It is they also provide barriers to north-south residents. units will add substantially to the quantum critical that there is a supply of availability of connectivity. of housing stock in the area. housing typologies and tenures within the An improved public transport network will area to support demand and reduce long Connectivity in the study area is oriented in be important to unlocking the development This project will be an innovative design and distance commuting. an eastwest direction. Whilst north-south potential of the area. maximize its sustainability in terms of eco- connectivity and accessibility is limited. design.

The Development Strategy identifies It is Dublin City Council’s intention that additional connections and identifies the Emmet Road project will contribute potential locations for improved access by positively to the lives of future residents and active modes. the surrounding environment by promoting active transport modes.

HOW WE RESPONDED HOW WE RESPONDED HOW WE RESPONDED HOW WE RESPONDED

The Project Team have researched The Development Strategy identifies The viability of existing residential areas Healthcare is the one of largest drivers and developed potential additional a series of north south permeability must be sustained. New residential for jobs creation in the area. Employment linkages throughout the site which projects, many on privately owned development must be designed so as to opportunities will act as a catalyst for would increase and promote cycling lands. The delivery of these routes integrate with existing neighbourhoods increased residential development in and walking as forms of transport will be contingent on proposals in terms of movement, accessibility, the locale. This in turn provides the to counteract traffic congestion. for development coming forward. heritage, etc. opportunity to improve public realm and connectivity with the area by planning and design for active modes.

22 23 4. VISION A Vision for Kilmainham- Inchicore: “A Development Strategy that puts people, place and the environment The Vision, while aspirational by at the heart of a joined-up nature, is central to setting out the approach to the delivery of public overall goal to guide the delivery of realm improvements”. the Development Strategy. The Vision The Development Strategy is based upon the following: demonstrates what can be achieved in 1. Baseline Report and SWOT analysis focus on Four Core Themes: i. Planning and Regeneration. the Kilmainham-Inchicore area. ii. Movement. iii. Placemaking. iv. Environment. 2. Stakeholder Engagement. 3. Technical Assessments: i. Spatial Analysis (Refer to Appendix I – Page 48). ii. Movement Analysis (Refer to Appendix II – Page 52). iii. Linkage Analysis (Refer to Appendix III – Page 56).

The Development Strategy is based upon the findings of the Baseline Report and SWOT analysis focused on the Four Core Themes which were endorsed through Stakeholder Engagement and tested by the technical analysis. The placemaking and urban design concept which underpins the Development Strategy Diagram (Refer page 22) gives spatial expression to the outcome of this process.

24 25 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY A STRATEGY FOR KILMAINHAM-INCHICORE

26 27 Introduction 5. REGENERATION The Development Strategy is based upon a The Regeneration Framework is focussed Regeneration Framework which identifies upon the following projects: a series of spatial, movement and linkages projects which Dublin City Council can lead i. Enhancement of Kilmainham Village. FRAMEWORK and deliver that are focused upon the urban ii. Enhancement of Inchicore Village. villages of Kilmainham and Inchicore. iii. The Camac River Greenway. iv. Military Quarter. The spatial, movement and linkage analysis v. Greening Strategy. is provided in Appendices I, II and III. The identification of a number of public realm projects sets the basis for the delivery of the Development Strategy.

Regeneration Projects

28 29 PROJECT 1 - ENHANCEMENT OF KILMAINHAM VILLAGE

The focus of the regeneration of Kilmainham village is centred around a reimagining of the public realm to provide an improved pedestrian environment, particularly running in a north- south direction along the South Circular Road/Suir Road. Improved pedestrian connectivity could act as a catalyst for an increase in local services such as retail, restaurants and cafés and will also serve the tourist industry.

In support of the local economy, this area aims to promote the expansion of attractions such as Kilmainham Gaol and the Royal Hospital in addition to Kilmainham Mill through improved connectivity.

Existing Features

This area is well served by key tourist attractions, local shops and public spaces. The village is characterised by poor pedestrian permeability and experiences large volumes of traffic along the South Circular Road in particular. The area generally experiences large pedestrian footfall activity on a daily basis, however due to the Covid-19 Pandemic this has seen a reduction in recent months.

The Camac River flows directly through Kilmainham and is a recreational and biodiversity asset which would benefit from improved accessibility. Key Projects Key Project Features Outcomes

A series of public realm projects have been The enhancement of Kilmainham Village will The enhancement of Kilmainham Village will identified which will improve the quality of be achieved by integrating improvements in deliver an improved public realm that promotes the area civic/amenity spaces, pedestrian the public realm with enhancements to the active travel, supports the connectivity to and cycling facilities and accessibility to surrounding street network. A key feature local amenities and heritage assets. It will historic sites. of this will be the Camac River Greenway, a consolidate the area, making it an identifiable recreational amenity which has significant place and a more attractive place to live, work potential in terms of the overall tourism and visit. offer. 30 31 PROJECT 2 - ENHANCEMENT OF INCHICORE VILLAGE

The enhancement of Inchicore Village will deliver an improved public realm that promotes active travel through improved accessibility and connectivity. It will support and promote existing assets and enhance the area making it a more attractive and liveable place for its existing and future communities. Existing Features

Inchicore Village’s existing public realm is defined by its location on Tyrconnell Road and by the busy junction of Tyrconnell Road, Grattan Crescent and Emmet Road. The Village core runs north to south along Tyrconnell Road and is characterised by predominantly two storey retail units and houses. Key Projects

The delivery of projects on a planned and phased basis has the potential to promote connectivity and unlock lands that will deliver compact and sustainable growth (e.g., linkage northwards in the vicinity of Richmond Park and linkages to the south through the Goldenbridge Industrial Estate).

Investment in the public realm of Inchicore Village would also serve to enhance the visual appearance of the area, making it a more inviting place to live, work and visit, thereby improving vitality and creating a more attractive retail environment. Outcomes connectivity and make the village a more friendly placemaking concept for the area. Key Project Features attractive place to live, work and visit. This proposal has been presented to the The aim is to deliver an improved public realm Elected Members of the South Central The key projects include the consolidation that promotes and facilitates active travel, Research into the development of the public Area Committee and Dublin City Council of the Tyrconnell Road and Emmet Road supports the viability of local services and realm at Inchicore has already come under Officials. It has also informed the Inchicore junction and the creation of the Camac River amenities and provides for the integration of public spotlight with the generation of a local placemaking concept. Greenway as a biodiversity, recreational and longer term opportunity sites. response to the opportunities created by Bus amenity space. Connects. The “To It, Not Through It: A Public realm improvements will enhance the Covid Mobility Plan for Inchicore” campaign appearance of Inchicore, improve has prepared a pedestrian and cycle 32 33 PROJECT 3 - CAMAC RIVER GREENWAY

The Camac River is an important environmental, biodiversity and recreational asset for the study area. It also provides the opportunity to deliver a high quality link directly connecting the cores of Kilmainham and Inchicore Villages which promotes active travel and would impact positively on the health and well-being of the community. Existing Features

The River is an asset that enters Inchicore flowing northeast from the Landsdowne Valley in Drimnagh. It flows east through the Village and on into Kilmainham before going under Bow Bridge entering into the River Liffey near Heuston Station. Much of its course is now covered by buildings and connection points to the River are few and far between. At present the current urban fabric of Kilmainham- Inchicore largely turns its back on the river and the opportunities that it presents.

Key Projects

The Camac River Greenway could stretch approximately 1km along the existing river course through Kilmainham-Inchicore from the Grand Canal to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The greenway could be bookended by two open space areas, Outline Impression of Turvey Park the existing Grattan Crescent Park and a potential new open space and recreational Outcomes area in Kilmainham, that will also improve Key Project Features accessibility to the River. A Greenway could provide a direct connection Grattan Crescent Park is an important existing between Kilmainham and Inchicore that is The Camac River Restoration Project which amenity asset that could be enhanced removed from the heavily trafficked road is currently underway, aims to renaturalise through the integration of the river as part network, encourage active travel and elements and features of the Camac which of the greenway. promote the idea of a 15 Minute City. would enhance its biodiverse qualities and offer the opportunity to open up asa Turvey Park on the south bank of the river Subject to detailed environmental pedestrian/cycling route linking Kilmainham, between Kilmainham and Inchicore could assessment, the Greenway could act as a Inchicore and surrounding areas along its benefit from investment to deliver enhanced recreational, amenity and biodiversity asset course. public facilities and an attractive and usable which could benefit residents and visitors open space. alike. 34 35 PROJECT 4 - MILITARY QUARTER

The promotion of Kilmainham- Inchicore as a ‘Military Quarter’ is a directly attributable input from stakeholder engagement. The Military Quarter concept would be delivered through a series of links between the existing heritage sites with a military history.

The creation of a Military Quarter that showcases the assets and heritage of Kilmainham-Inchicore will help integrate the area into the wider Dublin City tourist offer and contribute to the local economy.

Existing Features

The heritage assets which are located in the study area include;

1. Royal Hospital Kilmainham (including IMMA) 1. Royal Hospital Kilmainham (including the Irish 2. Bully’s Acre Museum of Modern Art - IMMA) 3. Kilmainham Gaol 2. Bully’s Acre 4. Richmond Barracks 3. Kilmainham Gaol 5. Goldenbridge Cemetery 4. Richmond Barracks 6. War Memorial Gardens 5. Goldenbridge Cemetery 6. War Memorial Gardens 7. The Magazine Fort Key Projects 8. Wellington Testimonial Memorial 9. Collins Barracks & Croppies Acre The Dubline Trail, which already includes the Gaol and IMMA, could be extended to include the additional sites within and surrounding the study area, for example, the showcase them as part of the wider military Outcomes pedestrian permeability within the study War Memorial Gardens and the Magazine tourism offer of Dublin. area and its connection to the surrounding Fort in the Phoenix Park. The aim of this project is to showcase the neighbourhoods and districts. This would include opportunities to improve military history and assets of the area, wayfinding and signage within the study delivering economic benefits. The addition Key Project Features area as well as enhanced physical linkages of these assets to the established Dubline and connections with surrounding heritage Trail could also strengthen its tourist offer Central to the delivery of a Military Quarter is assets. and attraction. the identification of projects that would help consolidate the area’s heritage assets and The Military Quarter could also contribute towards the overall enhancement of 36 37 PROJECT 5 - GREENING STRATEGY 1. Longmeadows Pitch & Putt Club 10. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal 17. Richmond Barracks 24. Suir Road Luas Stop 2. Liffey Gaels GAA 11. Inchicore National School 18. Kilmainham Gaol 25. Rialto Luas Stop 3. CIE Soccer Pitches & Social Club 12. Conradh na Gaeilge (Language School) 19. Inchicore Village Centre 26. Fatima Luas Stop Open space areas form the heart 4. Church Grounds 13. Mercy Secondary School 20. Kilmainham Village 27. Mary Immaculate Church of the public realm and have a key 5. Bluebell Community Centre & Pitches 14. Our Lady of Lourdes, Primary School 21. Blackhorse Luas Stop 28. Inchicore Sports Centre role in providing a vibrant, resilient, 6. Grattan Crescent Park 15. Inchicore College of Further Education 22. Drimnagh Luas Stop 29. Tibetan Buddhist Centre healthy, connected and attractive 7. Richmond Park Stadium 16. St. James’s Primary School 23. Goldenbridge Luas Stop 30. Goldenbridge Integrated Complex community environment. This 8. Emmet Road Regeneration Development Strategy identifies 9. Goldenbridge Cemetery that a Greening Strategy would enhance and improve existing open space and amenity areas within Kilmainham-Inchicore, making it more liveable and attractive to the community, workers and visitors. Existing Features

Kilmainham-Inchicore has a number of open spaces areas and is accessible to a wider network of high quality spaces. Examples of public open space in the area include Grattan Crescent, Turvey Park, St. Michael’s Estate and Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

However, the existing provision of quality open space in the area is fragmented and could benefit from improved visibility and accessibility. Key Projects

As part of the delivery of this Development Strategy there is the opportunity to to the existing spaces. enhance the existing public space network Key Project Features Outcomes within Kilmainham-Inchicore through the The undertaking of a Greening Strategy is thus preparation of a Greening Strategy. The delivery of a Greening Strategy would A Greening Strategy will provide a public space a key project and should set out a clear help develop an understanding of how the network that delivers new and improved high hierarchy of open spaces within the area and The Greening Strategy will be informed by an existing green spaces provide different quality public spaces for the community, address the development of new or improved experiences and uses for the community enhances linkages between spaces,improves assessment of how existing public spaces open spaces with improved linkages. currently function for the community. The and how this can be improved to provide a movement, creates permeability and builds assessment will consider local demographics, diverse offering to the community, now and on the strength of existing recreation and The Greening Strategy will include a study into the future. amenities.spaces, improves movement, needs and opportunities and identify where of the existing tree canopy and establish opportunities can be exploited to improve the creates permeability and builds on the a biodiversity/ecology baseline. This is This approach would focus on how the strength of existing amenities. network of open spaces and the amenities considered a valuable project, given the they provide for the community. spaces could be utilised on a day to day central role of the Camac River Greenway in basis and help ensure that the surrounding the regeneration of the area and to ensure built environment benefits the open space The future delivery of the substantial that any future development of opportunity opportunity sites necessitate an increase in in terms of connectivity, accessibility, light/ sites does not impact negatively on the shade, building massing, micro environment, new high quality, useable green spaces, parks existing trees or ecology. and public realm amenities, in addition animation, safety, and passive surveillance. 38 39 The URDF has an allocation of €2 Billion 6. URBAN under the NDP up to 2027, with €550 REGENERATION Million available up to 2022

& DEVELOPMENT What is the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund?

The URDF is one of four funds set up under A total of 189 applications were received, FUND the National Development Plan (NDP), 2018- with 88 projects throughout the country 2027. The aim of the fund is to support more announced as successfully receiving support compact and sustainable development, as on 26 November 2018. Under this round the set out in Project Ireland 2040, through the Dublin Metropolitan Area received a total regeneration and rejuvenation of Ireland’s of €14,869,500 (combined category A & B five cities and other large towns, in line with figure). the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the NDP. In January 2020 a second call for URDF Having identified a range of projects proposals was announced, that included The URDF seeks to stimulate a greater changes to more effectively target particular within the Kilmainham-Inchicore area, proportion of residential and mixed-use NPF priority actions and locations. Under development in our larger cities and towns. Call 2 proposals must involve innovative This will help to ensure that our urban areas and transformational integrated urban this section seeks to set out how these can become attractive and vibrant places in regeneration projects that align with local which people choose to live and work, as well Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies have been brought forward in line with as to invest and to visit. This in turn will help (RSESs) and in the case of Metropolitan areas achieve the ‘compact growth’ that is required the relevant Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan the provisions and requirements of the under Project Ireland 2040. (MASP).

Urban Regeneration and Development The URDF is focussed on supporting applicant The Kilmainham Inchicore Development led projects. The first round of funding, Call Strategy is a Category B project, under Call 1 Fund. 1, commenced in July 2018, with bids invited of the URDF. The findings of this document from all public bodies. The projects for will form the basis of Dublin City Council’s funding were divided in to two categories: bid for funding of projects under Call 3 of the URDF in 2021. • Category A - Proposals that were ‘ready to go’ in 2019 (some or all elements of each proposal to commence in 2019). • Category B - Proposals that require further development in 2019.

40 41 THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE URDF CRITERIA As the URDF operates on a competitive, bid-based exchequer grant basis there is a clear application process and assessment methodology based on adherence to, compatibility with and contribution to a number of set criteria. As outlined previously, under Call 2 the focus shifted to integrated urban developments, strategic development STRATEGIC VISION INNOVATION COLLABORATION areas combining a number of elements and schemes that support wider climate action A Strategic Vision is central to focusing A project should be innovative in the context Collaboration is at the heart of the URDF objectives and liveability factors within our guidance and setting a clear path for of approaches to achieving compact urban funding process. The intention is to promote cities and towns. future growth and development. Having growth, viability, liveability and mix of uses beneficial project collaborations between a high quality strategic vision that will within the scheme, including end uses. In public bodies and private entities who This focus is reflected in the application be instrumental in the achievement of particular, initiatives should contribute to low could play a part in the advancement of process and the overall assessment criteria transformational, place-based change is carbon, climate resilience and environmental the proposal and/or contribute to matched which will be utilised in reviewing the essential and any project must be intrinsic to sustainability. funding for the URDF supported project. projects and allocating funding. The projects the Vision and its achievement. contained in the Development Strategy are in essence the type of developments the URDF seeks to promote and support. This is reflected in the number of assessment criteria and other key supporting considerations that are clearly and directly addressed by the projects as follows:

SUSTAINABILITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING INCLUSIVITY

It is recognised that carefully managing the It is recognised that place and space have Inclusivity is central to the delivery of healthy sustainable growth of compact cities will an impact on human health and well-being communities and attractive places to live add value and create more attractive places and that individual actions to improve health for all. As an intrinsic part of the sustainable in which people can live and work while or lifestyle status are likely to be influenced growth of our cities and other urban areas, achieving a transition to a competitive, low by the environmental and socio-economic inclusivity needs to be planned for through carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally context in which they take place. As the URDF affordable, accessible housing; community, sustainable economy by 2050. seeks to create more attractive places in education and health facilities; and access to which people can live and work, the delivery recreation and amenity spaces. Projects should deliver qualitative lasting of improvements in health and well-being impacts well beyond their life, that will become should be a key consideration in project self-sustaining and which will outweigh and proposals. outlast the initial public investment involved. Sustainability, in terms of climate action considerations, is intrinsically linked to innovation.

42 43 THE PROJECTS IN THE CONTEXT ENHANCEMENT OF KILMAINHAM VILLAGE The proposal to re-imagine Kilmainham Village as a pedestrian focused centre, that 1 achieves a dialogue between existing spaces as well as with the future opportunity OF THE URDF CRITERIA spaces, that integrates with the wider area and that actively addresses the River This Development Strategy identifies a number of projects that would, through their de- Camac, directly aligns with the aims of the URDF as follows: livery, contribute to the achievement of integrated urban development that combines a number of elements and schemes that support wider climate action objectives and the • It addresses the three key features of the Vision for Kilmainham-Inchicore - people, delivery of compact growth in line with the URDF requirements. place and the environment. Specifically, it will strengthen and define thecharacter of Kilmainham which is central to giving it a sense of place and identity. • The delivery of a vibrant, attractive and legible Village Centre can provide for the THE PROJECTS social, recreational, economic and day-to-day requirements of residents locally, thereby delivering self-sustainability for the area. As outlined in the previous section, the The enhanced linkages will be delivered • An improved pedestrian environment and enhanced pedestrian links to the wider Development Strategy identifies and seeks through the regeneration of sites in public area supports and promotes active travel, a sustainable mode of transport. to put in place a non-statutory concept and private ownership. They are not included • It is innovative in that it seeks to plan and provide for the future development of plan to guide potential future projects as bespoke projects. However as sites opportunity spaces as an integral part of the public realm enhancement works, within the Kilmainham-Inchicore area. come forward for development Dublin City directly promoting and facilitating the compact growth of the Village. This approach Council will ensure that they have regard to will also ensure that the opportunity spaces contribute to the viability, liveability The following projects have been the recommendations of the Development and mix of use in the area. identified for submission to URDF Call 3: Strategy • The project presents opportunities for collaboration as part of the delivery of the longer-term opportunity spaces. i. Enhancement of Kilmainham Village. • This project would deliver improvements to both place and space in the form of ii. Enhancement of Inchicore Village. significant enhancements to the public realm and how people use and experience iii. The Camac River Greenway. it. It thus has the potential to directly and positively impact the health and well- iv. Military Quarter. being of users. v. Greening Strategy. • Enhancements to Kilmainham Village as part of a Strategy to guide development in the wider area will ensure inclusivity through planning is delivered.

ENHANCEMENT OF INCHICORE VILLAGE

The proposal for Inchicore Village would refocus the Village, put the pedestrian at its core, consolidate the street front, actively address the River Camac and enhance 2 existing and planned new linkages to deliver integration with the wider area and future regeneration projects. It directly aligns with the aims of the URDF in many of the same ways as the ‘Enhancement of Kilmainham Village’ project, as above, and as detailed below:

• It will help achieve the Vision for Kilmainham-Inchicore, deliver self-sustainability for the area, promote active travel, a sustainable mode of transport and positively impact the health and well-being of users, in a similar manner to the ‘Enhancement of Kilmainham Village’ project • It is innovative in that it seeks to provide for now, as part of the public realm enhancement works, for the integration of substantial strategic sites that will be developed in the future, directly promoting and facilitating the compact growth of the Village. This approach will also ensure that the development of these sites, which will contribute to the viability, liveability and mix of uses in the area, benefits the wider community. • The project presents opportunities for collaboration as part of the longer-term delivery of these strategic, large scale sites, specifically the CIE lands. • Enhancements to Inchicore Village as part of the Development Strategy to guide development in the wider area will provide for the achievement of inclusivity through planning. 44 45 THE CAMAC RIVER GREENWAY The Camac River is the biodiversity spine that can provide a pedestrian greenway directly 3 connecting the villages of Kilmainham and Inchicore. Its enhancement and integration into an improved green infrastructure network directly aligns with the aims of the URDF as follows:

• In line with the Vision for Kilmainham-Inchicore it will deliver environmental improvements that will enhance the amenities of the area and directly benefit those living in and visiting it. It will also be an identifiable characteristic of the area, helping define it as a place. • The protection and enhancement of the biodiversity rich Camac River as part of an improved green infrastructure network has sustainability at its heart and will help ensure the protection and active use of this important natural asset. • The Camac River Greenway will act as a direct pedestrian link between Kilmainham and Inchicore, providing an attractive, nature-based, pedestrian environment, that facilitates and encourages active travel, a sustainable mode of transport. • It is innovative in that it achieves compact growth, not in the context of new development, but by utilising and maximising existing natural assets to bring the two villages of Kilmainham and Inchicore together through a strong nature-based link solution. • The project presents opportunities for collaboration as part of the delivery of the longer- term opportunity sites. • This project will have a direct positive impact on the health and well-being of the community, providing direct access to nature, improved urban green spaces and delivering a segregated pedestrian greenway, removed from the urban environment of its surroundings. • Enhancements that improve access to nature, green spaces and accessibility as part of a Strategy to guide development in the wider area will allow for the delivery of inclusivity through planning.

THE MILITARY QUARTER

The development of ‘the Military Quarter’ would deliver a series of links between the heritage sites with a military history within the study area such as inter alia Royal Hospital Kilmainham 4 (including the Irish Museum of Modern Art) and Kilmainham Gaol and other such sites in the wider City area including inter alia Richmond Barracks, War Memorial Gardens and the Magazine Fort. This initiative supports the aims of the URDF as follows:

• It addresses the three key features of the Vision for Kilmainham-Inchicore - people, place and the environment as the military history of the area is intrinsic to its identity as a place. • It presents economic opportunities in terms of tourism while also enhancing the legibility of the areas history, making it a more attractive place to live and work which is at the core of sustainability. • The Military Quarter initiative is based around sustainable modes of transport, including improved legibility and the enhancement of pedestrian linkages within the study area as well as utilising public transport to access the wider network of sites. • It is innovative as it bring together the different military assets within, and provides a different perspective of, the City. This focus on a distinct part of the City’s heritage gives it a more compact sense of place, as people are drawn from once destination to another. • The project presents direct opportunities for collaboration as part of the “Dubline Trail” initiative. • This project would have a positive impact on health and well-being as it ties the community to its history and brings to the fore a key feature that shapes our understanding of the built environment. • Recognising the history of the area as part of the Development Strategy to guide development in the wider area will provide for the achievement of inclusivity through planning. 46 47 GREENING STRATEGY 5 Kilmainham-Inchicore has a number of open space areas and has access to a wider improved linkages between these spaces, permeability in the built environment network of high-quality spaces. However, the existing provision of quality open space and improved movement, all of which encourage active travel. in the Kilmainham-Inchicore area is fragmented and could benefit from improved • It is innovative in that it offers an opportunity to reimagine how open space is visibility and accessibility. The consolidation / improvement of existing open spaces provided in the area, and acknowledges its role in, and plans for, its delivery as within the area and provision of new open spaces can act as a catalyst for the delivery part of the compact growth of the area. of a vibrant, resilient, healthy, connected, and attractive community environment in • The project presents opportunities for collaboration as part of the delivery of the line with the aims of the URDF as follows: longer-term opportunity sites. • This project would have a direct positive impact on the health and well-being of • It addresses the three key features of the Vision for Kilmainham-Inchicore - people, the community, providing enhanced public spaces, and new improved areas for place and the environment as open space is at the heart of the public realm and recreation and amenity outdoors. the community. • Enhancements that improve access to nature, green spaces and accessibility as • It promotes sustainability not only through the provision of new and improved part of a Greening Strategy to guide development in the wider area will allow for high quality public spaces for the wider community but through the delivery of the delivery of inclusivity through planning.

The Greening Strategy will include the following:

i. A Study of the existing open space areas to examine how they are currently functioning, what they offer and how they connect to and are used by the surrounding area.

ii. A Tree Canopy Study to examine the existing tree canopy and current biodiversity/ecology to identify gaps in the tree cover and green corridors in order to enhance the existing provision but also to ensure that any future development within the area does not impact negatively on the existing trees or ecology of the area.

iii. A hierarchy of open spaces within the area and a use strategy showing how the existing green spaces provide different experiences and uses for the community and where opportunities for new green spaces can be progressed to provide a diverse offering to the community.

48 49 “CULTURES AND CLIMATES DIFFER 7. DELIVERY & ALL OVER THE WORLD, BUT PEOPLE ARE THE SAME. THEY GATHER IN PARTNERSHIPS PUBLIC IF YOU GIVE THEM A GOOD PLACE TO DO IT” - Jan Gehl

DELIVERY The Development Strategy focuses In line with URDF principles the Development enhanced amenity. Strategy will support the sustainable growth on the delivery of the short–medium through projects with the potential to deliver, The Camac River Greenway will work with the inter alia, significant investment, job creation, existing natural environment in identifying term projects which will contribute to regeneration, placemaking, improved medium to long term opportunities ranging accessibility and enhanced recreational from linkages and public spaces to nature the regeneration and renewal of the facilities primarily focused on the core areas. based solutions and water management. Kilmainham–Inchicore area. The key short–medium term projects are: The projects can be delivered in the short to medium term and present the opportunity • Enhancement of Kilmainham Village. for early realisation of many benefits which • Enhancement of Inchicore Village. in turn will build civic pride and increase • The Camac River Greenway. attractiveness. Central to this will be Dublin • Military Quarter. City Council and key stakeholders taking the • Greening Strategy. lead with the support of URDF investment and progressing the early delivery of projects Each project has been considered both on lands within their control. individually and in the context of their ability to feed into a wider network of In particular, the Military Quarter, Linkage urban improvements and interventions Project, and Open Space and Amenity while seeking to respect and showcase the proposals will be important to the wider area architectural, cultural and historic heritage with their phasing structured to contribute of the area. to other development proposals and supporting the drive to create liveable and The realisation of the projects in both sustainable places. Kilmainham and Inchicore will deliver immediate urban renewal grounded in design principles of placemaking, pedestrian friendly environments, local services and

50 51 INDICATORS PARTNERSHIPS To realise the full potential of the Projects The cumulative benefits of the projects Road Redevelopment. there will be a need for regular review is best realised through the integrated • Peter Leonard, Deirdre Prince, Parks and of progress with successes evaluated for approach advocated by this Development Landscape Department. replication. Through monitoring the position, Strategy. By their nature the interventions • Edel Kelly, Heidi Thorsdalen, Transport the projects can be kept on course and will change the current environment, but the Planning. revisions implemented to adapt to changes urban regeneration can be achieved while • Mary McDonald, Conservation. over time (e.g. policy, physical constraints also preserving the cultural and historic • Charles Duggan, Heritage. and opportunities etc.). values of the area. It is recognised that the • Ruth Johnson, Archaeology. different stakeholders and agencies for • Jeremy Wales, City Architects. The success of the projects will be defined each project will have a particular focus with by the types of benefits obtained which ambitions for different outcomes. However, State/Semi-Stage Agencies and others institutions will allow for monitoring of progress and by working collaboratively and following this involved ongoing evaluation of success. They provide Development Strategy a unified approach a structure for reporting back to those that can achieve the benefits set out. • Office of Public Works have invested in the projects financially, with • National Transport Authority their time, assets etc. (e.g. Government Dept. The delivery of the Projects will contribute to • Transport Infrasructure Ireland Local Authority, community, private sector the strengthening of the area’s role as a key • CIE etc.). quarter within the city with existing assets • Land Development Agency utilised and enhanced to create a distinctive • Inland Fisheries Ireland In order to evaluate the Projects there may place, with a focus on placemaking, that • Waterways Ireland be a need to establish indicators at the is attractive to work, live, invest in and • Irish Water outset with the selection of appropriate visit. Driven by the partnership/co-funding • Children’s Hospital Group indicators influenced by considerations such approach to projects at the national level, • St. James’s Hospital as relevance (to the benefit and funding the Projects will require engagement with • Department of Housing, Local source objectives), data availability, levels of government departments and agencies, Government and Heritage accuracy achievable and ability to adapt to businesses, landowners and the community • Glasnevin Trust changes in the receiving environment. to deliver on the Strategy and secure funding. • National Parks and Wildlife Service • Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) Where appropriate the indicators should either be (a) similar to those already used PROJECT in companion documents e.g. Development Plan or (b) capable of incorporation into CONTRIBUTORS future plans specific to the area. At a high Below is a non-exhaustive list of the many level the indicators will: contributors to the project. • Be expressed as trends that increase, decrease or balance when applied against Dublin City Council the identified benefit. • Be capable of taking account of changes • Brian Keaney, Ronan Fallon, Tadhg Daly, to the urban area over time. Planning & Property Department • Be able to identify the rate of regeneration. • South Central Area Elected Members • Be capable of being monitored at least • Mary Taylor, Bruce Phillips & Aoife yearly and evaluated at strategic points in Hannan, South Central Area Office • Darragh Cunningham, Project Manager, time (e.g. 5-year progress update). • Be possible to establish a base position Kilmainham Mill Project. • Mary-Liz Washe, Project Manager, Camac e.g. from 2016 census, published River Restoration Project. research, local authority database etc. • Sandra McAleer, Project Manager, Emmet

52 53 The Spatial Analysis which has informed the Regeneration Framework which underpins the Kilmainham-Inchicore Development APPENDIX I - Strategy. SPATIAL ANALYSIS

54 55 SPATIAL ANALYSIS

The Kilmainham-Inchicore area 1. Pedestrian Focused Inchicore 8. CIE Inchicore Railway Works includes multiple opportunity sites, 2. Pedestrian Focused Kilmainham 9. Goldenbridge Industrial Estate 3. Old Kilmainham Road/South Circular Road 10. Goldenbridge Integrated Complex the development of which will have Opportunity Space 11. Davitt Road Industrial Estate a significant impact on the area, its 4. Old Kilmainham Road Opportunity Space 12. Emmet Road Estate character, the spatial distribution of 5. Kilmainham Mill Reimagined 13. The National Children’s Hospital facilities, amenities and resources 6. South Circular Road Opportunity Space 14. Heuston Masterplan Area and the delivery of sustainable, 7. Emmet Road Opportunity Space compact growth.

These opportunity sites, that are in both public and private ownership, will be delivered over the medium to long term. Existing Features

This Development Strategy recognises a range of opportunity sites within Kilmainham- Inchicore from the substantial brownfield/ infill landbanks to smaller industrial heritage sites such as Kilmainham Mills.

The National Children’s Hospital, a significant opportunity site, is currently being developed and will be delivered in the short to medium term. It will create a significant flow of jobs to the area, increase housing demand and promote the use of sustainable modes of transport. Key Opportunities

The individual projects outlined in the previous sections are those which could be delivered in the short-medium term and The Development Strategy highlights a Works site is potentially one of the largest compact growth and the provision of the would achieve significant improvements to number of opportunity sites contiguous to redevelopment opportunities in the area. required services for the community. the public realm, open space and amenity the study area, such as the Goldenbridge provision and linkages and connectivity. Industrial Estate and Davitt Road Industrial Both sites have the potential to contribute Conclusion Estate. to housing delivery, economic activity, the These projects have also been considered 15 Minute City concept and provide compact The regeneration of these sites fall outside in terms of their contribution to the The Development Strategy does not address growth within the City. the remit of the Development Strategy. wider regeneration of the area including the regeneration of these privately owned However, as each of these sites come forward identified opportunity sites. For example the lands. Key Considerations for development, Dublin City Council will Enhancement of Kilmainham Village seeks to ensure that the relevant public or private integrate the enhanced public realm with the The CIE lands at Heuston Station has the Given the scale of many of these projects it is sector proposals are informed by and take delivery of the identified opportunity sites, potential to deliver significant mixed-use important that they are brought forward in cognisance of the projects identified in the providing for improved linkages. development and represents a significant a planned manner that takes account of the Development Strategy. project in the area. The CIE Inchicore Railway Development Strategy to ensure coordinated,

56 57 The Movement Analysis has informed the Regeneration Framework which underpins the Kilmainham-Inchicore Development APPENDIX II - MOVEMENT Strategy. ANALYSIS

58 59 MOVEMENT ANALYSIS The Kilmainham-Inchicore area has The DART Expansion Programme is part of good public transport provision the NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 with a new station including multiple Dublin Bus routes proposed at Kylemore to provide services that provide frequent weekday to the City Centre and Docklands via the services, Heuston Railway Station Phoenix Park Tunnel. The DART Underground project, if implemented, will deliver a new (approximately 30 minutes walk 5.2km tunnel with connecting lines, that will from Grattan Crescent/ Emmet pass under the Docklands area by Spencer Road junction) and the Luas Red Dock, beneath the River Liffey before curving Line from Tallaght/Saggart to the westwards beneath Pearse Street Station and St. Stephen’s Green. It is also planned to Point which connects the area with have a station in Inchicore. Heuston Station, Busáras, Connolly Station and the Docklands. As part of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, 2016-2035, it is also a The below diagram shows the planned proposal to deliver an additional light rail and proposed future public transport line connecting the City Centre to Lucan (Line infrastructure links in the area. With regard F) via Liffey Valley, Ballyfermot Village, and to improvements to the bus network, the Kylemore, before joining the existing red line National Transport Authority (NTA) have at Blackhorse. been developing the BusConnects corridors and orbital routes through extensive Future Potential Walking and Cycling Routes consultation with the local landowners and residents.

WALKING AND CYCLING

The area is also subject to a number of • The Grand Canal Greenway follows the planned future proposals that will enhance canal towpath, extending from Ringsend the existing walking and cycling network. in Dublin City to the River Shannon in These will integrate with and contribute to County Offaly. The Grand Canal runs to the accessibility and connectivity proposals the south of Kilmainham-Inchicore and contained in the Development Strategy. presents the opportunity to create a linear park that provides a high quality The key pedestrian and cycling projects for amenity space for the area. Kilmainham-Inchicore are as follows: • Development of a new bridge at the Irish • The proposed Camac River Greenway National War Memorial Gardens which will represents the opportunity to provide help improve north-south permeability. walking and cycling facilities that will connect into the heart of the area. The design provides for the development of green spaces along the Camac, new bridge crossings and enhanced connectivity between the River and the surrounding areas and streets.

Planned Public Transport Infrastructure

60 61 The Linkage Analysis which has informed the Regeneration Framework which underpins the Kilmainham-Inchicore Development APPENDIX IV - LINKAGE Strategy. ANALYSIS

62 63 LINKAGE ANALYSIS Key to the delivery of the Development Strategy is the Potential Linkages identification and categorisation of 1. Pedestrian Link Through Emmet Road 7. Camac River Greenway Development 8. Link from The New Children’s Hospital to RHK/ linkage projects that will enhance 2. Improved Pedestrian Link onto Sperrin Road IMMA permeability within and between 3. Link from Goldenbridge Integrated Complex to 9. St. James’s Linear Park Goldenbridge Industrial Estate the villages of Kilmainham and 10. Link from Goldenbridge Industrial Estate to Davitt 4. Link from CIE Site to Liffey Gaels Inchicore and which will also ensure Road that the future integration of long- 5. Link in the Vicinity of Richmond Park term opportunity areas is delivered 6. Link to Irish National War Memorial Gardens in a planned manner.

Existing Features

Pedestrian facilities in Kilmainham-Inchicore are generally in good condition, with some localised gaps in footpath continuity and crossings on desire lines and a lack of legible pedestrian connections to the wider area.

West-east movements are facilitated along main roads, secondary roads and the existing tow-path along the Grand Canal. The north- south movements, however, encounter several challenges including the railway line, Grand Canal, Camac River, Luas line and major roads.

Key Opportunities

The delivery of new and improved linkages will be dispersed over the short, medium and long terms, with those in the public remit deliverable in the short-medium terms while those reliant on the development of opportunity sites will be longer term. Focus should be placed on interventions within the public remit that can deliver notable enhancements to the public realm and environment and improve connectivity such to gain an understanding of how they would make it a more accessible, pedestrian and opportunities for the area and its community as the Camac River Greenway, St. James’s function within and contribute to the current cyclist friendly environment. in terms of economic development, housing, Linear Park along the Grand Canal and the network and also movement within the area. enhanced liveability and improved services. link through St. James’s hospital, currently Conclusions being partially delivered as part of the Key Considerations An enhanced, attractive and safe pedestrian National Children’s Hospital project. The Development Strategy seeks to use and cycle network will also contribute to the The aim of the linkages analysis is to identify public realm projects to facilitate and quality of life and health and well-being for Many of the medium to longer term linkage opportunities to deliver enhanced, safe and encourage active travel and to ensure that the community. projects highlighted in this Development attractive connections within Kilmainham- the integration of opportunity sites is planned Strategy require further assessment in order Inchicore and to the surrounding area, that and provided for as these present significant

64 65 The following map outlines the locations of structures which are listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage as well as APPENDIX IV - NIAH SITES / Protected Structures within the study area of the Kilmainham-Inchicore Development PROTECTED STRUCTURES Strategy.

66 67 68 69 Endnotes

1. CSO, Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS) from the 2016 Census data, commuting mode shares. 2. Dublin City Council Integration Strategy, 2016-2022.

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