For a space over 350 years old, the last few months have seen a lot of changes in the Phoenix Park.
Category Archives: Green space
What needs to change in the Bailey Gibson proposal
Below is an observation I am submitting on the proposals for the Bailey Gibson site, from property developer Hines. As the site is so large, it is going directly to An Bord Pleanála, bypassing the Council. You can see the full plans here. Note: Since initially publishing this post, I have updated the document with […]
Dublin City’s proposed mobility plan “vital for return to work” – Green councillors
Dublin City’s Green Party councillors have broadly welcomed the city council’s ambitious Interim Mobility Intervention Programme. The plan includes significant changes to the city centre and for the urban villages around the city, primarily focused on widening footpaths, improving bus priority, and expanding protected cycling infrastructure.
Stop motor traffic through Phoenix Park, say local Greens
Press release: Motor traffic going through the Phoenix Park should be stopped, according to local Green Party representatives today (Thursday). The elected representatives are calling on the OPW to prevent private motor traffic from using the park as a thoroughfare, instead only allowing access to park facilities, institutions, and existing parking spaces, which would accommodate […]
Dublin Greens call for “Picnic on College Green”
Press release: Dublin City’s Green Party councillors have called for a picnic on College Green on the three days it will pedestrianised this summer. The councillors have called on Dubliners to celebrate the reclaiming of the Green, by bringing food, picnic mats, friends and family.