View of quay side in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. Old industrial harbour converted to a modern residential area with apartments.

Nordhavn, Copenhagen | Photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj – COAST

Bolonge Park, France, showing apartment blocks around a green square space with canala

Boulogne Park, Paris, France | Photo: Courtesy of L’Agence TER

Raised pedestrian bridge with landscaping over train line

Paleisbrug, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Photo: Jannes Linders

Latest News - Strategic Framework Published A Dart + South West Railway Update

Strategic Framework (June 2022)

City Edge Strategic Framework

Following detailed analysis of the area and public consultation on an Emerging Preferred Concept, the City Edge Strategic Framework was noted by the Elected Members of South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council in May and June 2022 respectively, and is now available to view.

The purpose of the Strategic Framework is to set out a high-level approach and transformational trajectory for the regeneration of a new liveable, sustainable and climate resilient urban quarter. In summary, this non-statutory document:

Sets out high-level strategies for the regeneration of City Edge, including an overarching vision and strategic objectives;
Proposes the delivery of strategic infrastructure including streets, parks, public transport and utilities;
Outlines a series of priority actions in the areas of legislation, policy, funding and infrastructure to facilitate the future development of City Edge;
Seeks the support of government departments and state agencies including alignment of relevant policies and programmes and allocation of funding in order to deliver the City Edge vision; and
Provides a context for the preparation of a statutory plan to provide more detailed guidance for the future development of the area.

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City Edge Strategic Framework - Summary Booklet

Summary Booklet – City Edge Strategic Framework

The key aspects of the Strategic Framework Document are highlighted in a Summary Booklet, which distils down the co-ordinated approach to rejuvenating the City Edge Area and delivering a sustainable and compact urban quarter at scale where people will want to live, work, and socialise.

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Unique in Ireland, the City Edge Project is a transformative initiative, re-imagining the Naas Road, Ballymount and Park West areas in Dublin. Creating a new urban quarter, it has the potential for 40,000 new homes and 75,000 jobs, making it one of the largest regeneration schemes in Europe.

What is the City Edge Project?

About the Project

The City Edge Project represents the most significant housing and economic opportunity ever undertaken in the Dublin Region and has the potential to be one of the largest and most transformational regeneration projects in Europe. Covering an area of approx. 700 hectares and strategically positioned in the Naas Road, Ballymount and Park West areas at the western edge of Dublin City, the area is identified under the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economics Strategy (RSES) as a part of Dublin that is currently underutilised and has the potential to achieve compact growth through a major increase in population and employment.

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Dock in Hamburg, previously an industrial dock are, now repurposed as a mixed use commercial and residential area.

Hafencity Public Spaces, Hamburg Germany | Photo: Thomas Hampel

City Edge Project Area Map

Project Phases + Timeline

The process for the City Edge Project can be divided into three phases:

Phase 1 – Baseline Analysis, Emerging Preferred Scenario and Strategic Framework
Phase 2 – Plan Making
Phase 3 – Implementation

Public consultation on the Baseline Analysis and Emerging Preferred Scenario elements of Phase 1 was carried out between September and October 2021, which culminated in the publication of a Chief Executive Report on submissions received. This was followed by the formulation of the City Edge Strategic Framework, which was noted by the Elected Members of South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council in May and June 2022 respectively,

The Project is now in Phase 2 – Plan Making.

Find out more about what has happened so far and the next steps.

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Apartment blocks and landscaped square at Het Funen, Amsterdam, a residential area on former industrial zone

Het Funen, Amsterdam | Photo: Landlab, studio voor landschapsarchitectuur

Information Hub

The Information hub contains a library of documents, media articles and videos from Phase 1 of the City Edge Project. Key documents include the Strategic Framework and the Emerging Preferred Scenario that informed it, together with a series of technical and supporting documents. Videos of online presentations and an International Conference that coincided with the launch of the City Edge Project can also be viewed along with associated media articles.

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City Edge Media Articles & Latest News

Tallaght/Clondalkin to City Centre Proposed Core Bus Corridor Route (Bus Connects)

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Tallaght/Clondalkin to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme

In an exciting move for City Edge, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has applied under the Roads Act to an Bord Pleanála for approval for the Tallaght/Clondalkin to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme, part of the overall Bus Connects…

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City Edge Strategic Framework Shortlisted for Irish Planning Institute Awards

South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council are pleased to announce that the City Edge Strategic Framework has been shortlisted for the annual Irish Planning Institute Awards under two categories: ‘Plan-Making’ and ‘Research and Innovation’. The Awards seek to…

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SDCC to propose Variation to County Development Plan to incorporate City Edge Project

As part of Phase 2 ‘Plan-Making’ of the City Edge Project, South Dublin County Council (SDCC) is preparing background reports to inform a proposed Variation (change) to the County Development Plan to refine and incorporate the provisions of the City…

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Dart + South West Railway Update

The Dart + South West Railway Order Application which will upgrade the rail commuter line from Heuston Station to Hazelhatch to a Dart style service, has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála. This is an exciting milestone for the City Edge…

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Media Articles

The Irish Times – Dublin Councils have joined forces for City Edge

Dublin councils have joined forces to draft plans for City Edge, a town where residents will be expected to walk, cycle or use public transport. The Irish Times 20.08.22

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Media Articles

Echo.ie – City Edge regeneration project strategic framework launched

A STRATEGIC framework for City Edge – which is set to become one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects – was launched this week by Dublin City Council and South Dublin County Council. Echo 19.08.22

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Media Articles

Newstalk – ‘Hugely ambitious’ Dublin City Edge plan a car free ‘statement of future intent’

There’s been mixed reaction to plans to build a virtually car-free town with a population the size of Galway on the edge of Dublin.

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Media Articles

Journal.ie – New development plan for ‘urban quarter’ in West Dublin

The neighbourhoods in the plan would follow the 15-minute city concept.

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Media Articles

Irish Independent – Ambitious 50-year plan to transform west Dublin and create 40,000 new homes is unveiled

Covering an area of 700 hectares, City Edge is strategically positioned to become an attractive urban extension of the city, where people will be able to live, work, and socialise.

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Media Articles

The Irish Times – Large new car-free town planned for west Dublin

City Edge project on 700 hectares along Naas Road will have 40,000 homes, transport options and population of 85,000

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Photo of screen showing Mick Mulhern of South Dublin County Council being interviewed by RTE

Media Articles

RTE – Public consultation begins for new city in Dublin

Plans for a new city in Dublin, involving homes for up to 80,000 people, are undergoing public consultation. RTE: Six One News 30.09.21

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Media Articles

Irish Times – Public consultation process open on west Dublin urban regeneration

The aim of the City Edge project is to reimagine “significant areas of under-utilised land”. The project is a joint venture between South Dublin County Council (SDCC) and Dublin City Council (DCC) with the local authorities saying that the proposed…

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