Duke Street/ Anne St South Public Realm Scheme - Non-Statutory Consultation

Closed 20 Feb 2022

Opened 31 Jan 2022

Contact

01 222 3066

roadcon@dublincity.ie

Feedback updated 30 Mar 2022

We asked

Public Realm improvement is a priority for Dublin City Council as we pursue the implementation of the ‘Your City - Your Space’, Dublin City’s Public Realm Strategy (2012) and ‘The Heart of Dublin’ Public Realm Master Plan (2016). The next phase of the Grafton Street Quarter public realm improvements includes Duke Street, Anne Street South, Lemon Street, Duke Lane Upper, Duke Lane Lower and Anne’s Lane.  

Dublin City Council carried out a non-statutory public consultation from 31st January 2022 to 20th February 2022. We asked:

1 - “How has increased pedestrianisation of Anne Street South affected your experience?”

2 - “What are the benefits and negative impacts as a result of these changes?”

3 - “What would you like to see included and prioritised as part of the public realm scheme?

You said

294 no. submissions were received as part of the non-statutory public consultation process.

We did

Dublin City Council has compiled a summary report. This summary report outlines the themes arising from submissions. It should be noted that any views, thoughts and opinions presented in the summary report are those submitted during the non-statutory public consultation, and are not Dublin City Council’s.

Results updated 26 Apr 2022

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Overview

This Public Realm improvement scheme is a priority project for Dublin City Council as we pursue the implementation of the ‘Your City - Your Space’, Dublin City’s Public Realm Strategy (2012) and ‘The Heart of Dublin’ Public Realm Master Plan (2016). This next phase of the Grafton Street Quarter public realm improvements includes Duke St, Anne St South, Lemon St, Duke Lane Upper, Duke Lane Lower and Anne’s Lane.  These are important pedestrian routes linking Grafton Street with the South Georgian City via Dawson Street.

The vision for this scheme, as set out in the Grafton Street Quarter Public Realm Plan 2014, is to extend the high quality Grafton Street experience into this key area. This network of streets and laneways provide great opportunities for place making. By implementing a design, which prioritises pedestrians and public space activation, we hope to add economic value to the city’s primary retail core by converting these streets into destinations to visit and linger in rather than to simply pass through. The intention is to deliver a high quality canvas for a bustling street life with both daytime and night-time activity.

The design will place a particular focus on universal design and conservation, with new greening interventions and sustainable drainage solutions also playing an important role in enhancing this environment. Recent Covid Mobility measures have introduced increased pedestrianisation and have provided more space for outdoor dining in the area: this scheme intends to build on these positive changes.

As Dublin City Council begin to develop plans to invest in this urban environment we are looking for your input as we reimagine this area and strive to make this vision a reality, please use the link below to complete the survey.

The next steps are:

  • Three week non statutory public consultation from 31st January to 20th of February 2022
  • Further consultation with local businesses and stakeholders
  • Submission of a Part 8 planning application

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Traffic Planning and Movement
  • Public Transport
  • Pedestrian Movement
  • Cycling
  • Wayfinding
  • Roads Design