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Strategic Overview
Deirdre Scully, Senior Planner
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Fig. 4 Map Showing SDZ and Wider Docklands Area as Designated by the DDDA Act 1997
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4.12.1 Introduction how potentially accessible it is. The in the urban structure of the area, by
configuration of the former port area in requiring new building lines to be at
The Public Realm refers generally to terms of rivers and canals has created a consistent and generous set-back
the public space of the city, the streets interesting possibilities for urban from the water-bodies. In addition,
squares and parks, and in the case of regeneration and for public space in considerable investment has been
Docklands the water bodies. Public particular. made in the creation of a high-quality
space is there primarily to facilitate a rich public realm along the linear tracts of
public life and to provide opportunities 4.12.2 Achievements campshires bordering both river and
for citizens and visitors to enjoy the canal.
city in a multitude of ways. While an The Liffey quays and campshires
understanding of the public realm were built originally for very functional Investment in a high-quality public
can sometimes be limited to a formal reasons; the containment of the river domain has also been a feature of
network of public squares and parks, and to facilitate port trading activities. IFSC1 & IFSC2 where new public space
a broader understanding can embrace They are, of course, recognised as has complemented the conservation
the kind of experiences a walker may exceptional feats of engineering and of significant industrial archaeology,
encounter as he/she traverses a city are highly valued as an important including the George’s Dock water-
quarter and absorbs the atmosphere aspect of Dublin’s maritime industrial bodies, Scherzer bridges and Stack A
of uses, architecture and the culture archaeology. The Docklands Master [CHQ]. IFSC2 created Mayor Square
of the city. The most notable feature Plans and Section 25 Planning as a focal point, which is linked to the
of the public realm in Docklands is the Schemes to date have recognised the river and campshires by a successful
nature of its maritime character and central importance of the campshires new pedestrian street, Excise Walk.
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One of the most successful new city bridge connections, including the underpin the public space network. Not
spaces is the public square at Grand Sean O’Casey, Beckett, and Royal all space can have the same status,
Canal Plaza. The square embodies Canal [Luas Bridge] have improved the and there is a risk of spreading activities
wonderful design qualities and sense of inter-connection and network too thinly. It is, therefore, important to
incorporates important long views to in the public domain. Despite this, the consider role and hierarchy and how
Grand Canal Dock. The new theatre is North and South Lotts still remain on the various land-uses can best support
a focal point and a source of footfall, the fringe, and in the public mind are the public domain in interesting and
but the square is also contained by well perceived to be somewhat detached creative ways.
designed buildings with mixed use. from the city centre.
4.12.4 The Way Forward
Linked to the square is a network of 4.12.3 Challenges
streets, lanes, campshire areas, and 4.12.4.1 The 5 Hubs
a pocket park [Chimney Park] created Creating an attractive and high-quality
out of the 19th century Gasworks site. public domain is at the heart of making The proposal for the 5 hub areas
successful urban places. Docklands provides a basic and legible spatial
Elsewhere in the SDZ area, the contains some new public spaces of structure which can integrate the
public realm is a work in progress. very high quality, which has laid the linear elements of campshires, Luas
Considerable investment has been foundation for a future network. The line, and connect strongly with the
made at The Point Village and Spencer SDZ has the opportunity to build and water bodies. It is proposed that each
Dock but the initiatives in these expand on these achievements. It is hub will incorporate a major public
areas have suffered from fragmented logical that the high-level themes, and square, animated and supported by the
implementation and from poor footfall. the key structuring principles, which sectoral economies that will colonise
It is worth acknowledging that new inform the urban structure, will also the hub. The main square will connect
to subsidiary spaces and streets. It will
be important to develop a brief for the
squares, and to consider how a unique
design can be realised, funded and
implemented (See Fig. 27).
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Fig. 27 Making a Legibile City: New Key Spaces and Connections
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KEY SPACES (EXISTING AND PROPOSED)
MAJOR STRATEGIC PEDESTRIAN ROUTES
SDZ AREA
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Mayor Street and the Luas line are the theme of connection (See Fig. 28). 4.12.4.4 Water Bodies
challenging from a public domain
perspective. Mayor Street is the main 4.12.4.3 Landscaping / Planting / The broad shape of the river-port of
internal street of the North Lotts, linking Greenery Dublin, combined with the infrastructure
Amiens Street with The Point Square. It of the canals, is part of the Georgian
is anticipated that the ‘live-work’ theme While the Section 25 Planning legacy of the city. The capital was
will engender a robust architectural Schemes have been successful in always intimately connected with the
and urban design response in terms of implementing significant hard public sea, and the river was the interface.
supporting the status of the street. space areas, there is less evidence Historic paintings of a busy port show
This needs to be complemented by of landscaping and planting. It has dozens of sailing ships berthed along
an integrated design response for the been observed about Dublin’s inner- the quays, the intensity of activity on
public domain. city, that it is less visually green than the water matched by the industry
comparable European cities. It is on the campshires. Today the water-
Likewise Sheriff Street, as stated important that the SDZ integrates an body is quiet by comparison, though it
already, constitutes an important ambitious landscaping strategy into explodes from time to time with great
interface with urban areas outside the public realm proposals. Many vacant festival gatherings like the Tall Ships.
SDZ to the north. Despite the logic of sites in the area communicate an Events like these should provoke and
its historic spatial connection to Seville image of semi-dereliction. These sites inspire ideas about the potential of the
Place, Sheriff Street exhibits an ‘edge offer an opportunity for a temporary amazing marine resource of the River
condition’. There is an opportunity to greening/planting strategy. Liffey (See Fig. 29).
consider public realm initiatives around
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PR1 To integrate the public realm, streets and routes with the surrounding city
PR4 To promote maritime character with streets, especially north-south streets leading to the water bodies
PR6 To prepare within 12 months of publication of this Planning Scheme, a design brief for the public realm, based on DCC’s
public realm strategy, to form a Strategic Development Zone Public Realm Strategy. The SDZ Public Realm Strategy will
address the design standards to be applied in general across the scheme area. It will not replicate design briefs that will more
specifically address City Blocks 21 to 23. It will inform the CBRA process. The scheme will include a particular emphasis on
enhancing the character of the main east-west streets (Mayor Street, Sheriff Street, Misery Hill and Ringsend Road) as well
as Barrow Street.
PR7 To ensure that the existing and proposed public open spaces/civic spaces form a coherent part of the public realm with at
least one ‘viewpoint’ within the urban block through public spaces.
PR9 To seek the development of attractive uses on the waterways as set out in the Vision for the Waterways, Waterways
Regeneration Strategy, 2008 and the City Canals Plan 2010; review the membership of the Operational Liaison Group to
include Dublin Port Authority and the OPW as appropriate; and that its remit be expanded to include the lower reaches of the
Dodder and Liffey rivers.
PR10 To support the development of flexible and moveable publicly accessible leisure facilities on the water space and the
campshires to facilitate changes in demand
PR11 To facilitate boat movement between the two canals as the canals are regenerated for leisure and tourism purposes
PR12 To support the provision of a suitable terminal for cruise liners and other passenger vessels with Dublin Port
PR13 To encourage the provision of additional public and private moorings and associated facilities for boats of various sizes
according to future requirements
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Objective 4.4, Action 141- Implementation of
the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ.
Docklands SDZ
20 City Blocks
305,000 – 366,000 sq m new Commercial
2600 new Residential Units
50 / 50 split between Residential/Commercial
7 New public spaces
2 new pedestrian bridges over the Liffey & one new public transport bridge
over Dodder
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Current Status of SDZ Permissions
Red- Granted
Pink- current application
Yellow- pre-planning
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Progress So Far
Total amount of new commercial granted or
contained in current applications:
• Over 250,000 sq. m. of new
commercial, significant portion as large
floor plate/flexible buildings.
• Mix of mostly new office plus
restaurants, cafes, leisure and
arts/culture and community uses.
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Public Realm Masterplan
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Lying a short distance east of Dublin city centre, the former Docklands
area was originally planned and developed in the 18th century to create a
the latter half of the 20th century, by the 1990’s significant redevelopment
began to transform the area into an exciting and innovative mixed use,
While development works stalled after 2008, the publication connectivity between the Docklands and the wider city, develop
of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Planning Scheme 2014 greening strategies to promote bio-diversity, leverage the area’s
Setts the ambition for the redevelopment of the Docklands maritime heritage in promoting the arts, develop strategies to
Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) as “a model of sustainable animate the areas’ waterbodies and encourage a wide mix of
inner city regeneration incorporating socially inclusive urban recreational activities and events to attract residents, workers and
neighbourhoods, a diverse, green innovation economy visitors to the area.
contributing to the prosperity of the locality, the city and country, It will inter alia provide guidance to design the urban
all supported by exemplary social and physical infrastructure and environment for an exemplary world-class maritime quarter with
a quality public realm integrated with the wider city.” a distinctive Dublin character.
The publication of this Public Realm Masterplan for the Docklands Together, these publications will guide development in the
SDZ is designed to accompany and support the North Lotts and Docklands, just as the area is poised once again to undergo
Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme in achieving this ambition. intensive redevelopment and regeneration in the near future.
It will guide the design of socially inclusive and universally They will progress the sustainable economic, social and cultural
accessible urban spaces and streets, recommend specifications development of this part of Dublin which is of key strategic
for high-quality materials and street furniture, encourage economic importance to the city and to the country as a whole.
pedestrian movement and sustainable transport uses, improve
1. AMBITION – DESIGNING AN
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Historic photo 1874 Dublin view from Customs House, National Gallery of Ireland
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Ambition
An ambition of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme proposals were presented at managerial and committee (public
realm group) level as well as to relevant departments involved
2014 for the Docklands SDZ (Strategic Development Zone) is to create ‘a with its future delivery. These included departments with
responsibility for traffic and transport, roads maintenance, water
quality public realm integrated with the wider city’ . The publication of this management, culture, recreation and amenity, arts and heritage,
parks and others. Ongoing consultations with state and semi-state
Public Realm Masterplan is designed to assist in achieving this ambition, organisations were also held.
and to improve the accessibility of the area through prioritising the design The second phase of public consultation, involving public display
of the draft masterplan has now commenced. Submissions made
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of a pedestrian led quarter. by the public and others are now invited on the draft, and these water
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Development Plan.
Nolli map for SDZ North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock. Source: REDscape
Public Realm Masterplan
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situated were largely developed during the eighteenth century. from Ringsend to Poolbeg, and on the North Wall and the East port expansion, developments in unloading cargo ships and
New land was reclaimed in stages from the Liffey estuary as the Wall to the north of the Liffey at about the same time. Where containerisation, along with the rise in passenger air travel during
city’s expansion moved eastward beyond the Royal and Grand the latter walls met became known as ‘the Point’, the location the 1960’s all contributed to a dramatic drop in employment
canals. Dublin’s modernising economy demanded a new port of today’s Point Village. The construction of these sea walls led numbers, land-use and port activity in Dublin’s docklands. This
for the import and export of goods as well as space for industrial to the reclamation of lands east of the early-modern city centre, led to widespread degradation of the buildings and communities
development. The vibrant transport hub, the most important to form the North Lotts, with streets laid out in a regular grid along the quays. Buildings became derelict and vacant sites
on the island, was formed when the canal and road system was pattern. proliferated. The port moved east of Alexandra Basin to modern
later extended to include rail and road networks to create a facilities, leaving the historic quays empty of commercial shipping
1884
fully operational docklands for the city. Gasometers, chemical The construction of Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in 1728 created by the final decades of the twentieth century. While the building
and cotton factories sprung up to respond to the needs of a the same opportunity on the south-side of the Liffey, and began of Matt Talbot bridge in 1978 removed berths from the front of
quickly expanding population, as well as for trade with Britain the reclamation of the area still known as the South Lotts, and a the Custom House; the East Link toll bridge at least allowed the
and worldwide. The wide streets of the North Lotts were used proper bridge over the Dodder River to the village of Ringsend. quays to the west to remain accessible to taller ships, but not on
to shuttle cargo back and forth from the factories to the docks. The construction of the Grand Canal Docks marked the further a commercial basis.
The Campshires were wide undesignated open spaces along the progression of the port eastwards on the south side of the
quays, populated with cranes and the bustle of dock workers river, where purpose-built facilities were provided for sea-going In the late 1980s, the Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC) was
moving goods to and from the ships. During this time the East vessels, joined by a lock and open to the Liffey at the mouth of built around the Custom House Docks. This was to play a vital part
Wall formed the boundary of the city and the sea; Ringsend the Dodder. in regenerating this part of the city as well as boosting the Irish 1930
remained a fishing village at the mouth of the estuary until the economy. Within ten years and building on the success of the
tidal flats were in filled to form the South Lotts. The construction of the North Bull Wall was completed in the IFSC, the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) was
1830’s resulting in the river channel becoming much deeper and formed to oversee the regeneration of the north and south quays.
The geographical trend in port cities has been a progressive, consequently allowing the further modernization of the port. The It took over the functions of Dublin City Council in relation to
in Dublin’s case easterly, development of the docks over time, completion of more docks such as George’s Dock (1821), Custom planning in the area, with the main projects being developments
which results in the creation of a zone of transport and industry House Docks and Alexandra Basin (1885) intensified port activity around Spencer Dock, Grand Canal Docks and the Point.
between the city and the sea. A 1693 map shows a broad sweep further and involved the reclamation of new land to the east of
of the Liffey and Dublin Bay beginning just east of what is now the East Wall, further enclosing the estuary. The global financial downturn in 2008 had a very detrimental
O’Connell Bridge, with mud-flats and sand-banks making the impact on the Irish economy, and many projects were stalled 2016
maritime approach to the city difficult. The absence of a natural Coke works, gas works, timber yards, slaughter houses and or abandoned. The North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning
harbour in Dublin by the late seventeenth century had become chemical works were attracted to the area because of its strategic Scheme was published in 2014 by Dublin City Council to guide
a preoccupation of both merchants and the city fathers, and location and the presence of large quantities of water. The policy development in the Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). In March
artificial quays such as ‘Wood Quay’, ‘Blind Key’ and ‘Customs of Dublin Port and the Docks Board was to continue expanding 2016, the DDDA was dissolved and the area reverted back under
House Key’ were constructed during this period. The idea of re- the north quays into the bay, thus making available a great deal of DCC control. In recent years, the improvement in the economy
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engineering and straightening the Liffey’s braided banks so that it reclaimed land between the city and the sea. has made development viable again prompting investors to
would scour a deep but narrow navigation channel took hold at return and re-establish Dublin Docklands as one of the most
the beginning of the eighteenth century. important development zones in the country. Development of the Docklands (1685-2016), source REDscape
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Visualisation: Aerial perspective of the proposed Public Realm Masterplan. The massing is a creative representation of the development code for the city blocks, as described in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Planning Scheme 2014.
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Royal Canal
the water
The Masterplan seeks to develop a sustainable new vision for the Liffey
SDZ that connects the city with the waterfront. It proposes to
improve the environmental quality of the SDZ area through new City Quay
Do
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walkway - light color natural stone
a series of floating landscapes on pontoons and boardwalks
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that improve walkability and connections, provide new
courtyard
public spaces, urban greening, recreation and cultural
floating green
activities on the Liffey and other waterways.
key heritage / art installations
3. The Green Waterfront - improvement of the Docklands
streetscapes by creating comfortable green connections
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from surrounding neighbourhoods to allow easy movement
of pedestrians and cyclists towards the waterfront.
Existing public realm for the North Lotts & Grand Canal Docks
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Custom House Quay
city centre along the Camsphires, and links across the Liffey along
City Quay
the bridges.
boardwalk
It develops a palette of materials for the different characteristic floating swimming pool
street green
areas and Setts out a toolbox for greening the new city quarter.
park and other public green
road
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The public realm Masterplan for the Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) is
produce a holistic and integrated approach and vision for the design of
the SDZ public realm. s like connections and linkages, recreation and
green structures, infrastructure and locations that are relevant from the
• Green structure
• Water management
• Biodiversity
• Connections
• Materials and Furniture
• Heritage
3. STRATEGY THEMES
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Green structure
A challenge within the SDZ area is how to introduce more trees, Recommendations
greenery and parkland to soften what can at times be a very bare,
1. To provide a new green network of multifunctional parks
urban, hostile and windswept environment. The SDZ strategy
and squares. Key to this approach is to design for daylight
addresses this issue by proposing new public parks, green routes
and shadowing and to locate greenery and seating
and greenways throughout the area. The development of accordingly to make the most of these areas.
new tree layers in the streets and on the Campshires is key to 2. To develop proposed parks to a high level of specification
achieving this objective. in recognition of the dense urban environment they are
Proposed new amenities at Grand Canal Dock, Chocolate Park (South docks) and for Poolbeg Park next to Dublin Port.
Port North
situated within. Fairview Park
Royal Canal
the hinterland and to larger regional parks. A number of existing 4. To work with other departments in Dublin City Council
and proposed Green Corridors exist in the Docklands Area: an to improve the routes and linkages to major DCC public
Play Ground
parks proximate to the SDZ to encourage and promote Mariners Port
existing Grand Canal Green Corridor; the proposed River Dodder Station Square
their use by residents, workers and visitors. Middle Park
Greenway; the new Sutton to Sandycove Coastal Greenway; and Mayor Street Up
5. To differentiate the use of each park so that a wide pe r
a new Liffey Greenway along the Campshires. The Dodder and variety of amenity and experience may be provided.
Custom House Point Square
Royal Grand Canal greenways are major corridors that require 6. To encourage alternative methods of greening in theQuay
Pocket Park
further development and need to be fully connected to the SDZ public realm, for example in the form of flowering Liffey Valley
Samuel Beck N Wall Quay
grasses in streets, micro parks, greening of quaysides, ett
area for cyclists and pedestrians. Bridge
a compact city with mixed-use environments, sustainable planting of all new trees.
Chimney Park
neighbourhoods and green infrastructure to reduce the 8. To encourage and stimulate greenery in private Britain square
Britain quay
developments, particularly through the provision of to Poo
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city’s reliance on fossil fuels and provide for carbon soakage, Chocolate Park
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with links to the city region’. Zoning standards and guidance
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have been devised under the Development Plan to support these
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policies. ‘Greening the City’ is a key policy ‘to reflect an integrated
Grand Canal
approach to the city’s open space, recreational, landscape
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Water management
Recommendations
Water management addresses several issues to include the
management of surface water, water quality and flood protection. A. Surface water management:
The Dublin City Development Plan identifies climate change 1. To actively implement design measures in streets and
parks for the capture, storage and retention of surface
as a key challenge to the Dublin region. Accordingly, ‘flood-
water in the public realm including, where possible, the
resilient’ design and construction should be applied in all site
provision of tree pits, street gardens, green tram lines
developments. and permeable paving.
2. To require all developments and privately maintained Urban park and water storage area, Rotterdam (Urbanisten) Green roof for water storage area.
Green Infrastructure is a ‘resilient cities’ approach which may public areas to incorporate SUDS (Sustainable Urban
Drainage systems)/water attenuation /storage for re-
contribute to managing wet weather events while also providing
use.
many community benefits. Traditional ‘grey’ infrastructure such
3. To pilot SUDS in public streets as part of the new street
as piped drainage and water treatment systems move urban greening project.
storm water quickly away from the built environment via gullies,
Royal Canal
pipes and sewers. However they may also carry pollutants and B. Water quality
4. To improve the water quality of the rivers and docks as
litter into our rivers and waterways. The Dublin Docklands area
a long term aim. To continue investment in developing
contains two of Dublin’s three main rivers, the Liffey and the
separate sewer and storm water pipe systems.
Custom House
Quay
Dodder, which both flow into a Natura 2000 site, and have wild 5. To examine the feasibility of introducing water cleansing
salmon stocks present. measures such as floating vegetation to oxygenate N Wall Quay
Samuel Beck
ett
water. Bridge
can also deliver other benefits in tandem such as recreational integrated design (as opposed to stand alone projects)
spaces for amenity, biodiversity and mitigate against climate for the public realm.
change. Green Infrastructure systems are spatially made of 7. To introduce integrated flood protection measures which
do not detract from the amenity and recreational value
core areas, hubs and corridors. ‘Core areas’ are the nucleus of Hanover Qu
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of the public realm or reduce the visibility of the water
grey water system
the green network and provide essential habitat; ‘hubs’ buffer Grand Cana
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these core areas and form continuous areas of wetland, forest docks.
Grand Cana
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or built environment, providing for animal movement, seed and
pollen dispersal and plant migration.
proposed rainwater stored in public green
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Capturing and buffering surface water run off. Source: REDscape Water management strategy
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Biodiversity
The SDZ area is the location where two of the capital’s important Recommendations
rivers meet - the Liffey and the Dodder. Both of these rivers are
1. To identify, locate and promote suitable opportunities
key ribbons of green infrastructure that meander through the
to develop semi-natural habitats and refuges for fauna
heart of Dublin’s suburbs and provide safe shelter for a variety
and flora throughout the SDZ area, particularly through
of Dublin’s fauna. The Public Realm Masterplan facilitates encouraging the inclusion of such spaces within
the opportunity to develop public areas whilst protecting residential courtyards in apartment developments.
and expanding space for bat roosts, bird nest sites and other The planting of species that support biodiversity such
Reference of an insect hotel by Arup Water improves biodiversity in the city
as “bee-friendly” plants or berry rich trees species that
biodiversity opportunities. The location of the SDZ close to the
provide food for birds is encouraged. The Strategy has
UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere Reserve presents an opportunity
identified locations along median strips, grass verges
for this area to become a transition zone to the core Biosphere and within courtyards in the North Lotts residential
area. developments than can support wildflower planting
and boost pollinator biodiversity. Other proposals have
include green walls and terraces in Grand Canal Dock and
To encourage biodiversity, the Masterplan must allow for the
17 locations for nectar-producing potable planters that
enhancement of habitats and the provision of new feeding, Mayor Street Up
can be installed in Spring to support local invertebrate per
as well as potential biodiversity hotspots for a tern colony, such as the internationally-important tern populations
and opportunities for an urban layer of localised ecologies for in Dublin Bay, and breeding boxes for Black Guillemots.
Habitats for swifts and bats may be provided by the
wildflower planting, green walls and terraces.
provision of artificial nest boxes. Other proposals such as
These corridors and hotspots may also encourage the general
artificial otter holts and insect “hotels” will address loss Hanover Qu
ay
public to appreciate the biodiversity and unique natural of natural habitats for these species.
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environment of the Docklands which is often under-appreciated.
Grand Cana
Dod
primary connection
der
secondary connection
Can
al
hotspot for biodiversity
sheltered biodiversity
eco trail
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Connections
The public realm for the SDZ area is primarily formed by the open The challenge for the public realm strategy in responding to the
spaces, streets, roads, quays and Campshires which collectively movement / connectivity needs of the SDZ area is met through a
provide the space for residents, workers and visitors to circulate number of proposed interventions.
by foot, bicycle, taxi, bus, car, coach, HGV and ferry. There are
many competing demands from the many modes of transport Recommendations
Royal Canal
To protect these areas against encroachment by developments
area help to define the design, roles and character of various
which provide little or no public amenity value.
streets. Some, such as North Wall Quay have important functions 4. To provide segregated off-road cycle lanes along the Campshires Mayor Street Up
per
regarding bus and cycle movement but also provide a public and other areas where appropriate, and to link to other off
amenity area adjoining the water. Others serve local access road cycle corridors proposed along the Coast, the Cu Canals
stom Hoand
use Quay
Rivers.
traffic to various residential and commercial buildings, while also
5. To provide wider more pleasant footpaths for comfortable Samuel Beck
N Wall Quay
catering for cyclists and cars and may provide quieter routes for Bridge
ett
walking and to create possibilities for informal amenities such as
pedestrians to walk along. Mayor St is primarily dedicated to seating, outdoor café areas etc. City Quay Liffey River
public transport. Other transport measures to consider and which 6. To pursue increased permeability through new blocks (in Sir John Rogerso
East Link
n's Quay Bridge
may impact on the design of streets and spaces are a number of private maintenance and ownership) in partnership with
stakeholders.
Dublin City Council and National Transport Authority initiatives for
7. To retain baseline requirements for vehicular traffic.
new cycle routes, all of which lead into and meet up in the SDZ
8. To promote public transport use through the incorporation of
area –e.g. the Royal Canal Cycle route, the Dodder Greenway, the dedicated bus corridors, bus set downs, the preservation of a Hanover Qu
ay
Liffey Cycle route and the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) cycle route. future red LUAS line extension into Dublin Port, and the provision
Grand Cana
l
of wider public spaces at key public transport nodes where higher
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volumes of commuters are anticipated (e.g. the Docklands Irish
Grand Cana
Whilst all new commercial developments must incorporate
Rail station and LUAS stops). Grand
extensive bicycle parking for employees, there is a need for Canal B
ridge
9. To provide continuous connectivity along and around water
expanding the provision of on street bicycle parking to cater for bodies, specifically the Liffey, the Harbours and Canals, the
visitors to offices, residences, restaurants, shops etc. Dodder, Docks, between the Campshires and the proposed new
D od
existing pedestrian route
bridges for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
der
The different character and role of each of the streets will inform proposed pedestrian route
10. To include additional on street bicycle parking on streets and in
the design choices made regarding layout (carriageway and existing cycle structure
public spaces. proposed cycle structure
footpath widths), amenity (trees, planters, seating etc.), street
furniture (lighting, bins, signage etc.) and the materials to be
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used. Connection strategy
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22 North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock
as reinforcing the character, cultural significance and tourism the SDZ area.
Custom Ho
2. To specify materials that are appropriate to the needsuse Quay
potential of the area, (with reference to ‘Historic Street Surfaces
of different transport and user groups, i.e. pedestrians,
in Dublin Conservation Study and Guidance Document’ (2008), Samuel Beck
N Wall Quay
cyclists, cars, HGVs, buses etc. Bridge
ett
‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ (DoTTS/DoECLG, 3. To identify, locate and promote suitable opportunities to 2
City Quay
2013) and ‘Paving - the Conservation of Historic Ground Surfaces’ develop and expand the urban tree canopy and greening
East Link
(DoAHG, 2015)). throughout the city core where opportunities arise. Sir John Rogerso
n's Quay Bridge
appropriate to the existing historic character. Historic details and persons using wheelchairs and buggies, and persons with
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visually impairments or mobility constraints.
fabric of the city’s spaces tell stories about our urban history.
Grand Cana
6. To provide upgraded pedestrian crossing points,
The Liffey Corridor and the Civic Spine are identified in the ‘PRPS’ Grand 3
incorporating wide dishing of pavement and textured Canal B
ridge
as the most important series of streets and spaces in the city. The coloured pavement to aid identification of crossing
materiality of these spaces should be exemplary, of the highest points for those with visual impairments.
international design and constructed using the highest quality 7. To incorporate traffic signage as appropriate into street
designs. 1 toolbox n. 1 - Noth Lotts
materials.
8. To consider options to declutter the urban environment 2 toolbox n. 2 - Campshires
The Public Realm Masterplan also integrates materiality with
of unnecessary poles, stands etc. 3 toolbox n. 3 - Grand Canal Dock
street and open space design, identifying Primary Streets, 9. To develop a lighting strategy for new built areas within
DRAFT
Secondary Streets, Link Routes and Historic Approaches as areas the SDZ as part of large development permissions.
where design of the public realm should be exemplary, coherent Materials and furniture
incorporated into the design of streets wherever possible’, with the docklands. The greatest challenge to this objective is the
species selection appropriate to the scale and character of the extensive network of underground utility and water services
street. In providing amenity, trees may other benefits: their infrastructure that has to be provided within the Docklands
roots may absorb water from the ground, reduce flood surges area. The implementation of a city wide best practice policy for
into basements and planting the right combination of trees can underground infrastructure is recommended for the long term.
Tree planting and greenery can create more attractive districts for
residents, workers and visitors. Shopping districts that are planted
Recommendations
with trees may experience considerably more retail sales than
those without. Trees can provide environmental benefits, health 1. To work with all stakeholders so that the design of underground
benefits and some trees such as willow can clean waste water infrastructure, traffic and transport requirements promote
Mayor Street
Upper
and phytoremediate soils. Planted areas and trees can also help excellence in public realm design.
2. To take the various upgrade works into account when setting
reduce Heat Island Effects and provide shade under their crowns. Custom House
out a programme of works for the public realm, as part of the Quay
strong for pedestrians and cyclists. Introducing trees into these other agencies, in order to reduce costs, disruption and speed of Sir John Rogerso
n's Quay
East Link
construction. Bridge
spaces will create shelter, whereby they softly break the wind and
4. To require, where practical, as part of any street upgrade works,
dampen turbulence.
that ICT services are located in footpaths and water and district
heating are located within the carriageway.
To achieve the green infrastructure objectives in providing parks 5. To provide discrete locations for substations, meter boxes
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and greenway connections for the SDZ area, a toolbox (chapter and other utility infrastructure to reduce on-street clutter and ay
ay
masts etc. should all be concealed from view..
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possibilities for greening the docklands. This includes guidance
Grand Cana
6. To introduce marine plants into Grand Canal Dock, the Inner
for the following typologies; park planting, street trees (single or Dock and the Liffey.
existing trees
double row), micro parks (street gardens, green quays), aquatic 7. To provide greening and access along the River Dodder area as proposed trees
planting (floating parks), vertical greenery, green roofs, etc. part of the ‘Dodder Greenway’ and as part of the redevelopment proposed micro parks
existing park
proposed park
existing square
proposed square
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proposed floating gardens
Tree and planting strategy
25
existing playground
The public realm in the city is more than just a space that people gym” equipment, and to cater for the needs of water sports as existing open air sport
move around in. It also is a space for leisure and enjoyment part of the maritime and water animation strategy. Some sports existing watersports
where people of all ages can go outside, have fun and exercise equipment facilities such as MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) or existing water skiing
policies and objectives to make this part of the city attractive such as outdoor cinema and community festivals. Spaces have proposed open air sport
to encourage the sustainable activation of the docks, jogging route Pocket Park
Dodder and the South Bull Wall provide attractive water based City Kayaking N Wall Quay
waterfronts and waterways for public, cultural and Samuel Beck
ett
walking routes around and into the SDZ area. Bridge
recreational use through the introduction of pontoons
City Quay Campshires
and a floating park. jogging route
swimming pool Dublin (Terminal 3)
East Link
Part of the role of the public realm Masterplan is informing 2. To integrate playground requirements in a sensitive way Sir John Rogerso
n's Quay
jogging route
Bridge
rowing club
the use of the public squares and parks within the SDZ. The into parks and public spaces. This is addressed in more
Chocolate Park
detail as part of the requirements for all parks. Chimney Park
2 - 5 y/o & 5 - 10 y/o marina
document Setts out how the public spaces will incorporate Chimney Park
3. To encourage leisure use on the Campshires by providing 2 - 5 y/o
purpose built children’s play facilities. This is in addition to outdoor gymnastics football ptich
an outdoor gym, and indicating 1km distances along both Chocolate Park 8 - 20+ y/o
smaller scale play equipment and spaces included in any sides of the Campshires to promote a healthy walking/ Pearse Square Park Hanover Qu
ay lock
Playground 2 - 5 y/o
residential scheme, which will be required within future planning jogging route.
ay
applications. The two new larger scale parks in the Scheme, 4. To include new leisure facilities in the SDZ area to meet Sports
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Watersports
Grand Cana
the needs of water sports such as changing rooms, boat Playground
“Middle Park” and “Chocolate Park” will both be required to 2 - 7 y/o
storage etc. Grand
Canal B
ri
Playground
2 - 6 y/o
provide play equipment aimed at younger and older children, to dge
5. To explore the possibility of providing an outdoor pool to South Dock Street Park Ringsend P
make these parks as local destinations for families in the area to encourage safe outdoor swimming in the SDZ area. Waterways Ireland Visitors Centre
2 - 7 y/o
football ptich
relax and have fun. 6. To ensure the design of “Middle Park” and “Chocolate Boland’s Mills 8 - 20+ y/o
In addressing the recreation needs of all ages, it is proposed to Park” will include play equipment aimed at younger South Dock Street Park
Shelbourne Park
and older children. Play equipment should if possible Playground Greyhound Stadium
promote a number of outdoor activities for residents, workers 2 - 7 y/o
incorporate maritime type themes to give character and
and visitors by incorporating leisure activities in the design of SPORTSCO Sports field &
identity to the parks. Merrion Square Sports field & Tennis Club
streets, the provision of dedicated segregated cycle paths, clear
DRAFT
Tennis Club
safe marked jogging and walking routes, the installation of “free Recreation and play strategy
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26 North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock
Heritage
The setting of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ is Recommendations
unique. The rich maritime heritage of this area defines its
character and sense of place and is key to making the public 1. To develop and protect the heritage of the area’s original
realm Masterplan and the redevelopment of the SDZ area urban design and fabric in particular the Campshires, the d
successful. The regeneration of the Docklands is set within the outer docks.
context of great historic engineering achievements which should 2. To protect and develop the use of waterways and quaysides
be celebrated and used to inform designs for buildings, streets for public related amenity and cultural functions.
and open spaces in the future. The strict orthogonal pattern of 3. To restore historic cobbles in situ in streets where cobbles Diving bell Sir John Rogersons Quay.
the existing streets is particularly characteristic of the North Lotts exist. Port North
and Grand Canal Dock, and is an integral part of the history and
Royal Canal
4. To design public realm works that are sensitive to and Saint Laurence O'Toole
heritage of this 19th century urban development. These historic provide an appropriate environment to enhance historic
Church
development patterns have been integrated into the form of the structures and fixtures on the Campshires and quays such as
Sherrif Street bridge
SDZ and they need to be respected and reflected in any proposed mooring rings, tracks and sea-locks.
new masterplanning developments in the area, including the 5. To specify street furniture and materials for paving and kerbs Port Centre
design of the public realm. that are sympathetic to the existing character and historic
materials employed in the area.
Mayor Street Up
Dublin City Council as the owner of large parts of the public 6. To provide new spaces within the public realm to feature key per
realm is entrusted with the protection of key historic structures historic maritime features and structures, e.g. Cu
historic cranes
stom House Qu
and elements such as the historic bridges, quay walls, paving kindly donated by Dublin Port.
ay
Scherzer Bridge
materials and historic tracks. The public realm can also frame 7. To promote the restoration of the canal locks to allow N Wall Quay
space to allow people appreciate a large number of protected continued use and animation of the canals and docks by the Samuel Beck
ett
Bridge
structures and protected views in the SDZ and surrounding area. movement of canal barges and boats through the SDZ. City Quay Liffey Proposed heritage crane
Proposed stoney blocks
In the SDZ the public realm is identified as having a key role in 8. To develop a historical trail within the public realm, linking up
Diving Bell
East Link
Bridge
preserving and enhancing the identity and physical integrity key historic features and places within the wider Docklands
Sir John Rogerso
n's Quay Proposed time Ball
of the existing urban landscape, and promoting minimal area and include space for key historic features within the
intervention to protect the area’s original maritime and transport Campshires strategy.
heritage. Respecting and protecting the area’s heritage and 9. To promote greater understanding of the archaeology of
maritime legacy is central to the design process for each street, the area by its incorporation into the proposed heritage Hanover Qu
quayside, the Camsphires and open spaces. trail. Opportunities for dissemination of findings from
ay
Grand Canal
Do ck Hanover Quay sluice
archaeological investigations to be included into the overall
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Graving docks
heritage strategy for Docklands.
Grand Cana
10. To establish an approval process for the naming of new
Grand
Canal B
parks, streets, bridges etc. that incorporates the historical ridge
legacy of the area. See place naming strategy in appendix. St Patrick’s church
Dod
der
key heritage building
(SDZ planning scheme page 86+87
for extensive desciption)
key heritage paving
heritage feature
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Grand Canal
festivals, river festivals, sporting events, displays etc to name be proposed for works in other media such as sound and light
Custom House
Qu
but a few. The SDZ highlights the importance of arts and culture installations. Dublin City Council Arts Office will have a aykey role
in attracting entertainment and vibrancy and in creating an regarding the cu-ration and implementation of an Arts Strategy N Wall Quay
Samuel Beck
for the area. Bridge
ett
environment that is stimulating, attractive, diverse and rich in
6. To ensure that public parks and squares be designed to hostCity Quay
cultural and social options. Dublin City Council as the agency
events and/or festivals. East Link
responsible for a large part of the public realm can bring much to 7. To ensure that the Campshires and maritime strategy protects
Sir John Rogerso
n's Quay Bridge
support this vision. and incorporates spaces for hosting events on and beside the
water.
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ay
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Grand Cana
Grand
Canal B
ridge
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Arts and culture strategy
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28 North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock
The historic street pattern of the North Lotts is based on a formal grid
structure of orthogonal streets, which is unique for the city of Dublin and
creates a defining quality for the area. Its no nonsense, functional character
• North-south streets
Spatial concept
The majority of new developments in the Strategic Development Zone 1. Parks and squares
(SDZ) area will be delivered in the North Lotts. To deliver the ambition of a
movement, the North Lotts has been divided into four components. =
2. North-South streets
Firstly, a series of small parks and squares interspersed throughout the 1. North Lotts and the Royal Canal
Thirdly a fine network of informal green courtyards and walkways with soft surfaces, will weave through the middle of the urban blocks
to link with the north-south streets and offer walking circuits throughout the North Lotts. Finally the major east-west city axes will be
redesigned to be more accessible to the public, with cycling and pedestrian routes and to encourage public transport or sustainable
traffic.
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build on the industrial character of the area and address the street materials, furniture etc.
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31
2.
4. 6. 6.
Royal Canal
8.
2. 2.
5. 2.
5. 3.
2.
7.
8.
3.
1.4.
6. 5. 8.
3. 3. 2.
existing trees
existing trees
3. new trees
boardwalk
new trees
floating swimming pool
boardwalk
street green
existing trees floating swimming pool
park and other public green
new trees street green
road
boardwalk park and other public green
walkway - grey natural stone
existing trees floating swimming pool road
walkway - light color natural ston
new trees street green walkway - grey natural stone
square
boardwalk park and other public green walkway - light color natural stone
courtyard
existing trees floating swimming pool road square
existing trees floating swimming pool road square key heritage / art installations
boardwalk park and other public green walkway - light color natural stone floating green
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floating swimming pool road square key heritage / art installations
street green
Public realm plan for area 1, North Lotts- and
walkway Royal stone
grey natural Canal. courtyard
park and other public green walkway - light color natural stone floating green
road square key heritage / art installations
surface materials
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m
mm 0m
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mm mm mm 3000mm mm 600 30
100 100 100
mm 100 6 100
m m
0m m mmmm mm
mmmm mmmm 30 300 600600
150mm
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150mm
150mm
100100 100100 10
A suite of materials for the North Lotts is proposed in
70mm
70mm
20
0m 10
m 00 12 12
mm
20 20 20 20 00 00
150mm
mm mm
150mm
0m 0m 0m 0m
70mm
60 60
70mm
70mm
coordination with the different departments of Dublin City Recommendations
m m m 0m m 0m 12
m 60 m 00
0m mm
20 20 20 20 m 20
0m0m 0m0m 60 60 0m
m m m m indication stone 0m0m Flag paving tree grills m tree grills
Council. As each block of the SDZ will be delivered within its own m m 12 12
60 60 00 00
0m0m mmmm
m m
Flag paving
phasing plan, the delivery of each street will take place in stages, 1. To apply the North Lotts toolbox as a basis for all new public Granite settscobblestone
(sawn top with Parking cobblestone
indication Granitecobblestone Asphalt way + cycle Concrete
carriagecobblestone flag
Granite flagstonesFlag paving
cut-top rough cut-top rough
splitcobblestone
sides)
cobblestone cornerstone
cobblestone
cobblestone Flag paths
Flagpaving
paving Concrete
Concreteflag
flag cobblestone tree
treegril
gr
and the pace of implementation will vary from street to street. To realm developments. cut-top
cut-top rough
rough cut-top
size: 60 x 30 x 5 cm
anticipate this uncertainty it is proposed to develop a flexible set 2. To use natural stone for all footpaths, pedestrian areas and size: 20 x 10 x 7/15 cm size: 20 x 10 x 15 cm size: m
m - colour: Silvergrey
mm100
mm
100
100
of guidelines in the form of a toolbox of materials and furniture. pedestrian streets. m
colour:15m mix (black-blue- colour: 300mm White15m
m
m
m m
100100
colour:
m dark grey 30
0 m m description:
mmmm
Wicklow granite
100100 m
70mm
seating wide seating wide
This toolbox is to be applied to private and public developments 3. To promote the use of locally sourced stone and European 15grey)
m5mmm
1
20
0m description:
m
0m m
m White
20 granite
0m description: Hot Rolled Asphalt (similar to
1 5m Mayor Street Lower)
m 30 300 m 20
0m
35 35
description:
70mm
t.b.d. test-area indicator seating wide as used through
seatingwide mm the entire area
70mm
mm 10 mm m 10
00 00
to feed into a cohesive design for the public realm. For each materials where possible, and to introduce colour in the
20 20 20 mm
0m0m 0m
m m 20 20 m
used for determination 35 35
mmmm 10 10
00 00
0 0
mmmm
street, the detail design of each material (sizing, pattern, colour, public realm through the specification of natural blue, grey
m m m m
cobblestone
mix etc.) will be agreed by Dublin City Council in partnership with and green materials where appropriate. steel blind guiding strips steel
steel blind guiding blind guiding strips steel indicator pins
pins steel blind guiding pins steel
milled guiding indicator pins
strips
cobblestone
cobblestone
steel blind guiding strips
all developers along the street to ensure an integrated approach. 4. To use natural Wicklow or Leinster granite wide format kerbs steel
steelblind
blindguiding
guidingstrips
strips steel
steelblind
blindguiding
guidingpins
pins steel
steelindicator
indicatorpins
pins milled
milledguiding
guidingstrips
strips
While all streets will be unified by the continuity of granite kerbs with a high degree of texture at key locations.
mm mm
and the colour of the natural stone used, different streets may 5. To use stainless steel finishes for bins, bollards, bike parking 40
0m
m 150
40
0m
m 150
mm mm mmmm
take different approaches with the layout of the materials in areas and other incidental fittings such as service and utility 600 m m
0m m
40 400
600 150150
mmmm mm
600600 600
order to create variety and interest. boxes. 100
mm
100
mm
30
0m
m
600
mm
300mm
300mm
300mm
150mm
70mm
10 10
10 00 10 00
00 mm 00 mm
300mm
300mm
60 mm 60 mm
Only the highest standards of materials, workmanship and possible and explore the possibility of using recessed lids
300mm
20 20
300mm
0m 0m 60 0m 0m
m m 0m 12 m m 10 10
m 60 00 00 00
0m mm 10 10 mmmm
m 00 00 60
60 60 mmmm 0m
construction are acceptable to match the expectations of future with paving inserts where access is required for underground
0m0m m
m m
curb cornertone curb cornertone
curb stone curb stone
narrow curb stone narrow curb st
Flag paving Concrete flag
residents and to meet the city’s objectives for the new city infrastructure . cobblestone
cut-top
cobblestone
rough Treecurb
grill
cornertone
curb cornertone
tree grills
Kerbstone
curb
curbstone
stone Kerbstone
narrownarrow
narrowcurb
curbstone
stone Kerb cornerstone
curb cornertone
quarter. Street materials will follow sustainable principles. Paving 7. To apply natural stone dishing to pedestrian crossing areas
areas and pedestrian streets are to be laid in natural stone, ideally and textured and coloured surfaces where appropriate to mm
size: 120 x 120 cm size: 60 x 40 x 20 cm size: 60 x 15 x 20 cm size: 60 x 60 x 20 cm
100 mm
100
15m
m
colour: stainless steel colour: light grey colour: light grey r=60cm
from locally sourced quarries. The paving proposed for the North guide the visually impaired.
m
0m
30
70mm
20
0m
seating wide description: stainless steel, description: Natural Stone, description: Natural Stone, colour: light grey
Lotts draws inspiration from the existing historic granite paving 8. To reinstate Dublin cobble on historic cobbled streets, e.g.
m
35
mm 10
00
mm
20
0m
m
top-surface light grey gravel, 40 Wicklow granite rounded edge Wicklow granite rounded edge description: Granite kerb
and quay walls and from the traditional Dublin cobble with its mix Castleforbes St., and Green St.. cm plant hole
mm 0m
m
r=2cm
mm 0m
m m
0m 300m
m r=2cm mm 0m
m cornerstone
30 600 60
100 10 100 10
of colours including blues, greys and greens. 9. To engrave thesteel
street names (similar to Park Lane) (similar to Mayor Street Lower) (similar to Mayor Street Lower) rounded edge r=2cm
strips into new steel
granite kerbing at cobblestone
blind guiding blind guiding pins steel indicator pins milled guiding strips
150mm
150mm
(similar to Mayor Street
70mm
70mm
Where traditional materials are limited in availability, an corner locations 20 20 20 20
0m
m
0m
m 0m
m
0m
m 60
0m
60
0m
m
Lower) 12 12
300mm
be used, the rationalisation of other required signage should 60
0m
10
00
mm
10
00
mm
100
mm 00m
1
m
100
mm 00m
1
m
m m m m
be incorporated and on certain streets it is proposed to trial 15m 15
30
m
0m 300m
m
70mm
seating
widewide
70mm
20 20 seating
suspended energy efficient lighting systems to de-clutter streets curb cornertone curb stone narrow curb stone 0m 0m
m m 20 20
35 0m 0m
35 mm 10 10 m m
mm 00 0
mm 0mm
and reduce light spillage.
Blind guiding strip Granite blind guiding stones Indicator pins Recessed service lids
cobblestone
cobblestone
steelsteel
blindblind guiding
guiding stripsstrips steelsteel
blindblind guiding
guiding pins pins steelsteel indicator
indicator pins pins milled
milled guiding
guiding stripsstrips
size: 20 x 0,5 x 1 cm size: 40 x 40 x 6,5 cm size: 10 x 0,5 cm size: varying
colour: stainless steel colour: Buff coloured colour: stainless steel colour: stainless steel
description: stainless steel strip description: Granite tactile description: description:
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Existing Dublin cobble ( dark limestone) milled in cobblestone paving To
m
m comply with stainless
150 steel for seperating stainless steel with stone inlay
mm 50m
m 1
0m 400m
40
600
mm 00m
6
m
Construction Standards for pedestrian stream on Mayor
Road & Street Works DCC 2015 street (similar to Grand Canal
p.27 Quay)
300mm
300mm
300mm
300mm
10 10
00 0
10
00
10
0 mm 0mm
60 60
0m mm 0mm
0m m
m
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33
furniture lighting
1.2m
0.9m 0.9m 0.9m 0.9m 0.9m 0.9m 0.75m 0.75m 0.75m 0.9m 0.9m 0.75m
0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m
bollard
ard wide bollard wide wide
bollard bollard
narrowbollard narrow narrow
bollard pole bollard pole
bollard pole litterbin litterbin litterbin bicycke stand
bicycke stand bicycke stand quay fence bollard wide bollard narrow bollard pole litterbin bicycke stand
Bollard Litter bins Bicycle stand Stainless steel railing
12m 12m
12m
Torpedo style bollard description: (p. 106 (p. 104 Construction To comply with Construction
0.4m 0.4m To comply with Construction Construction Standards Standards for Road & Street Standards
0.4m for Road & Street 0.4m
4m 4m
4m
quay fence bollard wide bollard narrow bollard pole litterbin bicycke stand
Standards for Road & Street for Road & Street Works Works DCC 2015) Works DCC 2015.
seating wide
Works
seating wide
DCC 2015.
seating wide
DCC 2015) seating seating wide
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4. To plant trees in collective planting areas. 11. To plant occasional trees on the east side of the streets at the
5. To specify tall trees with narrow conical crowns. crossing to parking areas.
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Mayor Street
Mayor Street forms the back bone of the North Lotts. It provides Long Term Possibilities
a vital public infrastructure connection with the light rail (LUAS) A long term aspiration is to reduce traffic along Mayor Street.
running along its entire axis. Street level access to buildings on A reference design has been included as a possible phase 2 and
the south side is limited in areas due to a raised access plinth (1 – provides the following suggestions:
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insect habitats.
9. To develop docklands inspired art installations.
10. To use low level lighting in seats and trees where possible.
11. To provide extensive seating using large raised platforms of
wood (typically in combination with tree planting.)
12. To capture and delay storm water before discharge to the compacted gravel surfaces allows
Green courtyards and walkways Liffey and to use roof material as a sponge for storm water water to penetrate.
Recommended Materials
1. Light coloured natural stone (with or without patterns) for
squares.
North Lotts and the Royal Canal 2. Compacted gravel surface
3. Groups of small trees (min 0,8m of soil depth) underground parking
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6. Perennials (sorts; shade, flowering or eco)
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Visual impression of the courtyards in Block 8 from city street (source: REDscape)
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4. 5. 6.
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The courtyards are enclosed areas protected Example layout for the courtyards: a soft green interior in 1. granite slabs, 2. clay bonded gravel ( permeable), 3. combi raised benches & planters
Pedestrian circulation principle
from wind, providing ideal biotypes for insects. contrast to the grey blue city streets. 4. insect hotel, 5. colourful ornamental grasses, 6. green walls.
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Reference, Kik pocket park, US.
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Pedestrian-prioritised area near Station Park, extends the realm of the park , while allowing traffic to move along Street 2.1.
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The Grand Canal Docks were built in the eighteenth century and form the
centrepiece of the south SDZ area. The presence of water in the Grand
Canal Docks is attributable to its locking system and elevated water basin
that once served as a mooring area for boats and barges between the Liffey
and the Grand Canal. Formerly used for transport and industrial purposes,
the Docks today provide areas of high amenity and are highly valued by
and work.
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• The Docks
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park and oth
7. A pedestrian route from the inner dock, running under/ existing trees floating swimming pool
through the DART line to the Grand Canal. new trees street green 8. road
walkway - gr
8. Zones of aquatic planting to improve biodiversity and boardwalk park and other public green
walkway - lig
greenery in the area and assist in improving the water quality
existing trees floating swimming pool road
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of the outer dock. new trees street green walkway - grey natural stone
courtyard
9. Increased usage of the inner and outer docks waterways for
7.
boardwalk park and other public green walkway - light color natural stone
key heritage
new trees street green walkway - grey natural stone courtyard
boardwalk park and other public green walkway - light color natural stone
floating green Public realm plan for area 2, Grand Canal Docks & Dodder
existing trees floating swimming pool road square key heritage / art installations
boardwalk park and other public green walkway - light color natural stone floating green
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Streets- Ringsend Road
Pearse Street and Ringsend Road act as an important Gateway to The provision of a central reservation for a boulevard-type Recommendations
Dublin’s Docklands. Building and land use vary along the length avenue planting of new trees would significantly improve the
of this artery to include institutional use along Trinity College; landscape character and built appearance of the street, as well 1. To create a central median at certain locations for the
planting of new trees.
residential use along Dublin City Library and Archives/Pearse as creating a central reservation to facilitate easier crossings for
2. To investigate the possibility of reorganising cycle-lanes to
Square area; and commercial use at the ‘Silicon Docks’ centred pedestrians and cyclists.
improve cyclist movement.
around McMahon Bridge at Grand Canal Dock. McMahon Bridge 3. To provide planting on the south side of the street in
and the parallel streets east and west of it (Macken Street/Cardiff The removal of certain parking bays (such as those along the particular near Boland’s mill.
Lane, Grand Canal Quay and the northern end of Barrow Street) south side of Pearse street outside the Trinity Enterprise Centre 4. To provide double sided planting along Pearse Park.
have a particularly high intensity of pedestrian and cyclist use, and along the north side of Ringsend Road) will allow for
which will further increase with the development of additional boulevard planting of new larger-scale trees in the central median
commercial and residential buildings. Pearse Street/Ringsend such as Limes and London Planes.
Road also carry high volumes of vehicular traffic into and out of
the city centre, contributing to a vehicle dominated perception of A re-organisation of the cycle lanes on the street may improve
the street. cyclist movement and encourage greater numbers of cyclists to
use the street to commute to work or university.
An aspirational design for Ringsend Road has been developed to
illustrate potential public realm improvements, which will require
further feasibility study.
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Recommendations Recommendations
1A. To allow for some sparse tree planting along the northern
1. To introduce a new major street through the city block along side of the street to soften some of the eastern winds
the SDZ boundary, creating a strong visual and physical link channelled through the area.
with Hanover Street East/Lime Street and Cardiff Lane/
Misery Hill, allowing open views east through Misery Hill to
the Poolbeg chimney towers and Grand Canal Square.
2. To provide south-facing landscaped terraces to transition existing trees
level differences between existing and proposed levels new trees
and to improve the quality of the public realm where new
developments are proposed along Hanover Street East.
boardwalk
4. 5.
3. To create a new south-oriented pocket park along the
floating swimming pool
5.
street green
original bend in Hanover Street East.
5.
park and other public green
4. To improve permeability and linkages through the Whitaker
Square development and any new developments along Lime
road
4.
walkway - grey natural stone
Street and Hanover Street East by providing open views and
walkway - light color natural stone
interconnecting laneways, and a sequence of open spaces
square
leading to the south and west.
2. 1A.
5. To improve way finding and circulation through the provision
courtyard
1.
of focal points, local landmarks and a sequence of open
floating green
3.
key heritage / art installations
spaces.
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Lime Street
Lime Street defines the western edge of the SDZ area and leads Proposal existing trees
new trees
south from the Liffey Campshires towards Hanover Street East.
1. To remove some street car-parking along the eastern side of boardwalk
It is a relatively quiet street with a number of ground floor
Lime Street to allow pockets of street greening in the form of
City Quay
floating swimming pool
residential uses and little commercial activity on the street.
planters and tree planting. street green
The SDZ envisages new-build development along the eastern side 2. To provide cycle-parking along the street. park and other public green
of the street. Much of Lime Street is given over to car-parking 3. To detail the planting beds to signal the future connecting road
spaces, with little additional space available for pedestrians or pedestrian ‘local street’ leading into City Block 11 as outlined walkway - grey natural stone
in the SDZ planning scheme and the proposed ‘major street’ walkway - light color natural stone
cyclists. It suffers from a poor windswept microclimate due to the
of Whitaker Lane. square
lack of tree planting that would otherwise assist in breaking up
4. To increase the width of the eastern footpath along Lime courtyard
the strong winds which characterise these slip streets leading to Street where possible, and to encourage pedestrian floating green
the Campshires. connectivity through the city block. key heritage / art installations
2.
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Plan of proposal for Lime Street
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Visual impressions of the Chocolate Park with play area. (source: REDscape Landscape & Urbanism)
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Britain Quay It is proposed to develop an exciting, innovative and durable landscape and public realm which will help the
proposed development to generate a new destination at Britain Quay.
5.2 Visual
Caseimpressions
Studiesof–the Briitain Quay
Squares and(source:
PlazasOMP architects and Dermot Foley Landscape architect).
Well known and enduring plazas are often simple spaces, either tightly enclosed, or with unique views,
furnished with a water feature or statuary, but little more, and surrounded by vibrant mixed-use buildings and
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Recommendations 4. To investigate the possibility of linking the Inner Basin with
the Grand Canal at the Accenture site to the south, via a new
1. To strengthen the concept of the ‘Passive Basin’ - a quieter, pedestrian route located under/through the DART rail bridge,
more reflective space, which is enclosed by buildings and and without hindering barges.
occupied by barges containing residences and work-spaces. 5. To support the objectives of Waterways Ireland’s plan for
2. To provide gently-sloped pedestrian ramps down to the level this area to cater for residential barges with the necessary
of the quayside walls and linking into the new plaza from provision of power, water, refuse-disposal, pump-out
McMahon Bridge to allow for improved connectivity with (sewage) services and secure parking for bicycles.
the water.
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walkways and its banks in Ringsend and Irishtown, including the value as a biodiversity corridor in the city. park and other public green
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walkway - grey natural stone
Area Action Plan. The plan also envisages a bridge over the locations in the area to encourage visitors to explore and
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the River Liffey and the Campshires into fresh focus, with a recognition
that these mutually reinforcing elements play an integral role in the
functions associated with the old working Docklands giving way to the
arriving in Dublin via Dublin Airport and the Port Tunnel or by ferry at
Dublin Port. They play an important role in shaping a visitor’s first and last
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attractions in the public realm of the Campshires. trees to accentuate perspective framing, views to the river materials where appropriate.
1. To enhance the public amenity potential of the Campshires
4. To provide an outdoor fitness route. and create a more sheltered walking environment. 10. To introduce new green areas (pocket gardens) for sitting at
as a priority public realm for Dublin.
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5. To deliver a green Campshires strategy. 8. To upgrade and replace aged, unattractive and obsolete strategic points.
2. To provide a comfortable walking route near to the water’s
6. To provide a two way dedicated cycle route on both street furniture and lighting.
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quay has attractive views towards and along the river and
1. To provide a two way dedicated cycle route along the length
maintains a strong visual contact with the water. Due to the
of both Campshires.
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Much has undertaken over the years to promote the animation of water
the advent of tourist related boating activities, water sports and the
• Spatial Objective
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It is envisaged that an extended pontoon in the form of a high Applications for berthing licences along the River Liffey will be
quality pedestrian boardwalk will help people engage more assessed by Dublin City Council and Dublin Port based on specific
• The proposal’s contribution in supporting Arts and Cultural
directly with the River Liffey. This will support the public realm’s criteria on a case by case basis, with licences generally subject
policies of Dublin City Council.
objective of creating an accessible River Liffey, opening up the to annual renewal or other fixed-term durations. The receipt of
• The nature and type of use proposed, as well as the rationale
water for increased public use and serving to actively enhance a licence will be conditional on payment of an annual service for the proposed use.
the liveability of the Docklands. charge, which will be allocated for purposes associated with the • The concentration of existing and similar such uses in the
maintenance of the pontoons and all ancillary infrastructure. The area.
• The scale, design and visual appearance of the vessel.
An increased level of quayside activity will support a longer- assessment of berthing licence applications will be subject to the
• Engineering and access requirements.
term objective to animate the river at night, which will positively following considerations:
• Impact on the character of the area and the amenities of
contribute to the character of the area. Allied to this a heightened adjoining properties
concentration of active users along the river will give rise to • Health and safety requirements.
a greater level of passive surveillance, helping to support the • Proposed vessel and mooring tackle maintenance regime.
• Impact on existing licence holders, other vessels and water-
creation of a safe and inviting environment for visitors, workers,
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residents and local communities, thereby encouraging enhanced
• Environmental requirements and considerations
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pedestrian and public transport bridges, which will be delivered over the past number of decades. The departure of large-scale
• To support as an interim measure the provision of a new • To develop an annual calendar of events using an iterative
on a phased basis. These new bridges will facilitate increased shipping presents an opportunity for the waterfront to be re-
ferry crossing connecting the easternmost part of Sir John and open process, that takes into account the ever evolving
public pedestrian access to the area’s waterfronts, and will be Rogerson’s Quay with North Wall Quay imagined and repurposed for a variety of complementary uses nature of the Docklands. Dublin City Council will actively
designed so as to not restrict boat activity in the area. While • To encourage expansion of other regular boat services, such and interventions. The provision of pontoons and a boardwalk support the hosting of events and festivals on water,
awaiting the delivery of these new bridges, Dublin City Council as water taxis, tour boats etc to bring visitors around Dublin allows the city to reclaim the waterfront, and will assist in neighbouring streets and public open spaces, and innovative
Bay, the Liffey or Canals subject to impact assessments and proposals which support the creation of a dynamic, vibrant
supports as an interim measure, the provision of a new ferry developing its maritime identity and the transformation of the
water management. and alternating programme of events will be welcomed.
crossing that will connect the eastern most part of Sir John area into an urban playground. Events such as Dublin Port River
Dublin City Council will seek to cater for a diverse range of
Rogerson’s Quay with North Wall Quay. Such a crossing will help Fest and the Tall Ships festival have laid the foundations for festivals, events, temporary exhibitions and installations
to animate the River Liffey, bring people closer to the water, the forging of this identity, which have created a platform for a to cater for the differing tastes and needs of the area’s
provide scenic views as well as improved connectivity around the vibrant festival of maritime culture. residents, workers and visitors.
Docklands. Dublin City Council commits to working with Dublin Building on this, and looking to the future, Dublin City Council
Port Company in supporting any such proposals that will realise will work with all of the relevant stakeholders in the area
the delivery of such a service. including Dublin Port and Waterways Ireland to deliver an annual
programme and calendar of events, which will showcase the
area’s water-based amenities and help to establish the Docklands
as a destination synonymous with maritime activity. Such events
should respond to the evolving nature and character of the
Docklands’ waterbodies, and provide year-round and seasonal
maritime-related activities of varied content and duration to
attract a wide diversity of visitors.
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cultural potential, it is important to enhance the water’s visual value for active recreation in the form of water sports. Both
• To investigate the creation of a floating garden located at the • To promote and develop the use of the Docklands’
and biodiversity appeal. In delivering the Docklands Public Realm the River Liffey and Grand Canal Dock are currently home to a
southern end of the Inner Dock, accessed off Barrow St and waterbodies for recreational purposes
Masterplan it is proposed to introduce “greening” to the Grand the new east west street parallel to the Google building. number of existing water-based sports and activities which make • To facilitate improved access to the water for sporting clubs
Canal Dock and, if suitable, to the Liffey and Royal Canal which a positive contribution to the animation of water. In seeking to • To promote the development of synergies between different
will assist in animating the water and supporting bio-diversity. create and develop a maritime quarter in the Docklands it will be water-based activities and sports clubs, to optimise existing
and proposed new infrastructure.
Dublin City Council will work with Waterways Ireland to identify important to support and cater for the existing requirements of
• To maximise the navigable areas of water
appropriate locations and suitable species of plants that may be these established recreational uses including access. Opportunity
• To work with Irish Water to seek investment in the
introduced into the Docks in the form of floating gardens that also exists for synergies to be created between different activities improvement of water quality
will soften their hard landscaped appearance and improve their and sporting organisations, thereby optimising both new and • To collaborate with various clubs to develop waterside
aesthetic and amenity value. Allied to this, the greening of the existing infrastructure, whilst also fostering an inclusive culture facilities for the area’s water bodies
Docks will foster the creation of wildlife habitats, whilst also and community. The future use of the Graving Docks site also has
providing opportunity to improve water and air quality. It is also an important role to play in supporting water based sports within
intended to promote biodiversity by exploring the possibility of Grand Canal Dock.
installing fish nurseries, where feasible and practical.
The success of the public realm Masterplan for the North Lotts and Grand
some aspects of the public realm has already commenced, the phasing and
number of agencies and stakeholders, however Dublin City Council will play
• Phasing
• Implementation
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for each of the core elements of the overall Masterplan, be suitable for display on the Campshires, and what spaces
account of factors outside of the control of the DCC Docklands
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