Public Consultation: College Green - Dame Street Public Realm Project
Closing Date for Submissions: Midnight on Sunday, 13 July 2025
Have Your Say: College Green – Dame Street Public Realm Project
Dublin City Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, invites members of the public to participate in an online consultation on the emerging design for the College Green – Dame Street Public Realm Project.
This landmark project aims to reshape the historic heart of Dublin into a safe, accessible, and vibrant pedestrian-friendly public space that celebrates the city's heritage while addressing future needs for sustainability, mobility, and social inclusion.
Overview
In line with Dublin City Council’s commitment to placemaking and public realm improvement, the College Green – Dame Street Public Realm Project proposes the transformation of a central area in the city into a world-class, universally accessible, and environmentally sustainable urban space.
The project area includes:
Dame Street (from Trinity College to South Great George’s Street)
College Green
Church Lane
Suffolk Street
St Andrew’s Street
Trinity Street
Fownes Street Upper
Cope Street
Anglesea Street
Foster Place
The proposal is currently in its initial concept and pre-design phase. While no final designs have been developed yet, the aim is to create an inclusive, green, and people-focused space.
Project Vision & Design Leadership
The reimagining of this civic space is being led by Scott Tallon Walker Architects (Dublin), in collaboration with OKRA Urban Designers and Landscape Architects (Netherlands), as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The design vision prioritises:
Restoration and celebration of heritage
Universal accessibility
Social inclusion and safety
Sustainability and biodiversity
Greening of the city centre
Public Engagement to Date
Last year, the project team conducted an early engagement phase, gathering insights from the public regarding their experiences and aspirations for College Green. Feedback received during this phase has directly informed the emerging design.
As part of this next stage of consultation, a set of six visual materials, including context imagery and artist impressions, along with a document outlining proposed access for cyclists and vehicles, are available for public review.
Viewing & Submitting Feedback
Consultation Period
Opens: Thursday, 26 June 2025
Closes: Midnight, Sunday, 13 July 2025
Ways to Participate
Online Survey: [Insert survey link]
By Post:
College Green – Dame St Project
City Centre Project Office
Block 2, Floor 7
Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8In-Person Drop-off:
Comment sheets available at the Consultation Table
Atrium, Block 4, Floor 0
Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
All feedback will be reviewed by Dublin City Council and the Design Team and will inform the ongoing development of the preliminary design.
Further Information
For additional details about the project or to request assistance, please contact:
collegegreen@dublincity.ie
Issued by:
Dublin City Council
In partnership with the National Transport Authority
Date: 26 June 2025