Galway Public Realm Strategy

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Galway is a lively medieval city on the west coast of Ireland, with an abundance of culture, tourism and history. The Public Realm Strategy sets out a bold vision which proposes a step change in quality and a restructuring of public spaces to put people first. Design is kept simple, functional and of place, allowing the public realm to be a complimentary and resilient backdrop to everything the city has to offer. The Strategy is accompanied by a set of manuals (Activity, Design and Delivery) which provide a practical tool that can be used by everyone who has a role in delivery, from the Council making strategic decisions, to the workers repairing surfacing.

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Pop up engagement event in city centre

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Public realm strategy

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Design guidance for city centre streets

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Proposal to transform the city's harbour into a lively public space

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The project involved extensive consultation with residents and visitors

City
Galway, Ireland
Use
Infrastructure
Client
Galway City Council
Status
Completed
Size
160 ha
Awards

Irish Planning Institute Design Award 2020, Irish Landscape Institute Awards Commendation 2020

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Landscape: Dermot Foley

Engineer: Tobin