Pre-conference in Dún Laoghaire, 24 March
Ireland 2050: Balanced by Design, March 2025
Ireland 2050: Balanced by Design
Conference Walking Tours and Reception, Monday 24 March, Dún Laoghaire
Following Dún Laoghaire winning the Urbanism Award (awarded by the Academy of Urbanism) for Great Town / Small City in 2022, we are delighted to feature guided walking tours of award-winning urban design and housing projects, outlines of future plans for the town, and the Conference Reception in Dún Laoghaire on Monday 24 March.
Walking Tours, 16:00 - 17:30, Monday 24 March
Delegates will be able to experience the award-winning Coastal Mobility Walking/Cycle Route, the redevelopment of the Dún Laoghaire Baths, the historic Metals (now a linear park); the existing and planned Harbour, and the refurbished Coastguard Cottages, Myrtle Square, the Living Streets initiative and much more. Delegates will also see many innovative housing projects such as George’s Place Housing and a living-over-the-shop refurbishment at Park House; as well as a THRIVE project reimaging two protected structures at George’s Place (currently live at Part 8 planning), and more. All tours will be guided by the dlr County Architects’ team, under the leadership of County Architect Andrée Dargan FRIAI, with opportunities to meet project leaders from a range of Council departments at the stops along the way.
Tours cost €10 per person and can be booked as a ticket add-on at: ireland2050.eventbrite.co.uk
Pictured right: George's Place, photographed by Marie Louise Halpenny
Conference Reception at the dlr Lexicon, 18:00 - 20:00, Monday 24 March
Join us for the Conference Reception from 6 to 8pm in the dlr LexIcon, to be opened by An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Jim O’Leary. Visitors will be able to explore the award-winning building and outcome of the RIAI architectural design competition before and during the reception.
The Conference Reception is free but must be booked as a ticket add-on at: ireland2050.eventbrite.co.uk
Pictured right: The Lexicon, photographed by William Murphy
