Introduction D8 Development is a social enterprise that brings life back to empty buildings. In our research and practice, we see the detrimental impact of car prioritised design in Inchicore. As part of our work to tackle dereliction, we lobby for equitable use of public space and the prioritisation of…

The serious injury of a couple walking in Ballyfermot over the weekend demonstrates once again the urgent need to address the car-centric design of streets in the area. The design of the junction at Drumfinn road and Drumfinn avenue encourages motorists to use excessive speed when making the turn onto…

The Theme of Dublin City Council’s Conservation Conference 2021 was “RE-Purpose: Built to Last” highlighting examples of where buildings and sites have been brought back from vacancy, dereliction and underuse through high quality conservation repair projects and strategies. The article below is adapted from my presentation on D8Development’s work in…

We hear a lot about the need “to bring people along” when we’re taking action on climate. But what does that mean, and how do you do it? In my own efforts to advocate for sustainable transport I’ve made plenty of mistakes, and I’ve discovered ways of navigating difficult conversations…

Healthy Trinity have asked me to talk about some of the work I’ve been doing in Inchicore to engage local people on transport projects like Busconnects and Covid…

In February 2021, Dublin City Council published “The Kilmainham and Inchicore Development Strategy” a document co-authored by Avison Young, Urban Agency, and Systra. …

I think it’s a great pity that we never get to see politicians from different parties having a discussion about what we could do to make our country a happier and healthier place to live. That work largely happens within local chapters of parties. Month in, month out, people gather…

Why Liveable Cities are Kid Friendly Cities On Sunday I experienced the terror of not being able to locate my toddler. We were getting ready to have a socially distanced bbq with another family in the cul-de-sac behind our home, and the back door was open as we moved burgers…