Dates & Times
Friday 17 October
12:00PM
Tour lasts 30 minutes
Francis Street. Environmental Improvement Scheme
Francis St, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Join a walking tour of the Francis Street Environmental Improvement Scheme, completed in 2023 by Dublin City Council. This transformative project significantly enhanced the public realm along Francis Street through a range of interventions. Works included the reconstruction, upgrade, and realignment of the carriageway and footpaths, with substantial footpath widening to encourage increased on-street activity. On-street parking and loading were relocated off the carriageway via footpath build-outs, improving both safety and accessibility. The scheme also introduced traffic calming measures, such as carriageway narrowing and raised junction plateaus, to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Additional improvements included new tree planting, landscaping works, upgraded public lighting, and the installation of new street furniture, all contributing to a more attractive and welcoming streetscape.
Meeting Point: Iveagh Market, Francis St, Dublin 8
Drop-In
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible
Assistance Dogs welcome
The tour will follow pathways throughout, and cross roads using pedestrian crossings where possible. The Francis St scheme was designed using the principles of universal access.
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Francis Street. Environmental Improvement Scheme
Francis St, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Dates & Times
Friday 17 October
12:00PM
Tour lasts 30 minutes
Tour Information +
Join a walking tour of the Francis Street Environmental Improvement Scheme, completed in 2023 by Dublin City Council. This transformative project significantly enhanced the public realm along Francis Street through a range of interventions. Works included the reconstruction, upgrade, and realignment of the carriageway and footpaths, with substantial footpath widening to encourage increased on-street activity. On-street parking and loading were relocated off the carriageway via footpath build-outs, improving both safety and accessibility. The scheme also introduced traffic calming measures, such as carriageway narrowing and raised junction plateaus, to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Additional improvements included new tree planting, landscaping works, upgraded public lighting, and the installation of new street furniture, all contributing to a more attractive and welcoming streetscape.
Meeting Point: Iveagh Market, Francis St, Dublin 8
Drop-In
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair accessible
Assistance Dogs welcome
The tour will follow pathways throughout, and cross roads using pedestrian crossings where possible. The Francis St scheme was designed using the principles of universal access.
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