What does it mean to truly live, thrive, and belong in Dublin today?

Join us at Open House for Dublin Is Living, an open-to-all town hall event bringing together residents, local business owners, community advocates, and city planners for a vital conversation about the future of our capital.

Dublin is a city and county of unmatched energy, rich history, and deep-rooted community spirit. But Dublin is not defined only by its architecture, its landmarks or its infrastructure. If Dublin is living, then its people are its life support. The true pulse of Dublin resides in the collective care we show for one another and the shared vitality of every local neighbourhood. As our city and county evolve, we face critical questions about urban renewal, affordable housing, sustainable transport, and preserving the unique cultural fabric of our communities. From breathing new life into historic spaces to ensuring our streets remain safe and inclusive, this town hall is your platform to make your voice heard.

Rather than just talking about the challenges from scratch, Dublin Is Living is the culmination of an ambitious city and county wide listening initiative. The key insights, lived experiences, and vital conversations gathered from four dedicated Open Table events held across the four distinct regions of Dublin, will be brought together and fed directly into this town hall. We will explore how these grassroots ideas, neighbourhood hopes, and local ambition can work hand-in-hand with policies and plans to build a fairer, more dynamic Dublin that prioritises the well-being of all.

Whether you are a lifelong Dubliner, a new resident, a worker, or a student, we want to hear from you. Come listen, share your experiences, voice your concerns, and collaborate on a shared vision for a city and county that actively protects its unique life support system—its people.

Highlights include:

• Neighbourhood Watch: Sharing the collective findings and local feedback fed into the town hall from the four regional Open Table events, led by Lorcan Sirr
• Vibrant Neighbourhoods & Housing: Bringing vacant properties back to life and creating sustainable, affordable live-work districts rooted in community care.
• Our Shared Culture: Supporting local artists, community spaces, and safeguarding Dublin’s rich social heritage.
• A Safer, Connected Capital: Strengthening community partnerships, active travel networks, and green spaces that bring people together.
• The Town Hall Forum: An open-mic Q&A session where attendees can put their questions directly to and panel members.

Panel: Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin; Jennifer Jennings, Co Director of THISISPOPBABY; Róisín Heneghen, Architect and co-founder of Heneghen Peng Architects; Greg Straton, Department of Heath and Ayuba Salaudeen, founder of Tola Vintage.

Be part of the conversation. Shape the city and county you live in.