What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
At meetings this week, councillors discussed where exactly “family hubs” for homeless families will be, and settled on social and affordable housing figures for Poolbeg West.
Dublin City Councillors discussed one proposed housing project near Kildonan Road and another in Scribblestown, as well as a historians-in-residence initiative.
Councillors voted on using drones to tackle illegal dumping, where to put the sports pitch in St Teresa’s Gardens, homes for Travellers, and art studios.
Councillors agreed to a redesign of Wolfe Tone Park, backed public-private partnerships to build social housing, and discussed the number of rough-sleepers.
Councillors questioned the bill for Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, discussed excavations of St Thomas’ Abbey, and learnt about plans for Francis St.
At recent committee meetings, councillors talked about new places to put homeless accommodation, and a packed house in Portobello.
At Monday’s monthly meeting, councillors heard again about the future of the fire brigade, questioned a plank of the social-housing plan that includes PPPs, and more.
Lots of the debate at a recent council meeting focused on the impact of planned city-centre transport changes. There was also a vote on “freeing” cycle lanes.
At council meetings this week, councillors heard plans for transport around Dublin City University, talked again about dumping, and more.
At their monthly housing committee meeting, councillors talked about plans to further research the impact of Airbnb on the housing market, and more.
Here’s some of what was discussed when councillors met for their monthly meeting on Monday 6 February.
Dublin City Councillors discussed the vacant Iveagh Markets, introducing solar-powered compacting “smart bins”, and transforming the motor tax system.