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Idea Submission Workbook
1 Project OverviewWe invite you to take part in Greening Stoneybatter; an initiative to help grow towards a greener and more liveable city. Join us, along with your neighbours to put forward ideas for greening on your street and area.
‘The strategic vision of city parks and landscape is to provide and enhance the experience of living in Dublin, working in Dublin and visiting Dublin through the provision of park resources and services befitting Irelands capital and its role as an international city.’ —Dublin City Parks Strategy 2019 – 2022
To achieve and sustain this vision it is vital to
collaborate with those that live and work in the
city; those that understand and care about their
local area.
To do this, we are running a collaborative design
process to bring together the community of
Stoneybatter with Dublin City Council Parks &
Landscape Services, commissioned designers
and ecologists to develop a greening strategy for
Stoneybatter.
The process involves design workshops and field
study walks that are a chance to learn more about
green infrastructure and collectively explore
what greening projects might be appropriate for
your street.
We invite community groups to submit ideas for
greening on their street or area. Please note the
following key dates for this project.
21st October - Project launch workshop
26th October - Tree mapping walk
9th November - Design development workshop
16th November - Habitat mapping walk
3rd December - Idea submission deadline
9th December - Public ideas review workshop
This document will support you to make your
submission. Included are some examples of the
types of projects that we would like to see happen
alongside inspirational project images. Also
included a list of key criteria questions to consider
in developing your project idea. At the end of the
booklet is an application form to submit your idea.
We look forward to working with you in the
coming months to develop a Greening Strategy for
Stoneybatter that is supported by local residents
and feasible to deliver in the next 5 years.
Dublin City Parks and Landscape Services
Dublin City Parks and Landscape Services
This project is part of the Dublin City
Parks Strategy 2019 – 2022.
Please visit www.dublincity.
ie/greeningstoneybatter
for full program details
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There are approximately 15,000 residents who live
in Stoneybatter and its environs. Located between
two strategic development zones, Grangegorman
to the east and O’Devaney Gardens to the west,
the demand on this neighbourhood centre is set to
grow.
This project is an opportunity to provide
significant east-west green corridors connecting
Grangegorman, Stoneybatter, new communities at
O’Devaney Gardens across to Phoenix Park helping
to improve mobility through the site on important
arterial routes, whilst supporting biodiversity, air
quality and access to green spaces.Within the
project area, there are two areas that are outside
the scope of public proposals –
— O’Devaney Gardens – The plans for
the parks and tree planting on this
site have been developed as part of a
larger masterplan so this site area is
excluded from this invitation for ideas.
— Bus Connects Route through
Manor Street – The proposed
Bus Connects route through
Stoneybatter is being developed
as part of another engagement
process with the community.
Although these sites are outside the scope of this
call for ideas, we aim to work closely with both
the NTA and DCC housing (O’Devaney Gardens)
to ensure that proposals align with the goals of
the overall Greening strategy and that any ideas
shared through the collaborative design process
can be integrated where possible into the future
plans for these sites.
Please visit www.dublincity.
ie/greeningstoneybatter
for more on the background
of this initiative.
See site map overleaf.
2 Project AreaFor the purpose of this project, the named Stoneybatter area is the land edged by Grangegorman, the North Circular Road, Phoenix Park and The Liffey. Although 10 min from Phoenix park and beside the Grangegorman site, there is a significant lack of street trees and other forms of green infrastructure in this ‘warren of houses behind Manor Street that represent the most dense housing stock in Dublin’.
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River Li�ey
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3 Developing Ideas
Why Green Infrastructure?
Dublin’s population is set to double by 2031 presenting significant challenges. The development of green infrastructure for the city is part of the solution to move people through the city and house its new residents in a way that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
Green infrastructure projects support neighbourhoods to become more resilient, healthy and attractive; by mitigating localised flooding, improving air quality, providing a home for wildlife, creating recreational and amenity spaces that encourage active living, community activities and positive civic life.
‘As the city develops, the scale, location and connectivity of parks and open spaces needs to be planned and designed to better respond to the needs of the growing population. It ensures that in areas where the provision of parks is low, public realm can still create an open space network that is meaningful and connected. It ensures that green space does not have to end at the edges, but extend along the streets, expanding and enhancing the public realm.’
—Dublin City Parks Strategy 2019 – 2022
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Dublin City Council Parks & Landscape Services want to expand the city’s urban forest. We are looking to plant trees of many different species across the neighbourhood and want your suggestions of where they could be planted.
Trees planted properly should outlive us and
generations to come. To ensure that trees planted
survive and thrive, the tree planting should be
feasible and suitable for the street or area that it is
proposed for. To learn more, please join us on a tree
mapping & identification walk on 26th of October
to, 10-12 am to survey existing trees and explore
what trees species could be planted. Sign up at
Checklist criteria questions
— Is there enough space for trees on your
street? Road minimum is 6m with a
2m wide footpath. A tree pits surface
measurement is 1.2m minimum.
— Will the planting of trees require
loss of car spaces? If so, how many
parking spaces exist and how many
people on the street require parking?
— Location – please use the map provided
& mark any existing trees on your street.
— Note any issues – root exposure,
low branches etc.
— Make sure that this location is
free from overhead wires.
— Are there any notable historic &
other features of interest such as
cobbles, kerbs, paving, lighting or
protected structures. Please mark on
your map and take a photograph.
— What tree species do you think
are suitable? Think about
appropriate tree species that are
robust enough to support children
to climb, shelter for play!
— Look elsewhere for similar projects that
inspire. Collect reference images.
— Do your neighbours agree? How
many people live on your street &
how many want new trees? Name
all those in agreement of the
proposal in the application form.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
Project Examples
Overleaf are the types of projects that can enhance the green infrastructure of your neighbourhood. We recognise that successful project ideas are ones which come from the community (while also bearing in mind they must be feasible, realistic and tie in to an overall plan). Please review the key criteria questions to consider in developing your idea. Answers to these questions will form the basis for your idea submission.
Grow Dublin’s Urban Forest
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We want to know where to create ‘parklets’ in Stoneybatter; extensions of the footpath that provide space for planting and public seating.
Parklet – checklist criteria questions
— The max extent of the parklet is
3 car spaces. How many spaces
do you propose to transform?
— Who is the parklet for? How might
children and young people benefit
from this type of ‘parklets’ space?
— Mark location on map provided. Note:
parklets must be located at least one
parking space away from an intersection
or street corner and the proposal should
not interfere with the pathway or drainage
outlet. In addition, it needs to ensure
that accessibility for all is not impeded.
— Are there any notable historic &
other features of interest such as
cobbles, kerbs, paving, lighting or
protected structures. Please mark on
your map and take a photograph.
— What function will the pocket park have?
Note – no commercial use allowed.
— Do you have agreement from
neighbours directly adjacent.
— List those willing to support DCC
with day to day management?
— Look elsewhere for similar projects that
inspire. Collect reference images.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
— We want to know where small pieces of land could be used to grow fruit and vegetables for the Stoneybatter community.
Allotments – checklist criteria questions
— Is there an area of derelict space
(green or other) near you that could
be transformed into a growing plot?
Please mark on the map provided.
— List of those who will manage
the allotment – who is using the
plot? Name those in favour.
— Do you have agreement from neighbours
living beside and near the site?
— Maintenance & Cleaning agreement –
detail how the space will be maintained
and managed – is it fenced or open?
Where is compost stored? What is
the plan for rubbish collection?
— Describe the storage requirements.
— How will the community will
benefit from the allotment.
— Look elsewhere for similar projects
that inspire and collect imagery
to submit with the proposal.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
We want your suggestions of where to create or improve Stoneybatter’s ‘pocket parks’; small green spaces that support human and animal life.
Checklist criteria questions
— Is there an area of derelict space
(green or other) near you that could
be transformed into a mini park?
Please mark on the map provided.
— Are there any notable historic &
other features of interest such as
cobbles, kerbs, paving, lighting or
protected structures. Please mark on
your map and take a photograph.
— What function will the pocket park have?
Note – no commercial use allowed.
• Place to sit?
• For wildlife?
• To play?
• To do exercise?
— Why is this a great idea?
— Who is this park for? Who will benefit?
— Are you involving children and
young people in the design and
content regarding ‘play’ ?
— Do you need storage?
— Do residents living adjacent or
close by want the pocket park?
(Add their agreement.)
— Are there any objections?
— Is there a group of people willing to
support DCC with maintenance?
— Will the park be gated? How will the
key be managed? Note: If gated,
the park should be open to the
public during daylight hours.
— Look elsewhere for similar projects that
inspire. Collect reference images.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
Transform Your Street into a Place to Meet
Create New Pocket Parks
Find Space for Allotments to Grow
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We are looking for inventive proposals to introduce opportunities for informal play across Stoneybatter's streets & shared public spaces.We want adults and children of Stoneybatter to work together to come up with ideas to encourage exploration, curiosity and imagination into Stoneybatter’s public space.
We are asking you to explore the potential for
play in Stoneybatter that will involve a deeper
understanding and appreciation of the many
features and characteristics that streets and
public space have to offer to support children and
young people to play outside. The aim is to develop
opportunities for unstructured play through
enhancement of local streets and public space.
Play – checklist criteria questions
— Describe a good place to play.
— Why is play important for Stoneybatter?
— Mark the locations for play
on the map provided.
— Look elsewhere for similar projects
that inspire and collect imagery
to submit with the proposal.
— Do you think Stoneybatter is a
good and safe place for play?
— How are children currently playing
in Stoneybatter? Observe and ask
your children and young people!
— What are the barriers to
play in Stoneybatter?
— What would make Stoneybatter
a better place to play?
— Are there any notable historic &
other features of interest such as
cobbles, kerbs, paving, lighting or
protected structures. Please mark on
your map and take a photograph
— Maintenance & Cleaning agreement
– detail how the play intervention
will be maintained and managed.
— Is there agreement from neighbours
living beside the proposed intervention?
— Note the potential risks or objections.
We invite your ideas for wayfinding signage to enhance movement between the green spaces in and around Stoneybatter. We want everyday users of the Stoneybatter’s street to identify opportunities for alternative routes.
Wayfinding – checklist criteria questions
— Mark the route & signage locations
on the map provided.
— Include proposal text for signage – is
there anything specific – historical or
cultural that should be mentioned?
— Why is this signage important?
— How could children and young
people experience playful
engagement along these trails?
— Are there any notable historic & other
features of interest such as cobbles,
kerbs, paving, lighting or protected
structures along the route. Please mark
on your map and take a photograph.
— Look elsewhere for similar projects
that inspire and collect imagery
to submit with the proposal.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
We want your ideas for urban rain gardens, which help to treat polluted storm water runoff, keeping our streets cleaner and more pleasant for everyone. Rain gardens range in size from small container gardens that take the run off from roofs to larger plots along road sides & in pocket parks.
Rain Gardens – checklist criteria questions
— Why is this a good idea for
the location proposed?
— Mark the locations on the map provided.
— Look elsewhere for similar projects
that inspire and collect imagery
to submit with the proposal.
— List those willing to support DCC
with day to day management?
— Maintenance & Cleaning agreement
– detail how the garden will be
maintained and managed.
— Is an overflow needed?
— Is there agreement from neighbours
surrounding the garden?
— Note the potential risks or objections.
Put Our Wet Weather to Use
Create New Trails Across Your City
Imagine New Areas for Play
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We want your ideas for how to make your street more liveable & healthy; a street that prioritises walking and cycling creating space to meet your neighbours.
Liveable Street – checklist criteria questions
— A liveable street can be created with a
combination of interventions. Please
refer to the parklet, tree planting and
wayfinding for criteria to consider. Is
there opportunity to reduce traffic on
your street? Could you reduce car spaces,
look at one way traffic, create a cul de
sac or close part of the street to traffic?
Assess the options in collaboration with
your neighbours alongside observing the
connection with neighbouring streets.
— Why is this a good idea?
— Mark location and type of interventions
on the map provided. The proposal
should not interfere with the
pathway , drainage outlets, access
or important historic features.
— Do you have agreement from
neighbours who live on the street?
— Describe the impact of
this proposal locally.
— Is there a group of people
willing to support DCC with
day to day management?
— Look elsewhere for similar projects that
inspire. Collect reference images.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
We want your ideas for howto sustain and promote areasfor native wildlife (wildlifehabitats); to help support arange of species to thrive inStoneybatter
We invite you to take part in a walk on November
16th, 10am - 1pm with Ecologists Mary Tubridy
and Betsy Hickey to map current habitats
and develop ideas for new habitat creation
to connect key ecological routes. Sign up at
Wildlife – checklist criteria questions
— What types of habitats are you
interested in creating? How do
you think this connects with wider
ecological routes existing locally?
— How will the proposal support all ages
to experience access to nature?
— Mark the locations for habitat
creation on the map provided.
— Maintenance & Cleaning agreement –
detail how intervention will be managed.
— Is there agreement from neighbours?
surrounding the proposed interventions.
— Submit reference images if relevant.
— Note the potential risks or objections.
Improve the Street You Call Home
Inviting Wildlife onto Your Street
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4 Submission Form
Who is applying?Name all those applying. Please provide the contact details of at least 2 from the group submitting.
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Applicant 1
Applicant 2
Applicant 3
Please use this form to submit your idea.
First Name
First Name
First Name
Last Name
Last Name
Last Name
[email protected] or phone number
[email protected] or phone number
[email protected] or phone number
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Location
Any other details of note?
Size of site hectares
Provide details on your greening proposal
To help us to understand your greening vision and to learn more about the specific locationwhere you are applying, please provide as many details as possible using the checklist criteria questions to guide your response.
Please tick one or more boxes below that best describe the proposed idea
Is the site?
Details of site
Tree Planting
Private
Pocket Park
Public
Food Growing
An existing green area Other
Parklet
Liveable Street
Wayfinding
Play Area
Urban Rain Garden
Biodiversity
If other, please specify
Please submit the map provided with the location of the proposal marked.
Description
Name of proposal
Tell us more about your greening proposal
Please submit your idea by email to
or post to Greening Stoneybatter,
Parks & Landscape Services, Block 4,
Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay,
Dublin 2
Please provide either the full address or the street name.
Describe the idea including answers to the checklist of question specific to the project type.
Think of a memorable title for your proposal.
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Why is this a great idea? How does your proposal benefit the local community?
With the specific location in mind, describe any potential positive outcomes for the community.
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How does this idea connect with the overall strategy? What are the project risks?
Completed form Map of area marked with location
Drawing and reference images
Relevant checklist considered
Is your application ready to submit?To be considered, all proposals require a complete set of the following attachments:
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Thank you for your submission.
The submissions will be reviewed by DCC Parks & Landscape Services with designers Urban Agency and ecologist Mary Tubridy. Making decisions on what projects should go ahead is a complex process. There are many considerations; first whether a community wants the project and others that include location of services; under and over ground, traffic considerations and location of protected structures.
DCC parks department will make an assessment on projects based on your submission followed by consultation with key DCC technical departments – planning, roads, heritage, traffic, drainage and accessibility.
The goal of this process is to develop a long list
of possible greening projects that meet policy
objectives set out in The Dublin City Park Strategy,
The Dublin City Tree Strategy, The Dublin City
Biodiversity Action, Dublin City Play Strategy, The
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-22 and the
Dublin Climate Change Action plan.
The projects will be compiled as the greening
strategy document that will be presented to
councillors and key funding decision makers to
secure funding for a capital plan over the next 5
years.
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A workbook published by
Dublin City Council
October 2019
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