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Places for People - the National Policy on Architecture
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Places for People is Ireland’s new national policy on architecture. It outlines ways to promote and embed quality in architecture and the built and natural environment over the coming years in Ireland.
Places for People aims to boost public engagement with architecture and empower the architectural profession, especially within the public service. It also aims to raise design quality and improve data and research on our built environment.
The policy has a framework of practical actions to help Ireland get full value from the art and craft of architecture, to deliver buildings and public spaces that work for all. These actions will help to create, sustain and regenerate local areas as vibrant, welcoming and sustainable places in which communities can flourish.
By carrying out these steps Places for People will contribute to the implementation of Government priorities such as Project Ireland 2040, the Climate Action Plan 2021, Housing for All, Heritage Ireland 2030 and Town Centre First.
Places for People also connects us to important sustainability, renovation and creative initiatives now underway in Europe as part of the Green Deal. The New European Bauhaus initiative is one of these. It is an exciting and innovative concept, which brings together people to design future ways of living, using collaborations between art, culture, science and technology. See some more European architecture policy material below.
We will post updates on Places for People here and on the Department’s social media channels. Check also for updates on European architectural policy development – especially news on Ireland’s contribution to implementing the New European Bauhaus.
Queries about Places for People can be directed to architecture@housing.gov.ie .
The public engagement process started in December 2019 with a discussion document seeking inputs. The consultation process included 11 multi-disciplinary workshops and an online survey. It generated over 120 submissions from 123 individuals and organisations, some of which contained extremely detailed and constructive recommendations. This material was analysed to inform the selection of objectives and actions in the policy.
Consultation Report for the National Policy on Architecture
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Draft Review Report for the Consultation on the National Policy on Architecture
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Discussion document seeking public submissions on a proposed National Policy on Architecture.
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- Communication from the European Commission on the New European Bauhaus
- Council Conclusions on culture, high-quality architecture and built environment as key elements of the New European Bauhaus initiative
- Towards a shared culture of architecture – investing in a high-quality living environment for everyone