Latest news

Have you heard about AI? What about Generative AI? Do you know what’s the difference? If you want to find out more and get to know more about different AI tools join us for the AI Awareness Community Workshop on the 16th of May from 5pm to 6.30pm in Pearse Street Library. You can sign up here or by emailing Karolina at karolina@smartdocklands.ie.

Do you have an idea how to make your part of Dublin a better place? The ‘Crowdfund Dublin City’ Initiative is live again! The programme enables local residents to access funding for community-led initiatives. Dublin City Council is keen to hear from Dublin residents who have an innovative idea to improve their local area. Click here for more info and to share your ideas by the 17th May.

We are happy to share the report from our Community Survey, which ran from the end of November 2023 to January 2024 here, and collected feedback from 300 participants. It aimed to understand what’s most important to our community, helping us shape the future of the Docklands. The demographic of respondents showcased a wide age range and reflected a mix of professional, residential, and transient interactions among the respondents. You can find the whole report here.

In gauging the community's priorities, the data reveals a strong emphasis on the 🌳 Environment, with 33% considering it the most important theme. The well-being of 👨‍👧 People closely follows, with 26% highlighting its significance. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Living conditions rank at 19%, indicating a notable consideration for the community's day-to-day experience.  🚴🏿‍♀️ Mobility is identified as most important by 17%, reflecting the importance placed on accessible and efficient transportation. 

Popular smart technologies like the 🌉 Samuel Beckett Bridge lights and 🚲 Dublin Bikes highlight your appreciation for tech solutions that enhance city life. You’d like to see more innovations like 💨 air quality monitoring, 📹 CCTV for safety, and 🎧 noise monitoring. There are also some insights about the Docklands as a place to live in, work in and visit and you tend to highlight Docklands’ walkability, community and accessibility among others.

The survey findings will also be used as the basis for an upcoming Call for Pilots where Dublin City Council through its Smart City programme will fund a number of innovative solutions that can address the identified challenges. Based on the feedback we will look for pilots in the four key areas: 🌳 Environmental monitoring, 🌿 Urban greening/Biodiversity, 🏫 Community development and 🚸 Antisocial behaviour/Safety. If you have any questions or comments please contact Karolina at karolina@smartdocklands.ie.

There are only a few more days left to take part in our community survey. If you still haven't, it's time you tell us what you like about the Docklands, what are the challenges you're facing and what are your top priorities for the area!

We would appreciate it if you could share the survey with your family, friends, colleagues and community members. Let them shape Docklands’ future with you and us!

We would like to get your feedback on your experience in the Docklands area. What do you like about the area and what are the issues or challenges you face? We are inviting everyone connected with Dublin’s Docklands to take part in a short survey or comment on an interactive map.