This grant will support the rejuvenation of a local park, expand a campaign to develop the North towpath of the Grand Canal, and progress the development of local greening initiatives in and around local authority housing sites in Inchicore and Rialto. Local people living in Dublin 8 have identified the lack of green spaces including the low density of trees in the area, the lack of plans for future greening and the impact of the higher density built environment on the health and wellbeing of local residents.
This grant will provide access to a mix of technical and artistic expertise and horticultural materials that will support greening initiatives that can improve the wellbeing and quality of life for local people, raise awareness of the value of public green spaces and how the development of a local socially just greening strategy can make a significant contribution to addressing climate action. We aim to work directly with around 120 local people and then through public events to connect with the wider local community of around 500-600 people.
