The aim of the Historic Area Rejuvenation Project (HARP) is to enhance the quality of life for residents, business and visitors around the Smithfield and Henry Street areas of Dublin.
This project was initiated in 1996 when Dublin City Council prepared a framework plan. This development also involved the local community, the City Enterprise Board, An Taisce and many other agencies.
For more about HARP, contact the Cabra Area Office at the address below.
Objectives of HARP
The objectives of this plan are:
- To encourage private development on derelict/vacant sites for residential and/or commercial uses.
- To ensure investment by promoting the area as an attractive and viable enterprise and residential location.
- To provide play facilities, upgrade open spaces and recreational facilities.
- To facilitate the provision of community facilities.
- To address the provision of training and education in the area.
- To promote and encourage the development of a tourism infrastructure.
- To promote the conservation of historic buildings.
- To upgrade the public areas and promote an urban space at Smithfield.
Achievements to Date
- A boardwalk has been built over the River Liffey (the Millennium Walkway)
- Henry Street has been completely repaved with new granite stones.
- 2 new bridges have been built over the River Liffey at Ormond Quay and Blackhall Place.
- New apartments and retail units have been built on the site of a former car park in Smithfield.
- A new playground has been installed at Kevin Barry House.
- New civic spaces have been created in Smithfield and Wolfe Tone Park.
- A new Community Centre has been built for the Markets Area Community Resource Organisation (MACRO).
- Marmion Court has been refurbished.
Projects Still Underway
- Redevelopment of the ILAC shopping centre.
- Refurbishment of Capel Street.