Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan

The Local Economic and Community Plan 2024-2029 is a framework designed to balance growth with sustainability in Dublin. Read below to explore the six-year framework, the two-year implementation plan, and the high-level goals for the city.

Dublin’s new Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) is a vision for a future-ready Dublin that balances growth with sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience. It applies to 2024-2029 and covers many areas including health, wellbeing, inclusion, climate action, economic growth, and education.

This plan provides a comprehensive approach to tackling complex challenges while creating a city where all residents can thrive. Collaboration and partnership are at the core of the plan’s success, which brings together diverse perspectives and expertise from a wide range of participants.

How Was the Plan Developed?

The plan was developed by:

Dublin City Council
The Local Community Development Committees
The Economic Development
The Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee (SPC)

It is informed by research and evidence. The following groups were included in the process through interviews, workshops, surveys and written statements:

government agencies
the public
elected representatives
community groups
education and training providers
the private sector

What Is in the Plan?

The LECP has two parts:

1. The Six-Year Framework

It includes:

a vision for DCC for 2024-2029
key policies and strategies that influenced the plan’s development
a socio-economic profile of the City
an overview of the consultation process and summary of key findings
an analysis of the City’s strengths, challenges, opportunities and threats
six high-level goals
18 corresponding sustainable objectives
desired outcomes to be achieved by 2029

2. A Two-Year Implementation Plan

The implementation plan is flexible and will be revised every 2 years. It includes:

53 actions and associated KPIs to achieve goals and sustainable objectives
suggested owners
a high-level detail of the monitoring and evaluation approach

What Are the Goals of the Plan?

The LECP’s high-level goals include:

Respond to the climate and biodiversity crises supporting targeted initiatives to reduce emissions, encourage renewable energy and restore the City’s biodiversity.
Develop liveable and vibrant neighbourhoods and places with access to a diverse range of affordable, energy efficient and accessible accommodation types.
Enhance health and wellbeing, addressing health inequalities, including social, mental and physical, throughout all of the City’s communities.
Foster and nourish the City’s communities to become more sustainable, thriving, safe, caring, welcoming, and inclusive.
Strengthen and support Dublin’s thriving economy & enterprises through innovation, life-long learning and sustainable job creation.
Champion and protect the City’s rich heritage, support cultural spaces and promote Dublin’s global reputation as a centre for arts and cultural excellence.