13.2.2 Collaboration and Engagement Mechanisms

The City Council will actively undertake a leadership role to progress and secure the Development Plan objectives to achieve the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. However, as Dublin City Council cannot solely realise its vision in progressing towards a resilient, low-carbon city, ultimately transitioning to a post-carbon economy, that offers a high quality of life for its citizens, the successful outcome of a significant number of the objectives of the Plan will necessitate on-going collaboration and a sense of goodwill across a range of agencies and stakeholders.

In providing a leadership role to achieve collective support and the successful implementation of the plan, the City Council will foster this collaborative approach with citizens, stakeholders, sectoral interests, city partners and adjoining authorities. In addition, the various collaborations may remain fluid in order to take account of the changing context for the delivery of essential infrastructure, such as Irish Water which has, since January 1st 2014, been responsible for the all public water services infrastructure (water supply and wastewater).

The skills, awareness and competencies of the city’s residents and users, in addition to agencies and stakeholders at city, city region and national level, are critical to building and maintaining the city’s momentum on achieving sustainability. The City Council, through collaboration with communities and networks, such as the Public Participation Network, the Dublin City Local Community Development Committee, and Comhairle na nÓg, will develop on-going engagement process for the Development Plan.

The City Council will, during the life of this Development Plan, use appropriate social media and the internet as appropriate to engage with the city’s stakeholders in order to develop online dialogue and debate, create networks and get critical feedback about the progress of the Plan.