15.1.1.6 SDRA 6 Docklands (SDZ and Wider Docklands Area)

The designation of the Docklands, including the Docklands SDZ, as a strategic development and regeneration area (SDRA) provides for the continued physical and social regeneration of this part of the city, consolidating the area as a vibrant economic, cultural and amenity quarter of the city, whilst also nurturing sustainable neighbourhoods and communities.

Social sustainability is a key strand of the development plan core strategy and is central to the regeneration strategy for the Docklands area. Fostering community integration between existing and emerging communities is also a key aspect to social sustainability in Docklands. The designation of the Docklands, including the Docklands SDZ, as a strategic development and regeneration area (SDRA) provides for the continued physical and social regeneration of this part of the city, consolidating the area as a vibrant economic, cultural and amenity quarter of the city, whilst also nurturing sustainable neighbourhoods and communities.

Social sustainability is a key strand of the development plan core strategy and is central to the regeneration strategy for the Docklands area. Fostering community integration between existing and emerging communities is also a key aspect to social sustainability in Docklands.

These guiding principles relate to the Dublin Docklands area as defined by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority Act, 1997, which extends to circa 520 hectares and consists of both established communities and new areas that have been subsequently developed with emerging employment and residential neighbourhoods. This section on the Docklands is set out in three parts: ­ 

  • Docklands area ­
  • Strategic development zone (SDZ) ­
  • Poolbeg West
15.1.1.6 Fig.24