Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan

Dublin’s new Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)  Aims to guide the sustainable economic and community development of Dublin City between 2024-2029, the new LECP covers a broad range of areas including health, wellbeing, inclusion, climate action, economic growth, and education. 

Prepared by Dublin City Council, the LCDC, and the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee (SPC), the LECP was informed by research and consultation with stakeholders including Government agencies, the public, elected representatives, community groups, education and training providers and the private sector. The plan is based on research and evidence, and was informed by a formal Consultation, interviews, workshops, surveys and written submissions. 

The LECP is a vision for a future-ready Dublin that balances growth with sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience. This new plan provides a comprehensive approach to tackling complex challenges while creating a city where all residents can thrive. Both collaboration and partnership are at the core of the plan’s success, which brings together the united effort and diverse perspectives and expertise from a wide range of participants.

The LECP is made up of two interconnected parts: a 6 year Framework (2024-2029) and a 2 year implementation plan.

The 6 year Framework 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, and an analysis of the City’s strengths, challenges, opportunities and threats. It further includes 6 high-level goals, 18 corresponding sustainable objectives, and desired outcomes to be achieved by 2029.

The 2 year Implementation Plan includes 53 actions and associated KPIs to achieve goals and sustainable objectives, suggested owners, a high-level detail of the monitoring and evaluation approach, and more. The approach to this Implementation Plan is set to be flexible and is to be revised every 2 years. 

LECP high-level goals include:

1. Respond to the climate and biodiversity crises supporting targeted initiatives to reduce emissions, encourage renewable energy and restore the City’s biodiversity.
2. Develop liveable and vibrant neighbourhoods and places with access to a diverse range of affordable, energy efficient and accessible accommodation types.
3. Enhance health and wellbeing, addressing health inequalities, including social, mental and physical, throughout all of the City’s communities.
4. Foster and nourish the City’s communities to become more sustainable, thriving, safe, caring, welcoming, and inclusive.
5. Strengthen and support Dublin’s thriving economy & enterprises through innovation, life-long learning and sustainable job creation.
6. 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.

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