Supporter Spotlight
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam: "College Green has always been at the centre of our city’s historic, social, cultural and civic life. Through ‘Grow College Green’, we want to create a space that is welcoming to everyone – families, students, workers, visitors and local communities. The project is more than just redesigning a space, it's about creating an environment which reflects Dublin’s identity, values and ambition for the future. Today’s event allows the public to experience the potential of the project, and I am delighted to celebrate this new chapter in our city’s rich history.”
Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council: “’Grow College Green’ is a once in a generation opportunity for Dublin. This project will deliver a world-class, pedestrian-priority public space at the historic heart of the city. This initiative addresses long-standing challenges such as traffic congestion, fragmented pedestrian movement, and limited public space, while creating a more sustainable, accessible, and vibrant urban environment. Today’s public event offers Dubliners a first glimpse of the project’s potential, from quiet zones and cultural experiences to sustainability initiatives. As the project develops, we remain committed to extensive public consultation, ensuring the space meets the needs of all who live, work and visit Dublin.”
Interim CEO of the National Transport Authority, Hugh Creegan: “The ‘Grow College Green’ project represents a major step forward in creating a more sustainable, accessible, and people-focused city centre. By reallocating available space in this way, College Green has the potential to become a more enjoyable environment for all, with pedestrians at the heart of it. We look forward to continuing to work with Dublin City Council on delivering this ambitious project for one of Dublin’s most recognisable destinations.”
Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin, Prof. Jane Stout: “As a key city centre stakeholder, Trinity College Dublin strongly supports the Grow College Green project and believes it would be transformative for the city. Trinity’s campus sits at the heart of College Green and with over 20k students and 3.5k staff on site daily, and over 1million visitors annually, we’re the biggest trip attraction in the city centre. So, reimagining this public space on our doorstep is vital to how our campus functions and is critically important to us.
The vision set out for a liveable, vibrant, connected, accessible, healthy, and climate-resilient city fully aligns with Trinity’s own strategic objectives. We are excited to see this plan progressing, and we look forward to continuing to work with the Grow College Green team and all other city stakeholders to realise that collective vision in the near future. It can’t happen soon enough!”
Brian Moran, Senior MD with Hines Ireland: “’Grow College Green’ ties in with Hines' wider vision for the Central Plaza complex, which has already brought new life and a thriving new modern office district right back to the heart of the city on the site of the former Central Bank. We support the aspiration of both Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority in seeking to generate a new civic space for Dubliners and one which will enhance the city centre experience for all.”