"The sweeping changes include extensive greening and seating, two major water features, and a large paved events space in front of Trinity College. Early sketches for the space were revealed in June last year, but Dublin City Council (DCC) have refined them on foot of two rounds of public consultation and more than 2,800 written submissions. Extensive seating and a play space are also part of the project, with the council promising "an environment that encourages people to stop, relax and connect with the city around them.""
"The entire space between Trinity College and the junction of South Great George's Street/Dame Street is to become pedestrianised under the plans, with emergency vehicle access via the western end of the plaza. A new cycle route will run along the southern edge of Dame Street, before crossing north at the Bank of Ireland building and following a similar line to the existing cycle lane. Pedestrian crossing points for the cycle corridor will be dotted throughout the plaza."
The scheme will pedestrianise the area between Trinity College and the junction of South Great George's Street and Dame Street, retaining emergency vehicle access at the west. The plan introduces two major water features, a large paved events space in front of Trinity College, extensive seating, and a dedicated play area. A new cycle route runs along the southern edge of Dame Street and crosses north at the Bank of Ireland building, with pedestrian crossings across the plaza. A patchwork of green spaces will include 75 new trees, lawns and extensive planting. Sustainable drainage uses rain gardens and underground water storage. Public toilets are not included.
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