Dublin Docklands Development Authority Information

The Dublin Docklands Development Authority was created by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority Act, 1997 to lead a major project of physical, social and economic regeneration in the East side of Dublin. Mission Statement We will develop the Dublin Docklands into a world-class city quarter paragon of sustainable inner city regeneration - one in which the whole community enjoys the highest standards of access to education, employment, housing and social amenity and which delivers a major contribution to the social and economic prosperity of Dublin and the whole of Ireland. Key Statistics • Project launched 1997 • Development Area - 520 ha (1300 acres) • To date, Dublin Docklands has attracted over €3.35 billion of public and private investment. • 92.9 acres (37.2 ha) under S25 Planning Schemes • 15 year development period (1997-2012) • Creation of 40,000 new jobs • 11,000 new homes of which 2,200 (20%) are social and affordable • Population growth from 17,500 (1997) to 22,000 (2008) • Total development commenced in 1st 5 years 380,000 m2