Construction is due to begin on homes at the former O'Devaney Gardens site this month.
Dublin City Council has confirmed the project, including over 1,000 social, affordable and private homes, will be delivered in 4 phases.
This project also includes two parks, dedicated community and cultural spaces, shops, a cafe and a creche.
Phase 1 - to start this month - will include 379 homes, one park, a creche and retail units at the northern end of the site - near Ashford Street.
The project was signed off on by Councillors back in 2019.
That was followed by years of rows over the site with some reps repeatedly complaining about delays.
Dublin City Council hasn't said when it expects phase one to finish - but has committed to working with local residents around this new community.
Community Spirit
A statement from DCC and the developer says: "The development will be delivered in four phases and will encompass two new parks, dedicated cultural and community spaces, shops, a café and a crèche. The development has been designed to foster community spirit, enhance resident wellness, and provide a sustainable lifestyle. This will support the development of a sustainable, enterprising community that stimulates a thriving local economy, and meets the needs of future residents.
"The project will be one of Europe’s most sustainable developments. A key feature of the development is that the land usage will be optimised for living not driving. Located immediately adjacent to key national transport infrastructure, and less than 3km from O’Connell Street, O’Devaney Gardens will be a much greener and socially integrated place to live.
"Residents will have access to a Car Sharing Club providing hybrid and electric vehicles to help residents travel in a more eco-friendly and sustainable fashion.
"Phase 1 of the development will see the delivery of 379 A-rated social, affordable, and private homes, a park, crèche, and retail units, in the northern area of the site, adjacent to Thor Place and Ashford Street."
Confirmed: Works will begin on site in #ODevaneyGardens next week. First 380 public, affordable & private homes will be delivered in initial phase of construction. #stoneybatter #Dublin7 #NorthInnerCity pic.twitter.com/tiatvsmIR1
— Cllr. Ray McAdam (@RayMcAdam) February 10, 2023
Colín O’Reilly, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Council, says: "As we know, the delivery of Housing has become an issue of national importance and getting projects to site and maintaining momentum is key to managing the ongoing Housing situation. These 1,044 A-rated social, affordable, and private homes, as part of what will be one of Europe’s most sustainable residential developments, will play a key role in Dublin City Council meeting Housing For All targets."
