The new Dublin development plan tries to answer the city’s call

It’s a big ask, but the new Dublin City Development Plan aims to help the council generate the 7,000 new units per year needed to meet demands

City Quay in Dublin 1 has been earmarked for high-rise developments

The new Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 came into effect last month. It – as well as associated local area plans (LAPs), strategic development zones and master plans – offers developers guidance for drafting planning applications by addressing housing needs and meeting future employment requirements for the city.

Jim Keogan, assistant chief executive of the city council, ...