The Great Dublin Survey is seeking to shape the capital’s future for 2050

MORE than 5,000 Dubliners so far have taken part in a survey about what they’d like to see happen in the city between now and the year 2050.

The views have been shared in The Great Dublin Survey, an online poll being carried out by Dublin Chamber.

The poll sets out a number of thought-provoking questions that aim to capture the ideas, hopes, and aspirations of people who live in the capital.

The Great Dublin Survey – which can be found at www.greatdublinsurvey.ie – is part of Dublin Chamber’s Dublin 2050 initiative, which is exploring the need for better long-term planning in the Dublin region.

The survey asks Dubs to think ahead to the year 2050 and consider where they want to live in the city, how they’d like to get around and the social amenities they’d like to see in their local communities.

It also seeks opinions on how prepared we are for technology to play an increasing role in daily life as well as the institutions and people Dubliners expect will have a strong influence on their life.

“We’re delighted with the response so far and people are really engaging with the idea of being able to play a role in shaping the future of their city,” said Dublin Chamber CEO, Mary Rose Burke.

“Unsurprisingly, many answers relate to the need for better public transport and a properly functioning housing market.

“We’re also getting some really interesting feedback on how the city centre needs to evolve, with more pedestrianised streets, rooftop gardens and more places to relax.

“We’re also receiving some more ‘out there’ suggestions that we look forward to sharing when we publish the full results in the autumn.”

In the Great Dublin Survey, Dubliners are also being asked to put forward the qualities of other cities that should be replicated in Dublin.

Suggestions so far include the cleanliness of Luxembourg, London’s public transport network, Copenhagen’s cycling infrastructure and green focus, Hong Kong’s safety and Zurich’s family friendliness.

The Great Dublin Survey is open to people of all ages and will remain live until the end of June.

The Chamber will publish the findings of the survey later this year.

 The findings will then be fed back by to decision makers and used to influence the Chamber’s policy work, as it sets out to ensure that Dublin becomes a better place to work, live and visit for both current and future generations.

“We are giving Dubliners the opportunity to have their say on what they want and need their city to be like in the future,” Burke continued.

“When it comes to quality of life, Dublin currently sits outside the top 30 cities in the world.

“By listening to the ideas of the people, we want to see Dublin rise up those rankings and challenge the world’s best cities for the standard of living that they offer.

“Whether you’re 13 or 73 years old, we want to hear from you.

“This is your opportunity to shape the future of your city. Dublin is currently a good city to live in.

“We want to ensure that in the future it is a great city.”