PROXIMITIES New EU project for Southern Region

The PROXIMITIES project kicks off with the Southern Region of Ireland at the forefront, aiming to enhance liveability and sustainability in Europe’s peripheral urban areas.

The Southern Regional Assembly, together with partners from seven European countries, has successfully launched the ambitious interregional EU Project “PROXIMITIES — Promoting Accessible Services, Liveable Spaces, and Sustainable Connections in Peripheral Urban Territories.” This exciting collaboration aims to make peripheral urban areas across Europe more accessible, healthy, inclusive, and sustainable.

In the Southern Region of Ireland, the existing low-density, car-dependent suburbs suffer from poor access to services, public transport, and a limited range of housing options. As the population is expected to increase by 23% by 2040, Ireland’s National Planning Framework highlights a shift towards “compact growth.” The aim is for higher-density, high-quality development within existing urban areas to enhance quality of life, service accessibility, and efficient land and infrastructure use.

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