Active Projects
Concrete initiatives to improve Coolock Village — from reclaiming Main Street for people, to building EV infrastructure, to securing community funding. Each project has a clear goal, a timeline, and a way for you to contribute.
Traffic & Parking
A proposed one-way system trial on Main Street to reduce congestion, increase parking capacity with angled bays, and create safer pedestrian crossings. Progressing via Section 38 trial process.
- •One-way flow to reduce through-traffic
- •Angled parking to increase bay count
- •Raised crossings for pedestrian safety
EV Charging
On-street AC charging for residents without driveways, plus a rapid hub to serve passing traffic. Designed around the principle: "if you can park, you can charge."
- •8 on-street AC chargers planned
- •1 rapid charging hub nearby
- •Aligned with national EV strategy
Grants & Funding
DCC Community Grant Scheme 2026 — applications closed. Dublin Crowdfund and SEAI grants remain available year-round.
Village Economy
Tackling empty shops on Main Street through a Façade Improvement Scheme and a Village Pop-Up Programme — making it easier for entrepreneurs to test ideas in affordable, short-term spaces.
Village DirectoryPowered by Community
From clean-up weekends to the Village Forum, residents and business owners are leading the conversation. The Coolock Village Forum is exploring community land trust and shared ownership models.
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