South Dublin County Council, IE

South Dublin County Council, IE AWS Think Big Space stimulates STEM learning among community members

The Tallaght-based facility is the first of its kind in Europe and builds on South Dublin's relationship with AWS. Students and teachers visit AWS Think Big Space for free workshops on virtual reality and robotics. These sessions and monthly events allow participants to engage with technologies that will become more commonplace in the future. AWS Think Big Space also offers cloud computing courses and AWS certifications for adult learners.

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South Dublin County Council, IE promotes sustainable drainage systems with new guide

This 68-page online document supports compliance with the council's requirement for sustainable drainage in new developments. Readers learn how standard drainage systems contribute to local flooding and inefficient water treatment. Detailed checklists assist users as they implement sustainable drainage systems including ponds, permeable roads, and green roofs. Council officials included tips on how to meet design requirements, reuse water, and foster biodiversity with natural drainage.

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South Dublin County Council, IE improves crosswalk accessibility with Button by Neatbox pilot

The Button by Neatbox pilot aims for a touch-free and accessible pedestrian experience. The Roads Team installed app-controlled crosswalk controllers at intersections in Clondalkin and Tallaght. Pedestrians use the Button by Neatbox app to activate walk signals. The app can be set to automatically request signals based on device proximity. South Dublin County Council gathers anonymized app data to better calibrate intersections for pedestrian traffic.

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South Dublin County Council, IE improves connectivity for seniors with digital support pilot

The council selected residents of an area care home for the one-year pilot. Participants receive tablets with Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile data plans to stay connected to the world. County and national health teams provide digital training and ongoing support during the trial. Addressing the digital divide among an aging population is part of a countywide Digital Strategy for equitable Internet access.

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South Dublin County Council, IE produces low-emissions heat with Tallaght District Heating Network

Council officials created Ireland's first publicly owned energy company called Heatworks to facilitate the project. The network uses free excess heat from an Amazon Web Services facility along with heat pumps. Heatworks initially provides low-cost heating for 50,000 square meters of public and commercial space with expansion in the plans by 2024. Tallaght District Heating Network eliminates 1,500 tons per year in carbon emissions created by conventional heating methods.

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South Dublin County Council, IE trains customer care teams to assist residents with JAM Cards

JAM Card uses physical cards and an app to provide non-verbal communication methods for those with communication challenges. County offices and libraries now offer JAM Cards for improved service. Customer Care staffers indicate they are trained to use JAM Card by wearing buttons. The county became the first local government in Ireland to be fully trained in JAM Card use.

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South Dublin County Council, IE prepares residents of housing growth with MyDoorStep portal

The MyDoorStep portal examines development plans and community assets for the county's six regions. Portal users find homes for sale, pricing trends, and zoning for towns within each region. The council also created a MyDoorStep consultation center for in-person evaluations of housing markets. South Dublin County Council established these tools as part of its effort to add 40,000 new homes.

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