Building the Future of Irish Towns

Representatives from 31 Irish Local Authorities came together for a training session on how to better integrate the New European Bauhaus values of aesthetics, sustainability, and participation into THRIVE projects from the early stages of development.

 The THRIVE – Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme financially supports Irish local authorities in renovating heritage buildings in town centres through ERDF and National co-funding, that incorporate the values of the New European Bauhaus.

Hosted by European Urban Initiative (EUI), in partnership with the Southern Regional Assembly, the Northern & Western Regional Assembly and the European Commission, the hugely successful ‘Building the Future’ event in Limerick gave practical advice and shared tools to ensure projects are sustainable, beautiful and inclusive through participatory processes, multi-level engagement, and a transdisciplinary approach throughout the project timeline.

So far, 26 projects have received funding through THRIVE Strand 1 to develop integrated urban strategies and for project pipeline development. Also, 5 projects have received THRIVE Strand 2 funding for refurbishment, renovation and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings across Ireland.

Another THRIVE funding call will open in January 2025 which offers a significant opportunity for local authorities to access capital funding of up to €7 million for sustainable urban development projects.

THRIVE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027 and the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.

For more information on the ERDF THRIVE funding scheme please visit: https://www.nwra.ie/erdf/schemes/thrive/