Urbanism and Public Realm

All pages relating to urbanism and public realm.

An artist’s impression of Middle Street following the completion of these works.

Galway City Councillors give green light to ambitious Cross Street Rejuvenation Project

10 September 2026

Galway City Centre’s historic medieval core is to be transformed after Councillors unanimously approved a planning application for the Cross Street Rejuvenation Project. This ambitious multi-million euro project represents a rare opportunity to comprehensively upgrade one of the most vibrant parts of Galway City Centre, while preserving the distinctive character of the area.

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Councils invite Proposals for Economic Development of Former Galway Airport Site

30 April 2025

Galway City Council and Galway County Council are inviting Expressions of Interest in relation to the sale and future economic development of the former Galway Airport site in Carnmore. Spanning 118 acres, with frontage onto three roads, the site has capacity to accommodate a multiplicity of uses, subject to zoning and planning.

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Stakeholder Workshop – Cross Street Rejuvenation Project

13 January 2025

Galway City Council is inviting interested parties to participate in a non-statutory stakeholder workshop regarding the Cross Street Rejuvenation Project. The event takes place in The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane on Wednesday 15 January.

Cross Street Rejuvenation Project

Galway City Council, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and the Department of Housing’s Urban Regeneration Development Fund, are pleased to announce the commencement of the Cross Street Rejuvenation Project.