KCC Wants To Retain Changes To Naas' Poplar Square.

Saturday, 17 July 2021 09:40

It is described as a "tactical urbanism covid-19 response project"

Kildare County Council wants to retain changes to a Naas square for the duration of the pandemic.

Parking spaces were removed from Poplar Square, and socially distanced seating installed.

It is characterised as a "tactical urbanism covid-19 response project"

KCC, responding to Social Democrats Cllr., Bill Clear, says the scheme "will inform the future design outcomes for its use as a permanent public space for the town."

It says that, subject to funding, it may install umbrellas on the square's picnic tables, to enable use during winter months.

Beautiful Morning and great view from.the 3rdfloor here @LawlorsNaas #naas #keepdiscovering pic.twitter.com/3FpwJkCkWL
— Lawlors of Naas (@LawlorsNaas) June 18, 2021

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