The public is invited to share their feedback, or find out more in person, at a drop-in event at Naas Library, on Wednesday 26 February, between 2pm and 8pm.
A public consultation on the Naas Canal Quarter Masterplan has been launched.
The goal, according to Kildare County Council, is to transform the underused Canal Quarter into a "vibrant, lively, and mixed-use place" that makes provision for the entire community, including young people and children.
The public is invited to share their feedback, or find out more in person, at a drop-in event at Naas Library, on Wednesday 26 February, between 2pm and 8pm.
“This is an exciting time for Naas,” said Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive, Kildare County Council. “With masterplans for the Naas North-West Quadrant, the Town Centre, and now the Canal Quarter, we have a unique opportunity to create vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect the aspirations of our community. We want to hear your ideas to help refine and shape the vision for the Canal Quarter”.
The Naas Canal Quarter is envisioned as a vibrant hub, combining community, heritage, and tourism.
Key development areas include:
The Harbour Area:
Envisioned as a leisure and civic hub, featuring new buildings with ground-floor hospitality and local services, residential spaces above and areas for community gatherings.
Ecological Park:
A preserved green space on the island site, offering natural habitats, a children’s play area, and a proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting it to the harbour.
Abbey Street:
A re-imagined creative and cultural hub, enhancing existing cultural activities and redeveloping key sites to transform it into a vibrant, dynamic destination.
The proposals include a mix of short-term, low-cost initiatives, such as temporary uses for vacant sites and smaller scale public realm enhancements, as well as long-term projects like redeveloping sites and infrastructure improvements.
To get involved, locals can visit https://naas.consultation.ai/ to share views online or attend the drop-in event at Naas Library.
The consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 7 March 2025.
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