Call for public votes as ‘Enhancing Ennistymon’ shortlisted for the RIAI Public Choice Award

MEMBERS of the public are being called on to help the ‘Enhancing Ennistymon’ plan win the RIAI Public Choice Award, writes Elaine Tubridy.

Ennistymon Town Team, Clare County Council and a Design Team led by Helena

McElmeel Architects prepared a strategy for the enhancement of Ennistymon town centre, with support from Clare Local Development Company.

‘Enhancing Ennistymon’ comprises of three strands – enhancement of streetscape and public realm in the town centre, a feasibility study in respect of future use of a vacant and derelict building, and thirdly, identification of opportunity sites in the town.

It focuses on key areas and themes identified throughout surveys, site visits and most importantly engagement with the community, businesses, and residents. The One Planet Living framework by Bioregional was adopted by the Design Team to enhance the sustainability and biodiversity outcomes from the Strategy.

Welcoming the announcement, Cllr. Shane Talty, Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District, Clare County Council, said: “I was delighted to learn that the Ennistymon Enhancement Plan has been shortlisted for the RIAI Public Choice Award. I would like to commend Helena McElmeel Architects, Ennistymon Town Team, and the Planning team at Clare County Council for collaborating on this project and for delivering it to such a high standard.”

The RIAI Architecture Awards are a national awards scheme that recognises excellence in Irish Architecture. The RIAI Public Choice Award is a unique opportunity for members of the public to choose their favourite project from a shortlist of works designed by Irish Architects.

Visit https://www.riai.ie/public-choiceaward-poll/ to cast your vote. Voting closes on June 20.