A new public realm improvement scheme in Dublin has officially been launched by the city's Lord Mayor, Emma Blain.

The Talbot Street scheme will include various initiatives brought forward by numerous departments within Dublin City Council, all with the shared aim of rejuvenating the area.

These initiatives include:

• An improvement to paths and road surfaces to help smooth the flow of traffic and make the area more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists 

• Upgrading of existing public street lighting to ensure better visibility and safety, especially at night

• The introduction of feature lighting on Talbot St bridge and Festoon Lighting in the area to give the street a more welcoming look and feel

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• New bespoke green spaces to soften the urban landscape and make the street more welcoming and environmentally friendly 

• The introduction of pop-up uses for vacant or underused buildings, which could include temporary shops and artistic spaces 

• Improvements to shopfronts and design elements to give the area a more cohesive and attractive visual identity.

Discussing the scheme, Catherine Brophy-Walsh, from the City Co-Ordination Office, said: "This project is a great example of how coming together as a team of various stakeholders and working as a group can help achieve our common goal.

"I think we can all agree that the various initiatives we have undertaken really have improved Talbot St and made it a more welcoming part of the city. I’m looking forward to seeing some of the ideas for the pop-up uses in some of the vacant or underused buildings in the area."

The improvements in Talbot Street and its surrounding areas are part of ongoing efforts to both protect and enhance this historic part of our city-centre.