Our vision is to make spaces into places that are fair and fun for everyone
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Our vision is to make spaces into places that are fair and fun for everyone 〰️
A Playful City is a not-for-profit that works to create more playful, healthy and inclusive places by providing end-to-end consultation, placemaking and design services.
What we do
30+
Projects Delivered
1,000,000+
People impacted in Ireland & Internationally
Founded in 2017, A Playful City works in both the public and private sector to provide valuable insights to/from clients and end users to provide briefs and co-created solutions for our cities and towns with a wide range of people.
Our team's expertise is from varied disciplines including architecture, urban design, education, consultation, project management and law. These backgrounds ensure a wide understanding of what can make great places for people, whilst having the skill sets to co-create with groups.
8
City & County Councils Partners
15+
years of experience in playful placemaking
400 +
Communities engaged with
Our Clients
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Fingal County Council
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North East Inner City
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South Dublin County Council
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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
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Wexford County Council
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Cork County Council
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Laois County Council
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Hubspot Inc.
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Cunnane Stratton Reynolds
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University College Dublin
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Bank of Ireland
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Lego Foundation
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National College of Art and Design
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KLM
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Riverrock
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Irish Architecture Foundation
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Creative Ireland
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Ombudsman for Children
Our Collaborators
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Connect the Dots
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Sean Harrington Architects
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Felispeaks
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Luncheonette
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SOAR
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Stephen James Smith
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Steve Simpson
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Epoch
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Swan Youth Services
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Claire Prouvost
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Holly Pereira
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Eamon Hall Graphic Design
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Rachel Mulqueen Design
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Lego Foundation
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Change X
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National College of Art and Design
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KLM
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Riverrock
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URBACT
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Street Feast
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Neighbourhood Network
What We Stand For
Play
We believe in the power of play for adults and children alike - playfulness and creativity are at the core of all our projects.
Inclusive Co-Creation
Public spaces should be designed with and for the entire community.
Health and Well-being
Our work makes spaces and places healthier for people and the planet.
Our Projects
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Town Centre First Projects
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Love Our Laneways
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Playful Streets
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Portlaoise Active Travel Zone
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Hubspot Collaboration
