Placemaking & Engagement Services
A Playful City is a not for profit placemaking practice established in 2017. We offer bespoke placemaking and stakeholder engagement solutions for our clients.
Our vision is to transform spaces into places that are beautiful and meaningful to all those who live, work, visit and play there.
15 City & County Council Partners
5 European Union City Partners
30+ Projects Delivered
450+ communities engaged
15+ years of experience in placemaking
1,000,000+ People impacted in Ireland & Internationally
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A Playful City uses creative, community-led processes to reimagine public spaces as inclusive, playful, and people-focused. Through workshops, installations, and collaborative design, they engage diverse communities to shape their environment, amplify local voices and deliver imaginative placemaking interventions that foster connection, ownership and wellbeing.
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We turn vacant, derelict, or underused spaces into lively places. Through prototypes and temporary uses shaped by what locals want and need, we build energy, connection and momentum. These activations aren't just short-term—they lay the groundwork for a long-term vision, demonstrating the potential of these spaces and inspiring lasting transformation.
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We capture what local communities care about and turn it into clear, usable guidance — helping your design and planning teams create places that truly belong to the community.
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We support local councils to test new ideas through fun, low-risk pilot projects — from pop-up play streets to creative street closures that help communities reclaim their local streets as playful, people-friendly places. These pilots encourage outdoor play, social connection, and a stronger sense of place in neighbourhoods.
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Over the years we have learnt a lot about placemaking, public space, meaningful engagement - and the power of bringing them all together. As experts and thought leaders in this space, we have delivered, organised and taken part in talks, conferences and workshops nationally and internationally. We advocate for change, learn from our peers and hope to educate others.
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