The Digital Hub will be delivered on a phased basis up to 2012. Plans for The Digital Hub have been devised to reflect Enterprise Ireland's and IDA Ireland's aim of developing a world-leading digital media industry in Ireland and Dublin City Council's vision for the urban regeneration of the Liberties/Coombe area.
Planning Phase (2001)
a multi-level consultation process with key stakeholders and partners in the project
property feasibility and urban framework planning
City Council approval of a variation to the Dublin City Development Plan to provide for core development of The Digital Hub
an assessment of the opportunities and risks for the project
the formation of the development strategy for The Digital Hub, based on the above
Preparation Phase (2002 - 2003)
advance telecommunications infrastructure in place.
Initial accommodation for enterprise and learning.
developer competition underway.
Learning and Education initiatives underway.
cluster beginning to form.
Phase I - (2004 - 2005)
Seed enterprise cluster formed with 50 companies and over 400 employees
Mix of indigenous and foreign enterprise across digital media value chain
Private sector development contracts awarded
Establish social, community and learning projects
Phase II - (2006 - 2011)
Enterprise and research cluster growth.
Major private sector development of campus facilities.
Growth in the direct interactions with the social, community and learning projects
Phase III - (2012)
Vibrant cluster of Digital media Enterprise established with around 3000 employed
Urban regeneration evident
Impact of community and learning programmes evident
