Architects call on State to introduce 3D planning system

Architects have called on the State to introduce a 3D planning system for Irish cities as part its pre-budget submission to the Government. The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), which is the regulatory body for architects in Ireland, said the Irish planning system is still based on 2D plans that can be “difficult for the public to understand or to engage with”. It also said the system prevents “the level of engagement needed in the context of developing a long-term vision for urban centres”. In its submission, the RIAI laid out 11 targeted actions to enable the delivery of more affordable housing, introduce plan-led development of our towns and cities, and create more sustainable and climate-friendly communities across all of Ireland. Read the full story here.