Let's introduce you to the team
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Arup
For over 75 years, Arup has been recognised for its vision, talent and tenacity.
Who We Are
Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 18,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world. Our Values and Purpose Arup’s primary goal is to develop a truly sustainable built environment. This means that in all our work, we aim to identify a balance between the needs of a growing world population and the finite capacity and health of our planet.
Our Commitments
As a global sustainable development consultancy, our work is focused on producing safe, inclusive and resilient communities, infrastructure and cities. We recognise that sustainable development encompasses many different factors. So, our work also prioritises environmental regeneration, biodiversity,
conservation of resources, stable economic growth and social value.
A History of Excellence
For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most ambitious and challenging design and engineering. We choose work where we can
make a positive difference.
Donegal County Council
Donegal County Council is one of Irelands local government authorities and is responsible for local government in County Donegal, Ireland. It delivers a diverse range of public services including: community development and planning services, roads and transportation, economic development and emergency services, housing, corporate & cultural services, water and environment. The Council has 37 elected Members (or Councillors) and the current Cathaoirleach is Cllr. Liam Blaney. The Chief Executive is Mr. John G. McLaughlin.
The Regeneration & Development Team
Operating within the Planning Services Division of the Council, the Regeneration & Development was established by the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council in January 2019. The Team is a multi-disciplinary resource led by Planning Officers and consisting of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Technicians & Administration. The purpose of the Team is to attract investments from the range of funding programmes available to develop high quality Urban and Rural settlements which contribute to Regeneration, Compact Growth and Economic Development.
Our Key Goals are:
- To implement transformational placemaking
- To improve environmental condition and accessibility, creating public
- To create desirable places to live, work, rest and play
- To create safe, inclusive and welcoming town and village environments
- To support growth and diversification in the tourism and economic development sectors creating new employment opportunities
- To reduce vacancy and dereliction through the re-use, restoration and adaptation of existing building stock
- To enable, engage and empower local communities to lead in the regeneration and renewal of their towns and villages
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Creeslough Community Association (CCA)
Creeslough Community Association (CCA) is a voluntary association. Its goal is to promote the local community and the people, organisations and business within the locality. With a focus on village regeneration, it facilitates investment from a number of organisations into community programmes across the village and its environs. CCA has a decade of experience enabling successful partnerships between businesses and communities.
Commonplace
Commonplace connects you to the people who create the places where you live, work and play. A platform to speak and be heard by developers, councils, and public bodies to initiate better decisions and places for all.