MAPS

Military Assets as Public Spaces

Redefining the function, social role and accessibility of former military heritage, to promote development, sustainability and inclusiveness.

In the realm of the URBACT III programme for Action Planning Networks, the Military Assets as Public Spaces or 'MAPS' European project aims to enhance former military heritage as key elements for sustainable urban strategies, combining both functional and social aspects. The involvement of fellow cities presenting a similar architectural heritage and comparable territorial characteristics is meant to favour a mutual exchange of experiences, leading to the definition of best practices and replicable schedules which can be subsequently adapted to the needs and expectations of local communities, as expressed by stakeholders and interest groups. 

The main goal of MAPS is to reverse perspectives, highlighting the potentialities of this heritage, albeit discussing all matters related to the plans for their future destination. 

The focus of the MAPS project in Longford is on Connolly Barracks and the Northern Quarter of Longford Town.

For more on this, read the Longford Integrated Action Plan 2018. This plan was produced for Connolly Barracks and the Northern Quarter of Longford Town, as part of the URBACT MAPS project.