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24th November 2022
03:52pm GMT

"Dún Laoghaire is delighted to be awarded best large town / small city by the Academy. "The judges were particularly impressed with the energy in the town, the political and executive leadership, the inclusive nature of voluntary and business groups and the willingness to incorporate active travel, landmark buildings like the Lexicon and our natural environment into a vibrant town. "Nominees for awards included Inverness, Trieste, and Malaga, so this award for Dún Laoghaire is very significant for the whole community."Meanwhile, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Chief Executive Frank Curran added:
"Dún Laoghaire winning the Academy of Urbanism, Great Town award 2022 is recognition of what has been achieved by the Council working closely with local communities, businesses, and other partners. "The Academy’s assessment referenced the creation of lively urban spaces that people value and use and the flourishing shopping street with a broad range of retail and services. I am delighted Dún Laoghaire received this award."In regards to other winners at the awards, Trieste in Italy was named the European city of the year, while Govanhill in Glasgow, Scotland was crowned Europe's great neighbourhood. https://twitter.com/theAoU/status/1595487861281017856?s=20&t=7y_7ZrJ93B02S_GDmpdN5Q This article originally appeared on Joe.ie. Header image via Shutterstock READ ON: Dublin's first ever Afro-inspired Christmas market is coming to the EPIC