We are thrilled to announce the official release of the Dublin 8 Health + Environment Dashboard, a groundbreaking project funded by the Irish Research Council. Developed by the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) and NCG, along with the Maynooth University department of Sociology, this open-source dashboard aims to collect, publish, and map access to health benefits and exposure to health risks in the Dublin 8 area.
This initiative allows citizens, policy-makers, and researchers to gain valuable insights into critical gaps within Dublin 8 and other neighborhoods, as we strive towards a more equitable and sustainable city. Through collaboration with Austin Campbell and the Robert Emmet CDP and South Inner City Community Development Association (SICCDA), along with a team of esteemed academic collaborators, including Mary P Corcoran, Kevin Credit, Chris Brunsdon, Lidia K.C. Manzo, and Damanpreet Kaur, this community-focused research project has achieved significant milestones.
The Dublin 8 Health + Environment Dashboard serves four primary objectives:
- Engage with the public to understand specific health and environment data needs.
- Collect and combine data on key metrics, including health services, green space, air quality, road noise, and heritage.
- Provide accessible and easy-to-use spatial data through an online platform.
- Inform local planning, decision-making, investment, and future research.
Through qualitative engagement with the community and quantitative analysis, the project has laid the groundwork for informed decision-making and investment in urban health and environment. By leveraging open data and community insights, the dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of health benefits and risks, empowering residents and stakeholders to advocate for positive change.
The Dublin 8 Health + Environment Dashboard represents a collaborative effort to address pressing issues facing our communities. We invite you to explore the dashboard at https://d8dash.maynoothuniversity.ie/, and join us in our commitment to creating healthier, more sustainable neighborhoods for all.
For futher informtion on the project you can contact Dr Kevin Credit at kevin.credit@mu.ie