Declan Redmond – författare

This book, the first comprehensive, accessible review of housing in Ireland for many years, introduces key housing developments and also reports on the findings of the latest research on the transformation of the sector in the past decade. Topics include:-the impact of the house price boom on wealth and affordability-the urban renewal schemes and private rented housing-the management of social housing-the accommodation of Travellers and homeless people-rural housing policy and politics.During the past decade, Ireland’s economic growth has attracted international attention. This book analyses the consequences of that growth on housing and serves as a primer to other countries on the complexities of delivering sustainable housing solutions in the face of economic success.As such, this book will be of interest to students, practitioners and policy-makers involved in the housing field worldwide and to anyone who wishes to learn more about the causes and effects of Ireland’s recent housing boom.

Urban heritage and contested planning: Making use of Ireland’s built past delves into the evolving role of heritage preservation within urban planning, focusing on Ireland's complex urban landscape since independence. Once marginal, heritage conservation is now seen as essential to urban identity, community well-being, and sustainable growth. Yet, this conservation practice grapples with unresolved questions: What heritage should be preserved, why and how, and who gets to decide? This book critically examines these challenges, exploring how Ireland’s postcolonial legacy shapes debates around expert and public narratives, colonial-era architecture, and the use of heritage within property-led regeneration in neoliberal contexts. Advocating for more democratic, inclusive frameworks, this book explores the intricate intersections of tangible and intangible heritage in fostering vibrant, culturally resonant urban landscapes. Urban heritage and contested planning is an essential text for scholars, policymakers, and advocates invested in sustainable, community-driven approaches to urban conservation.