An independent think tank on a mission to connect Ireland to proven policy solutions from around the world.
To solve Ireland’s most pressing problems, we must get better at building: homes, neighbourhoods, infrastructure, institutions and companies.
Most homes in European cities have been added through gradual infill. Current policy makes infill difficult, leaving cities frozen in the 20th century. Street Plan Development Zones could let towns and cities adapt to our changing needs.
A small change to planning rules could unlock a large number of new homes in the places they’re most needed, and help homeowners cover their bills.
Ireland’s great challenge is to build infrastructure. It should do what has worked before, in this country and across Europe. It should give TII the autonomy it needs to deliver.
Elite research agencies have implemented metascience to maximise innovation ROI. Taighde Éireann-Research Ireland’s (TERI’s) incorporation presents an opportunity to do the same.
Deliberately importing ideas has taken Ireland a long way. It should keep going.
