Republic of Ireland: data and models

This year we have been working with the Republic of Ireland on data and models to support the evaluation and monitoring of their towns. There were two parts to the project:
1. Investigation into the available data and applicability of the Understanding Scottish Places (USP) interdependency model
2. Delivery of an Understanding Irish Places (UIP) model based on the USP for 493 towns.

We are pleased to say that we have delivered this as reports and an interactive dataset. Delivering impact and value to our clients is the most important thing to the Didobi Swarm ethos so client feedback is key to ensure we do just that. To receive the feedback we have below is much appreciated and energises us for the next challenge. This ticks our box of ‘meaningful work with meaningful people’!

Working with Didobi Ltd has been an absolute pleasure. The quality of the research, the speed in which it was delivered, and the value in both output and financial terms has been outstanding. As Ireland embarks on its first concerted effort to deliver effective placemaking in action, Didobi’s analysis of data gaps in understanding Irish places, the consolidation of relevant available data, and development of an easily understood reporting tool has been instrumental in the effective delivery of Ireland’s ambitious Town Centre First initiative across all our villages, towns, and cities, which will see our 500+ villages/ towns and indeed cities becoming more vibrant, viable, and attractive places for people to live, work, invest in, and visit. Through Didobi Ltd’s research and work with the National Town Centre First Office in Ireland, local authorities in collaboration with communities across the country are now empowered to make evidenced based decisions to shape the future development of our villages, towns, and cities in a positive and outcome focused way through the whole of Government Town Centre First initiative. On a personal level, Matthew’s professionalism, skill, and experience have been key to the successful partnership between the National Town Centre First Office, Ireland and Didobi Ltd. His approach to understanding Irish places has been a game changer for the National Town Centre First Office. I highly recommend Didobi Ltd."
Mairead Hunt
National Co-Ordinator, Town Centre First Office, Local Government Management Agency
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