Fáilte go Gaillimh 2040 – Fís gan Teorainn

What is the purpose of this initiative?

Welcome to the Galway 2040 initiative website, dedicated to articulating a vision for Galway in 2040. This initiative is for and by the citizens of Galway, city and county. We are asking how we would like our city, county and region to be
 in a generation from now. The idea is to create debate, discussion and argument about the possibilities for the future and document the outcome in a vision and plan.

Why 2040?

The choice of a thirty year horizon is deliberate. It is intended to create the space to think freely, without barriers. Think of what might be possible, what is most desirable. What do you want to preserve about Galway? What are the things you want changed? What needs to be created, invented? Think, not of the obstacles, but of the possibilities.

Who’s involved?

All are welcome to participate. We are currently organised as follows: Steering Team and Pillar Teams.

The Steering Team acts as an overall coordinating team. The Pillar teams, made up of a Cathaoirleach and members, are the core teams that explore and develope the vision and objectives and plans for each major domain or subject area which we call pillars. They are responsible for engaging with the community generally, gathering inputs, analysis and synthesis, and for postulating potential outcomes. This is typically done via forums and symposiums (fora & symposia if you like!), presentations and papers, media discussion and so on.

How can you be involved?

It’s simple really. Over the course of the year you can attend one of our symposiums where you can hear some of the proposals being put forward and also meet the people presenting them. You can engage online by contributing ideas or commenting on the community forum. You can “like” us on Facebook so you are always up-to-date on the latest happenings and you can share this site with your friends and encourage them to partake too.

Galway 2040 1st Public Symposium Nov 2010 – [PDF]