Work is to begin this month on a new development at the former O'Devaney Gardens site in Dublin.
Dublin City Council and developer Bartra said the project will be delivered in four phases.
It will include a mix of social, affordable and private homes as well as two new parks, dedicated cultural and community spaces, shops, a café and a crèche.
"These 1,044 A-rated social, affordable, and private homes, as part of what will be one of Europe’s most sustainable residential developments, will play a key role in Dublin City Council meeting Housing For All targets," said Colín O’Reilly, Assistant Chief Executive at Dublin City Council.
Phase one of the project will include 379 A-rated social, affordable and private homes, a park, the crèche and retail units in the northern area of the site, next to to Thor Place and Ashford Street.
Part of its green credentials will be that land usage will be optimised for living not driving.
Residents will have access to a car sharing club providing hybrid and electric vehicles to help them travel in a more eco-friendly and sustainable fashion.
"At Bartra we are delighted to partner with Dublin City Council to deliver 1,044 badly needed, A-rated homes at the former O’Devaney Gardens site," said Mike Flannery, chief executive of Bartra.
"The site is ideally located with a vast array of amenities from the Phoenix Park to the City centre, all within a 15-minute walk or cycle."
