“One particular facet of living in Dublin city centre that I’ve always found hard to stomach is the persistence of abandoned buildings, which could benefit their surrounding areas.”
One particular facet of living in Dublin city centre that I’ve always found hard to stomach is the persistence of abandoned buildings, which could benefit their surrounding areas.
These spaces have effectively been “crossed out” of existence. The issue, driven by greed, legislative inefficiency and bureaucratic failure, has led, in the worst cases, to the utter deterioration of historic landmarks, such as the Iveagh Markets and the Royal City of Dublin Hospital. Despite sporadic positive efforts like the proposed Fruit and Vegetable Market refurbishment, the problem remains, revealing a skewed balance between community welfare and private interests.
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The site "is in the direct eye line of the [Dublin City Council] chief executive’s office”, says Green Party Councillor Janet Horner.
"Stephen’s Green, overlooked by the shopping centre, is an iconic symbol of summer in Dublin to me."
"June is deeply associated with Áine, the Irish goddess of summer, fertility, love, and sovereignty, whose presence is especially felt around the midsummer season."
It has planning permission for 113 apartments, and community facilities.
