What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
Analysis found that issues clustered in the city centre, around tram tracks, roundabouts, blocked cycle lanes, close passes, left-turns, and heavy vehicles.
Whatever temporary measures are put in place, nothing is ever going to do the job like a big solid concrete wall, says Maynooth University’s Peter Thorne.
They recite schemes that were promised, or piloted, but seem to have gone nowhere. A council spokesperson said similar initiatives still exist.
But they appear to lack the necessary power, and are likely moving too late. Manna hopes to start delivering toasties and tacos in the city “by late this summer”.
“Private interests are still in control of vast tracts of what should be publicly controlled land, publicly run in the interest of the people.”
“Before I get out of my car outside the house, I get the smell of sewage. When people call over, I have to warn them. It’s embarrassing.”
The pavement outside Stapolin Educate Together hasn’t yet been taken in charge by Fingal County Council.
“Your daughter going into the bushes to do a wee on a Saturday morning in the park is not ideal, at all.”
“We've gotten broken promises before from Dublin City Council, but this all feels different. We’ve never had this commitment before.”
The council met local residents Monday to talk about options. Previous ideas have included housing, sports facilities, and a Traveller resource centre.
Increase fines for the offence, and boost parking enforcement so people begin to fear getting caught, they say.
To keep attendance down, they’re avoiding advertising. To keep the budget under control, they’ve made some cuts.