Re: Re: O’ Connell Street

It is true that the kiosks will not be providing any unique services to O’Connell St and it is equally true that they will take up a considerable amount of space. I am however of the opinion that they will add to the ambience of the Street by complimenting the paving scheme and tree planting, they will also provide outdoor cafes which have worked very well else where. I definitely like the idea of sitting out on a fine day on the Street having a coffee whilst taking time out. In comparison to the bicycle stands and accompanying motorbikes strewn all over the median they should produce a relatively ordered environment. Although the translation of the renderings to reality will have to be good if they are to be appropriate to their surroundings and very strict rules will need to be imposed on consent for any items to be placed outside the actual kiosks. The exclusion zones around the kiosks on Grattan bridge have left very little space for pedestrians using the bridge.