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If you don’t like the view of the flats then why did you buy your apartment there? Do you think the world revolves around you. Those communities were there long before you arrived and will probably be there long after you’ve moved on. If you buy anywhere in Dublin 1,2,3 and large parts of 4 chances are you will be living somewhere within a short walking distance of a local authority housing scheme. get over it or commute from somewhere more to your taste. And by the way I can’t think of a single thing in the docklands that’s world class. It’s blandness personified.
The exterior of the extension is now becoming visible, it appears to be the usual fake copper upper floors thing. It can be seen over the roof of the old part of the Shelbourne Hotel in St Stephen’s Green and looks out of place to be honest
@A-ha wrote:
What are the chances of them opening up? Gap and H&M would be fantastic, not so pushed about another Next but I really can’t believe Gap was even mentioned. When will we know for definate who’s going in there? And what about TK Maxx?
TK Maxx is expected to make a decision on a Cork location (and probably two) later this year. It won’t be in Blackpool though which was the initial favourite. They wouldn’t be able to pay the Academy St rent so unlikely to open there. Next are looking for a bigger store, hence the link. I hope it’s not them either. It basically depends on how much the others are willing to pay. Gap was mentioned along with the others by a very reliable source, they opened their first shop in Dublin recently and are looking for more outlets, preferably high street to the best of my knowledge.
@Spinal Tap wrote:
What Half Moon site ?
Is that the demolished site opposite the rear of the Opera House ?
I believe so
http://www.thepost.ie/post/pages/p/story.aspx-qqqt=COMMERCIAL-qqqs=property-qqqid=20000-qqqx=1.asp@A-ha wrote:
Talk about being a tease. I can’t wait until Monday. It can’t be long now until they name a few definate names, especailly if the centre is opening this year.
🙂 Gap, Next, H&M, Zara and several Arcadia brands are in talks for Academy Street. They’re planning on trying to get Habitat for the Half Moon site
@A-ha wrote:
I can only remember a few that were rumoured. Habitat, H&M, TK Maxx and if I recall, either John Lewis or House of Fraser. I can see H&M coming to Cork sometime but I wouldn’t put my money on it being Cornmarket Street. As for House of Fraser and John Lewis…. very doubtful.
I’ve heard a few rumours, will post them on Monday (can’t before then unfortunately). Nothing concrete but good leads
@browser wrote:
Regarding Castlemartyr, I was talking to a contractor on the job who told me it will be out of this world – they are going all out apparently, effectively building a 5+ Star resort. No idea of name but understand work is well under way – Early 2008 completion I’d guess.
Isn’t Fleming developing that?
This is a tactic used regularly by developers in Dublin, I expect the involvement of Pierce may be the reason the alterations are being used
@phatman wrote:
As far as I know it has been for 6 months, maybe more.
A lot of units look like they’re nearing completion
Given the asking price of the apartments – I’ve been given indications – they could certainly afford better materials.
That new block is an extension to Adelaide Square, I don’t like the grey balconies but otherwise it looks good.
By the way an application is up in the Dunnes Homestore window for a sizable extension (nearly 400 sq m if memory serves) of the shop into the office space behind. I wonder if they’re planning to put drapery in there. I hope they don’t move the homewares to the back as it’s a good shop and the window displays add to the street.
@Cathal Dunne wrote:
Lidl have off-licences? But their shops are tiny, how will they be able to fit in an off-licence into them? And if they can’t have that, can they still sell drink as that is off licence by another way? It puzzles me…:confused:
Both Aldi and Lidl sell drink, most of which is actually okay and very cheap. It’s like going into a large Centra or a Super Valu, most of them have off-licences within the shops too.
While i agree with your point about height, I find them completely bland and uninteresting. I’m also curious at this new trend of leaving cladding in between windows. Is there a reason for this. It also appears to be proposed for Arnotts. I think it looks absolutely terrible.
The offices and the brasserie Venu (in the basement) are accessed from the side area Graham as you presumed
@PVC King wrote:
The two obstacles to completion of the Street are the Fingal Office block
It’s owned by Joe O’Reilly and has been boarded up. I expect the Royal Dublin will also be boarded up leading to a scene of dereliction along O’Connell Street.
@StephenC wrote:
I think its make future development of this area (sorely needed as it is becoming a total kip) very difficult.
If you see Clinton’s plans for a memorial using the building you’ll see it’s very easy for it to be integrated into the development.
@phil wrote:
I remember alterations being discussed about five years ago or so in various newspapers. Nothing seems to have come of it though. I think the issue is that it only grabs people at certain places and then traps them. In some ways I am kind of glad that it doesn’t spill out on to the street though.
Dunnes should open one through the back of their shop
The site was masterplanned already but they never went for planning. They’ll put parking underground and go high rise everywhere else except for the portion being retained by Tesco.
J. Seerski wrote:Taking on a TV theme, what would a programme about Dublin in the 20th Century name as 10 developments that forever shaped Dubin?Liberty Hall
Ballymun
Griffith Avenue
IFSC
Naas Road
M50
The Spike
ILAC Centre
Smithfield
Tenement Demolition[QUOTE]
Naas Road is about to be completely transformed so might be a bit premature
