This part of the city has endured the blight of horrendously ill-conceived development. Most notably the neighbouring Ilac centre, the construction of which in the late 1970s saw the obliteration of a network of small streets and laneways, and contributes nothing of merit to the surrounding streetscape. However, from the point of view of the person in the street, the mix of uses in the new development is less important than how those uses are constituted. This is where the Hammerson design could make a significant contribution to this part of the city. If it is successful, the area could have a similar feel to the small streets around Grafton Street.

Source: The Irish Times June 06, 2021 17:37 UTC