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Albert Quay - New Development

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    #212
    vince
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    Yes


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    #213
    vince
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    Yes


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    #214
    rebs23
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    Its great to see development and construction on major projects begin in the city centre again.


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    #215
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    rebs23 wrote: »
    Its great to see development and construction on major projects begin in the city centre again.

    That area is going to be very busy for building with this project this year, the criminal courts building next year and a possibility of the conference centre also.


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    #216
    CHealy
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    Pro Hoc Vice wrote: »
    That area is going to be very busy for building with this project this year, the criminal courts building next year and a possibility of the conference centre also.

    Whats the plan there?


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    #217
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    CHealy wrote: »
    Whats the plan there?

    Car park behind DC building new Court house from what I have seen a mini version of what's in Dublin.


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    #218
    CHealy
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    Pro Hoc Vice wrote: »
    Car park behind DC building new Court house from what I have seen a mini version of what's in Dublin.

    Cheers, any links to plans?


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    #219
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    CHealy wrote: »
    Cheers, any links to plans?

    http://www.ndfa.ie/Publications/2014/CourtsBundlePPPProgrammeMarketLaunchDay.pdf

    Page 21


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    #220
    Going Strong
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    rebs23 wrote: »
    Its great to see development and construction on major projects begin in the city centre again.


    Another one for the city centre. Merchant's Quay to get a facelift and refit.

    http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/merchants-quay-shopping-centre-is-to-be-redeveloped-290447.html


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    #221
    CB19Kevo
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    Going Strong wrote: »
    Another one for the city centre. Merchant's Quay to get a facelift and refit.

    http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/merchants-quay-shopping-centre-is-to-be-redeveloped-290447.html

    The quayside is the big problem,Ugly as can be yet so much potential.


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    #222
    who_me
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    Going Strong wrote: »
    Another one for the city centre. Merchant's Quay to get a facelift and refit.

    http://www.irishexaminer.com/property/merchants-quay-shopping-centre-is-to-be-redeveloped-290447.html

    Great to see.

    As said above, the (pictured) Patrick St. end is currently probably the best aspect of it! It's the quay-side that needs a refresh. Even just replacing the windows, and perhaps opening some of the quay-side units onto that street would make a big difference.

    Also, since Parnell Place is getting such a face-lift, it would be good (if practical) if that end of the centre to be more than one big service entrance.

    Most of my living-room view is of Merchant's Quay, so I hope they do a good job of it! :)


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    #223
    Jimmy Bottles
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    Would also be nice is the bus station could be moved with the vacant space being turned into more retail space.

    That side of Parnell Place has a real grotty feel with sex shops and the like.


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    #224
    thomil
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    CB19Kevo wrote: »
    The quayside is the big problem,Ugly as can be yet so much potential.

    The big problem I see there is traffic. While I would certainly love to see the quayside spruced up like the front, that part of the building will still face a busy four lane road. Therefore, unless something drastic is done about that road, and the sidewalks in front of Merchant's Quay are significantly widened, opening some of the units onto that side, as suggested in another post, makes no real sense. I do agree that something needs to be done about the look of that part of the building, but I can see why it is low on the list of priorities.

    Good luck trying to figure me out. I haven't managed that myself yet!



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    #225
    54kroc
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    thomil wrote: »
    The big problem I see there is traffic. While I would certainly love to see the quayside spruced up like the front, that part of the building will still face a busy four lane road. Therefore, unless something drastic is done about that road, and the sidewalks in front of Merchant's Quay are significantly widened, opening some of the units onto that side, as suggested in another post, makes no real sense. I do agree that something needs to be done about the look of that part of the building, but I can see why it is low on the list of priorities.

    They should pop in a cycle lane as well, tis not as if the traffic is bad in that area.


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    #226
    who_me
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    Jimmy Bottles wrote: »
    Would also be nice is the bus station could be moved with the vacant space being turned into more retail space.

    That side of Parnell Place has a real grotty feel with sex shops and the like.

    Is retail space needed in the centre? I don't know. There are certainly lots of vacant units around the city centre now, though maybe it's a sign we need larger units, and lower rates! ;) I'd guess the station draws a lot of foot traffic over that direction, so it's helpful in that regard.

    That side is a bit grotty alright - though personally I wouldn't have any problem with the sex shops. I'd be more worried about the run-down buildings. I heard a rumour that the building next to the bus station (ex sports shop) is being redeveloped as a big bar / restaurant, hope that's so.


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    #227
    D'Agger
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    Am I correct in saying that the building across the road from the Sextant is the site for this development?

    If so then did they clear down the quays just for the sake of it or is that in case the events centre gets the go ahead on the quays?


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    #228
    Going Strong
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    D'Agger wrote: »
    Am I correct in saying that the building across the road from the Sextant is the site for this development?

    If so then did they clear down the quays just for the sake of it or is that in case the events centre gets the go ahead on the quays?

    The site on Albert Quay, opposite The Sextant, is a new office block. It runs from the corner opposite The Sextant up to the vehicle entrance for The Webworks. The proposed site for the proposed events centre is on the same block as The Sextant is on and will slot in between Carey Tools and The Idle Hour on the other corner facing the river.


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    #229
    CHealy
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    I was driving down that way from the bus station over the weekend and I have to say, now that those ugly warehouses are gone, the Elysian and its surroundings looked absolutely fantastic. It really magnified the size of the tower and looked like a proper scrapper. At this stage I'd nearly rather they turn the new office area into a park or something. Its a great sight for any tourists/newcomers walking out that side of the bus terminal.


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    #230
    leahyl
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    Passed the Elysian this morning and Aldi looks to be very close to opening - I'd say in the next 2 weeks just in time for Christmas. Anyone know the exact date?


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    #231
    evilivor
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    leahyl wrote: »
    Passed the Elysian this morning and Aldi looks to be very close to opening - I'd say in the next 2 weeks just in time for Christmas. Anyone know the exact date?

    December 10th I believe.


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    #232
    Harry Angstrom
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    Not exactly a prime location for Aldi, seeing as The Elysian is such a white elephant.


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    #233
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Not exactly a prime location for Aldi, seeing as The Elysian is such a white elephant.

    Why is it a white elephant?


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    #234
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    evilivor wrote: »
    December 10th I believe.

    11th.


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    #235
    ofcork
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    Aldi could be good for that area attracting more footfall and may lead to others opening.


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    #236
    Harry Angstrom
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    Pro Hoc Vice wrote: »
    Why is it a white elephant?

    Because I've seen more activity in a graveyard.


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    #237
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    ofcork wrote: »
    Aldi could be good for that area attracting more footfall and may lead to others opening.

    Commercial on south side of building now full, North side one unit left and east very little commercial leaving just the west side but I agree the extra footfall could attract to that side.


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    #238
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Because I've seen more activity in a graveyard.

    Really the 100 plus residents and fair number of commercial business would say it's not a graveyard.


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    #239
    Harry Angstrom
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    Pro Hoc Vice wrote: »
    Really the 100 plus residents and fair number of commercial business would say it's not a graveyard.

    Hi Mick!


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    #240
    Pro Hoc Vice
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Hi Mick!

    Nope! But I have been a resident in the building for some time, it's lovely.


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    #241
    clerk
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    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Because I've seen more activity in a graveyard.

    It certainly was a 'white elephant' but i think it's slowly getting there.

    The large development at Albert Quay will feed into it too.

    At some stage the area is really going to pick up and Aldi might clean up with the passing trade. Maybe they know something we don't !!


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