wowy wrote: » Trying to drag this thread back on topic... Permission has been granted by DRLCC for this application.https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/86082
bodgerfederer wrote: » i dunno - a lot of people won't be happy that this development comes with 52 'new cycle parking spaces'. imagine if the cyclists don't have to pay for parking while the car owners do! it's great that the space will be used though, more footfall etc. in fairness, prior to this latest lockdown I got the sense that dun laoghaire was doing well, it seemed busy enough. maybe because people were stuck in their locality and maybe because people didn't fancy the indoor alternative of, say, dundrum ?
Cyrus wrote: » where though? down by the pier and the park its chocca, but the main street is never that busy and now there is very litte of interest on it anyway.
bodgerfederer wrote: » Purely my own impressions, i thought that the main street (at least the strip with pennys/shaws up to bloomfields) seemed busier, certainly in sept/oct.
Cyrus wrote: » that looks positive. that shopping centre needed some purpose!
Tabnabs wrote: » Did it though, or is it just extending the life of a building that is ultimately doomed to failure and is being propped up by anything other than retail?
Larbre34 wrote: » Its true, Tesco do keep the building alive with their office rent, this HSE development will be more of the same. It's a pity the future of the Centre seems less and less to be demolition, it could be the making of the heart of DL to put in a high quality mixed use building there, more outward looking and sympathetic with the Victorian town it sits in. Failing that though, footfall and money changing hands will benefit the town. It really has suffered from the closure of the schools and college in the heart of the town over the last 20-30 years.
ted1 wrote: » . Lots of families looking for 3+ bedroom homes that are being occupied by empty nesters who would greatly benefit by freeing up equity and moving into a low energy housing unit that better meets their requirements. Lots of new developments around Dalkey, Dun Laoighre etc
JayRoc wrote: » I can't think of a more extreme example of the downfall of a successful, busy shopping centre. It's a real pity. I have a soft spot for that place
Living Off The Splash wrote: » Using that kind of thinking then a family of two parents and two children should not live in a 4 bedroomed home, just stick with a 3 bed. A single person should not live in a 2 or 3 bed. Just stick with a one bed.
Larbre34 wrote: » Unfortunately, these places have a relatively short shelf life. Architecture and the demands of tenants change so much so fast. I'll grant you there are few early shopping centres in Ireland as central and as obtrusive as DLSC, but lots have suffered a similar fate. Dundalk, Navan, a few in Cork and Galway, even Northside, Donaghmede, Crumlin and Nutgrove in Dublin all decayed badly in a relatively short time.
ted1 wrote: » Nutgrove generally rejuvenates itself every few years. There’s a Dunnes, Penney’s , Tesco all in it, which isn’t to bad
Larbre34 wrote: » Quite right. It also has excellent and free parking, but due to the proximity of Dundrum, it has suffered a major footfall decline the past 20 years.
qb123 wrote: » I'm inclined to agree with this. I know people constantly point out the difference between the seafront and the rest of the town, but it's not that bad. The number of vacant units isn't that high, especially compared to post the last recession. A fair few new cafes and restaurants have opened and there's a good selection of shops along the main street catering to most wallets and tastes. Compared to most towns around the country it's thriving.
Homesick Alien wrote: » There's a nice stretch as well at the park end of George's St where you have Bank and Vintiques (both vintage/upcycled furniture and home wares), a kids clothes boutique and Vinyl. If they could get Dunnes to actually let out those 3 or 4 units that have been boarded for years it would make a big difference.
JayRoc wrote: » I had a myself a grand little Sunday routine before Covid hit; a long potter around the market in Peoples Park, some food from one of the vendors and a walk home via the vinyl shop for an aul' LP
Manzoor14 wrote: » Recently moved away from DL, and this is one thing I really miss, my Sunday brunch in the market! I presume its been completely closed since March yeah?
AndrewJRenko wrote: » The Work-From-Home trend will impact this. You might need two offices for two adults, and then a room or two for students, as well as bedrooms.
ted1 wrote: » Grow up, you live in a society that has to cater for everyone.
ted1 wrote: » It’s the free loaders on buses that don’t pay anything and get subsidied journeys.
Cyrus wrote: » no has been open a lot, its spread from the park all the way up to the library, but i think under level 5 its closed alright.
Homesick Alien wrote: » Yeah was disappointed to discover that last weekend. I assumed given it's outdoors and by definition take away only that it would be there but I guess they don't want crowds congregating. I actually think the new set up works quite well where you have all the hot food vendors next to the library and the other vendors in the people's park. Spreads the crowd out a bit more.
Cyrus wrote: » yep although it gets pretty congested near the library imo, i never felt it was as packed in the park but probably just perception. i can understand why its closed in fairness.
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