The Destruction of St. Stephen's Green

Kintarō Hattori · 16-05-2008 01:02AM #1

I was on the phone with my auld lad tonight and he was telling me that while the Metro is going to be built under St. Stephen's Green access to the park is going to be limited. The arch will be removed and eventually returned, dozen's of mature tree's dug-up and the lake to be drained. It's a haven in the city centre and it seems that after construction is finished, 2-3 years, it just won't look the same. Air ducts from the metro will be visible as well as emergency escape stairs etc.

I did a quick search on Google and found the following discussion:
http://www.archiseek.com/content/showthread.php?t=6888

OK it's great to get a Metro system but it shouldn't be at the cost of the park. I'm aghast that they even considered this idea. There have been so many bad decisions made recently in the city, such as the 'wonderful' new office block in front of Dublin castle, but this just takes the biscuit.

What do you fellow boardsies think? Should the Meto come at the expense of St. Stephen's Green or should it be left as it is, a wonderful mature piece of nature in the city centre.

bronte · 16-05-2008 01:08AM

God I really love the green, v suprised they considered messing around with the park for this.

admiralofthefleet · 16-05-2008 01:09AM

progress

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 16-05-2008 01:12AM

if you want nature, leave dublin. Too many people and cars around to ground a project like this to keep a park looking pretty.

BraziliaNZ · 16-05-2008 01:13AM

has to be done. Nice park yes but it doesn't make up for the car parks that are our roads from 9 to 5 everyday.

Edit: 24hrs a day actually

Ross_Mahon · 16-05-2008 01:16AM

I'm not a fan of nature, i say destroy it

Overheal · 16-05-2008 01:21AM

but thats like mini mini Not So Central Park! :eek:

They cant do that.

Kintarō Hattori · 16-05-2008 01:23AM

Wow I can't believe some of the opinions being expressed here. In the thread I linked too it was mentioned that the Green isn't the ideal place for a central hub as it's not strictly in the city centre and it was suggested that O'Connell Street or it's surrounds would make a much better location for a central station. I'd have to agree with this.

More importantly however do you not hold anything close to your heart in regards to the city? Do you not think its important to have somewhere to escape the manic nature of the city for a short while, somewhere you can bring someone for a stroll, take the kids etc. Do you not realise the importance of maturity, the beauty of it? You can't just rip the green up and patch it back together when your done, only nature can do that.

Would you not agree that the mature tree's that used to line O'Connell Street were far better looking than those that we have now and gave the place a better atmosphere?

Dont be at yourself · 16-05-2008 01:23AM

You can't make an omlette without breaking a few eggs.

No matter what is done, people will find a reason to complain.

seraphimvc · 16-05-2008 01:23AM

oh no!!then i will lose my friends who live there!!!johnny,danny and donaldy...:(

no!!

MagicMarker · 16-05-2008 01:23AM

there's a metro line being installed? Do tell....

Overheal · 16-05-2008 01:26AM

seraphimvc wrote: »

oh no!!then i will lose my friends who live there!!!johnny,danny and donaldy...:(

no!!

ducks or hobos?

BraziliaNZ · 16-05-2008 01:30AM

it's a nice park but the slightest bit of sun and you can't find anywhere to sit. I don't care we need a metro more than anything in Dublin.

Rb · 16-05-2008 01:30AM

eo980 wrote: »

Wow I can't believe some of the opinions being expressed here. In the thread I linked too it was mentioned that the Green isn't the ideal place for a central hub as it's not strictly in the city centre and it was suggested that O'Connell Street or it's surrounds would make a much better location for a central station. I'd have to agree with this.

As do I.

I really like Stephens Green and it'll be a shame to see it ruined by this monstrosity.

Thrill · 16-05-2008 01:30AM

Thrill: "This should be posted in the Du..Dub...Duuuu..D....D..."

Yoda: " The battle to not say "Dublin Forum" is strong in this one"

Thrill: " This topic belongs in the Dubbb....Dubbb....Duuuu"

Yoda: "Strong is the will power in this poster. "Dublin forum" he will not say."

Thrill: "Will someone move this f*cking thread to the Dublin forum please"

Yoda: "Groan."

Rb · 16-05-2008 01:31AM

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

it's a nice park but the slightest bit of sun and you can't find anywhere to sit. I don't care we need a metro more than anything in Dublin.

But it only serves the Northside and Dublin West, why should it affect Dublin City South by destroying one of it's oldest and most famous parks?

flanum · 16-05-2008 01:31AM

meh, i dont give a flying fork! its Dublin i think you are referencing here? nothing to do with me then so!
What about the job they done on bridge street in cavan? i beleive they had to knock part of a wall down to get a digger in. somebody was saying a starling built a nest in it once.

Rb · 16-05-2008 01:32AM

Thrill wrote: »

Thrill: "This should be posted in the Du..Dub...Duuuu..D....D..."

Yoda: " The battle to not say "Dublin Forum" is strong in this one"

Thrill: " This topic belongs in the Dubbb....Dubbb....Duuuu"

Yoda: "Strong is the will power in this poster. "Dublin forum" he will not say."

Thrill: "Will someone move this f*cking thread to the Dublin forum please"

Yoda: "Groan."

Nah it should be left here to flaunt the new thing Dublins getting that Cork will never have

Ross_Mahon · 16-05-2008 01:34AM

Speak backwards i do

BraziliaNZ · 16-05-2008 01:34AM

it should be here for all to view as it's the most important city in Ireland and all of your lives. Plus we're spending culchie tax money on it hahaha.

Rb · 16-05-2008 01:36AM

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

Plus we're spending culchie tax money on it hahaha.

Lol

Kintarō Hattori · 16-05-2008 01:38AM

I put it here because I was in such shock that this was even considered and wanted to see what other posters opinions were. I'm not old, I'm 30 but the level of apathy that my generation and others display in their daily lives leaves me feeling dismayed for our future.

Bulldozing something and building a new road, or office block or whatever isn't always progress. I have no doubt that future generations will look back on us and be horrified at some of the decisions that we let happen.

ironictoaster · 16-05-2008 01:40AM

Ahh, I love the park..It will be missed..

BraziliaNZ · 16-05-2008 01:40AM

jesus they're not destroying the park it will be a mess for a bit but afterwards we'll have a park again with some different trees. Build a bridge!!! (They might have to build new bridges in the park actually if the old ones get knocked down)

Kintarō Hattori · 16-05-2008 01:41AM

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

jesus they're not destroying the park it will be a mess for a bit but afterwards we'll have a park again with some different trees. Build a bridge!!! (They might have to build new bridges in the park actually if the old ones get knocked down)

That was a joke right?

robby^5 · 16-05-2008 01:42AM

Good god, I see the point the OP is trying to make here... when construction begins all the emo kids and wasters will flock back into the city... good god we're all doomed.

Rb · 16-05-2008 01:43AM

eo980 wrote: »

I'm not old, I'm 30

I suppose you're also not in denial, eh?

BraziliaNZ · 16-05-2008 01:43AM

attempted humour

flanum · 16-05-2008 01:47AM

ok then, in before the "moved to dublin forum".

Kintarō Hattori · 16-05-2008 01:54AM

rb_ie wrote: »

I suppose you're also not in denial, eh?

No not at all, I still feel like a whippersnapper.

darkman2 · 16-05-2008 02:00AM

I dont think many people in Dublin will be too impressed if a few trees and a lake stop this project. They will be put back. No more delays - just get the fuppin things built. Its because of attitudes like the OP's that these things take an eternity.

The Destruction of St. Stephen's Green

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