聽The organisation, which represents over 1,300 businesses, said developer Hammerson鈥檚 focus on a mixed-use development in the area is very welcome. The proposals include creation of two new civic squares, shops, offices, apartments, a hotel, metro station and a new east/west street allowing pedestrian access between O鈥機onnell Street and Moore Street.
Dublin Chamber head of communications Graeme McQueen said: 鈥淭he north of O鈥機onnell Street has been lying idle for far too long. O鈥機onnell Street should be the jewel in the crown of Dublin. But over the past few decades it has become an area of huge frustration for both businesses and locals. The plan from Hammerson to redevelop the entire area is very welcome and has the potential to be the start of a bright new era for both O鈥機onnell Street and the wider north city centre area.鈥�
聽Dublin Chamber said the plans successfully walk the fine line between preserving the area鈥檚 history and maximising the huge potential of the site.
聽McQueen added: 鈥淭his Hammerson project, in combination with the redevelopment of the Clery鈥檚 building and other developments, will breathe new life into an area of Dublin that has underwhelmed for far too long. These moves are hugely exciting for Dublin and for Dubliners. They provide reason for optimism that O鈥機onnell Street will soon once again be a street that the city can be fully proud of.鈥�
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