One of Dublin’s largest ever regeneration projects is another step closer

THE redevelopment of Moore Street and Upper O’Connell Street is a step closer following the appointment of architects to design a new “city quarter” known as Dublin Central.

Hammerson has appointed a design team for its planned regeneration project which will be located on the old Carlton site in the north inner city.

The design team is led by Acme Architects under Friedrich Ludewig.

Acme have been appointed since 2018 as lead architect and have brought forward a new masterplan for the project.

Irish practices such as Grafton, MOLA and RKD have also been appointed to advance existing proposals to bring forward planning applications in the first half of 2021.

Dublin Central will have site frontage to Upper O’Connell Street, Parnell Street, Moore Street and Henry Street.

Proposals for the mixed-use development include workspace, residential, hotel, restaurant and retail uses set within new pedestrian links and public spaces.

Local Independent Councillor Nial Ring today welcomed the news on the update about Dublin Central, one of the city’s largest regeneration projects.

“This is significant progress in what has been a long drawn out process,” he said.

“The 6-acre site in the heart of the north inner city is undoubtedly the city’s most ambitious regeneration project.

“It has potential to deliver up to 9,000 construction jobs and a further 2,500 jobs in the completed project.

“I know that Hammerson’s have a great track record in providing local employment on other developments and they have committed to a significant amount in this project” Cllr Ring said.

“Having met the Hammerson’s team when they presented to the Ministerial Moore Street Consultative Group, of which I am a member, it is clear that they have an understanding of the issues surrounding the preservation and enhancement of the historic and iconic Moore Street 1916 battlefield site, and are also very aware of the absolute need to address the involvement of the Moore Street traders whose future in the street must be of paramount importance.

“Putting this understanding and appreciation into an agreed plan will be the challenge for not only Hammerson’s, but for local politicians, Moore Street traders and the many  organisations involved in the preservation of the Moore Street battlefield site, to ensure our history and heritage is given  due recognition within any development” he continued.

“In post-Covid Dublin, I would hope that people will start coming back into the city centre to shop, socialise and work and this development will greatly add to the offering, including a unique opportunity to learn about and appreciate the part Moore Street played in the fight for Irish Freedom in 1916” he concluded.