The travesty that no one thought could happen has indeed happened.
The iconic St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre has been earmarked for redevelopment, replacing what is a remarkable structure with another beige brick characterless building.
St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre opened in 1988, transforming a historic site in central Dublin into a modern retail hub. The building itself incorporates elements of the original Victorian-era architecture, preserving Dublin’s heritage while adapting it for contemporary use. Over the years, the centre has evolved to meet changing retail trends, becoming a key destination for shopping and dining in the city. Its location next to St Stephen’s Green park ties it closely to Dublin’s cultural and social life, making it more than just a shopping centre but a part of the city’s historic fabric.
Closing and redeveloping the iconic building would be absurd.
In addition, there should be an immediate independent investigation of the planning committee who approved this destruction to assure the public there has been no corruption during the approval process.
