The revitalisation of the area around Dublin’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market, with the extension of pedestrianisation from Capel Street, and the upgrade of parks and roads, is planned in advance of the reopening of the market.
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The public realm plan seeks to prepare the area for this new development, as well as improving the environment around the other commercial and residential streets. From the market to Church Street, a one-way system would be introduced on Mary’s Lane to divert traffic away from the area. The currently very wide carriageway would be substantially reduced in width to just one narrow lane, with the footpaths significantly widened to create new seating, and potentially outdoor dining options.
Throughout the area the council wants to reduce roads to their minimum width to allow as much space possible for pedestrians and to allow the introduction of street trees. It also plans to “rationalise” parking but says it will keep the existing levels of parking for residents.