‘New Place – Same Face’ Fatima Mansions Rejuvenation – Photos

by jeremy Thu Sep 09, 2004 14:45

The flats were renovated in 1991 for a costly £5.5 million. They are to be demolished.

Many of the residents wished to have a front door and a garden.

by redjade Wed Sep 08, 2004 16:40

http://www.stencilrevolution.com/homepage.php

by paulc Tue Sep 07, 2004 23:39

As part of Dublin Heritage Week...

Fatima Mansions is being regenerated and changed forever.
Residents tell the story of three generations of daily life in an exhibition of unique installations.

Mon 6 -Fri 10 September:
2.30pm -4.00pm

Wed 8 &Thurs 9 September:
10.00am -12.30pm

Venue:Fatima Groups United,18J Fatima
Mansions,Reuben St.,Rialto,Dublin

Free

No wheelchair access

Contact: Nuala Keeley
Fatima History Project
Tel:01 453 4722 Fax:473 7497
Email:fgu@oceanfree.net

by eeekkk Tue Sep 07, 2004 23:36

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by Patient Mon Aug 23, 2004 19:15 newsforthedeaf at yahoo dot com

Tim O' Brien, Irish Times wrote-

Dublin City Council has decided to opt for a public-private partnership (PPP) model to rejuvenate St. Michaels Estate in Inchicore.

But the decision has been criticised by Nexus Research [non-profit org.], which evaluates the government's Community Development Programme.
"Whatever about the suitability of PPPs in building roads and bridges", the model was not effective for longer-term urban regeneration, said Brian Dillon of Nexus.

by Patient Tue Aug 17, 2004 17:05

According to Defend Council Housing [UK], rents are an average of 16% higher under RSLs [Registered Social Landlords], evictions 14% higher, and "service charges" are added to the bill. RSL boards are run as businesses, dominated by bankers and even more unaccountable than councils.

by Huh Mon Aug 16, 2004 19:33

for them to trash the place again. The graffiti is going up already and lights in public areas are being smashed. Outdoor seating and the childrens play area have been battered.

by Patient Mon Aug 16, 2004 16:38

This is the first time that the public private partnership has been extended to housing, with approx 150 city council houses, 70 affordable housing units and 350 private apartments in the plan.

RTE interviewer - "Do you think it'll be a better place to live?"

Fatima teenager - "It's always a good place to live."

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