12 Responses to “Location Shortlist”

1. Niall McManus
   September 30th, 2009 @ 4:11 pm

   Can some feedback be posted from the Co-design meeting for those who weren’t able to attend? One is scared that no decisions are being made just opinions given.

2. Patrick
   September 30th, 2009 @ 4:24 pm

   Hi Niall,
   In short, the Fumbally premises was thought to be great with some physical issues including the need for sound damping. Other than that the prevailing opinion was that the space was a little too difficult to access given the lack of public transport and little parking available.

   We’re trying to keep everyone informed but also need to keep the project moving along. One of the biggest stumbling blocks so far is not interest but access to the capital to get up and running. We’ll keep on working hard to get the doors open in a location that is both physically and financially suitable.

   I’m sure people would love to see us open the doors to a Hub but given the constraints we are working under we are going to have to be creative to make things happen.

3. Ray
   October 6th, 2009 @ 12:35 am

   Hi Niall,

   Thanks for your comments, as always.

   As Patrick says, there were some who thought the location was a little too far from the city centre, and it’s hard to know how many others thought the same and voted with their feet. I like the place, it has a good atmosphere and we could do some good things with it… but if not enough people turn up, it doesn’t matter what it looks like or how it feels.

   The sound issue can’t be ignored either. I don’t expect everyone to be carrying out loud conversations with their hard-of-hearing grannies all at the same time, but some arrangement would have to be made for conversation. We need inventive solutions – half-height partitions, variable height / mobile partitions, sound dampening interior decoration… let the creativity out…

   We expect to make a few mistakes in this little adventure, but I’m not sure we have the luxury of making the wrong decision regarding the location.

4. James Corbett
   October 7th, 2009 @ 5:31 pm

   Hi Niall, I made the trip from Limerick to be at the Fumbally lane event because the energy of the group is just rubbing off on me and I had to see it in action. I actually thought the location was wonderful but obviously my needs could be quite different to the majority of users.

   I’ve been involved in initiatives of a similar nature before where nothing ever happened in the end but I know for certain that Dublin Hub *will* happen because there’s just too many good people beavering away behind the scenes and the enthusiasm in unwavering.

5. James Corbett
   October 7th, 2009 @ 7:49 pm

   Any one of a number of place in the list above would seem suitable to me. I’ve got to say the buildings in Kingram place and Princes Street look like they have real character. The places in Earlsfort Terrace and Harcourt Road would be most accessible for me when driving. While the places along the Luas Red line would otherwise suit me. Places which don’t suite me are primarily those on the northern side at a distance from the Luas.

6. Susan
   October 10th, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

   There’s something about the Great Strand Street location and space that just screams good atmosphere to me.

7. Sean
   October 15th, 2009 @ 2:18 pm

   Great range of potential properties.

   Being right in the centre of town would be important to me. Would want to feel in the heart of the action, which is part of the reason for looking for a shared working venue.

   Good choices would be Clarendon St, Wicklow St, Capel Building, Great Strand St.

   Cheers,
   Sean

8. Anne
   October 28th, 2009 @ 7:56 pm

   The selection is really great.
   I would say the closer to a station the better.

9. James Corbett
   November 26th, 2009 @ 10:23 am

   Any update on this lads?

10. Fergal
    December 16th, 2009 @ 12:36 pm

    Hello
    I think this is a great idea. i am looking for a hotdesk in dublin. do you have an email or phone no. I can contact you on?
    Fergal

11. Patrick
    December 20th, 2009 @ 2:42 pm

    We’re working on it lads. We need to keep the community interest going so there’s exciting plans afoot for the new year. Watch this space and we’ll update you on January

12. Shane
    January 8th, 2010 @ 6:11 pm

    These tend to jump out at me, either in terms of atmosphere or location…
    Earlsfort Terrace (might not be suitable for office space though or creativity)
    Mercer St
    John Rogerson’s Quay (second)
    Princes St (would need to see inside)
    Great Strand St

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