Big areas of the city have no cultural buildings outside of the libraries, said a recent cultural audit commissioned by Dublin City Council.
Such as a swathe from St Anne’s Park west through Artane into Whitehall, as well as Coolock, Raheny and Kilbarrack. “This covers large parts of Dublin 3, 5, 9 and 11,” the report says.
Meanwhile since 2000, 32 high-profile cultural buildings have closed, mostly in the city centre, the audit says – among them many theatre and music venues.
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The council wants to ask more of private developers or private property owners to help with the deficit of culture spaces, too.
“That’s actually what we need, genuine philanthropy, because people love Dublin and love the city that they want to invest in,” he says.
But he wants quick and ambitious solutions, not distant plans, he says. “Turn your car parks into performing arts centres.”
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Claudia Dalby: Claudia Dalby is a city reporter for Dublin Inquirer. She's especially interested in stories about the southside, transport, and kids in the city. Get in touch at [email protected].
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