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Advertising placards on Grafton Street

Cianos · 2010-10-02 19:58:37

Does anyone else think these are an eyesore and take much away from the charm of the street? (these things, obviously this particular picture isn't from Dublin) They're very in your face especially when they're at every junction. I know it's beneficial for shops off the street to encourage pedestrians down their streets,…

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02-10-2010 8:58pm

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Cianos

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Does anyone else think these are an eyesore and take much away from the charm of the street? (these things, obviously this particular picture isn't from Dublin)

They're very in your face especially when they're at every junction. I know it's beneficial for shops off the street to encourage pedestrians down their streets, but this it makes the entire place look quite gaudy in my opinion. If I were a tourist visiting it'd definitely effect my perception of the city.

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#2 02-10-2010 9:51pm
amdublin

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Is that Dublin

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#3 02-10-2010 10:17pm
Nolanger

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Grafton Street has no charm anymore.

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#4 03-10-2010 5:32am
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Nolanger wrote: »

Grafton Street has no charm anymore.

No worries . . .
http://www.tribune.ie/business/news/article/2010/sep/26/grafton-street-pedestrian-area-set-for-40m-overhau/

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#5 03-10-2010 10:08am
shindig-jp

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The charm of a man earning a living , The charm of an advert giving information , The charm of a whinger looking for support.

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