Dublin's Drury Street, a popular gathering place for youth, has seen a clampdown with the installation of barriers aiming to limit street drinking. This trend reflects a broader pattern where urban spaces increasingly feel unwelcoming to certain demographics, particularly young people. Shops have taken measures to deter gatherings, signaling a tension between local businesses and community use of public spaces. This situation highlights a growing sense of exclusion for youth in urban environments, raising questions about the accessibility and design of these spaces.
It increasingly feels like the spaces in our cities and communities are 'not for us' - and that's by design.
The shops on the street retaliated. Bollards, signs and fencing were thrown up.
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