There was a debate on Prime Time this week which included a discussion about the lack of city dwellings causing long commutes with subsequent deterioration in quality of life. Frank McDonald was on the panel. I think it was he who mentioned that there were 100's of acres around the Port of Dublin which could be developed and probably will be in the future. It looks too as if the new Abbey Theatre will be sited in that locality. I'd imagine it could become a secondary 'city centre'. Although I don't know anything about London Docklands, it sounds as if Dublin could do the same. If is were me I'd give that champion of city living, Frank McDonald, a ring. He might have some information about developments in the pipe line. I wouldn't be surprized if Harry Crosby (The Point owner who pulled out of the Clarence and good for him!) isn't already thinking along those lines.
The Chocolate Factory looks pretty good too. One night recently I saw an amazing docum. about how land in Japan had been made by in-filling the sea to create land - a gigantic venture. It showed how great the new developments created there were, especially for families. Nothing like that would have to be done in Dublin since the land is already there.