The population of Dublin city centre could double in the next ten years, according to Dublin City Manager John Fitzgerald.
Mr Fitzgerald was speaking at Dublin City Council's "Summer Tour" this morning where he gave an overview of the council's vision for Dublin in the next decade.
Fifteen years ago the population of the city was mainly confined to public housing, but today 22,000 people make the city centre their home.
The population of the north east inner city had been "transformed" Mr Fitzgerald said, by a combination of tax incentives and Dublin City Council's Integrated Area Plan.
He said it was now a "mixed area where blue chip commercial concerns have moved in alongside new private residential apartments and local Dubliners who live in Dublin City Council's own refurbished housing stock".
A new Municipal Arts Centre, to be called "The Lab" and a national Dance Centre -the first dedicated dance space in Ireland - will be two of the latest additions to the area. Located at Liberty Corner at the corner of Foley Street and James Joyce Street, they are being fitted out before opening to the public.
A new civic centre, swimming pool and leisure complex are planned for Seán McDermott Street, and more than €1 million has been spent on the street's Diamond Park which incorporates a children's playground, all weather basketball pitches, new seating and upgraded lighting with CCTV security.
Mr Fitzgerald added: "In the North East Inner City there are neighbourhood shops springing up and new cafes, restaurants and hotels are opening up alongside the few stalwarts who were there in the lean times and who are now reaping the reward and prospering."