If I remember correctly that was originally left clear, along with Bankmore Square, and a strip all the way along Ormeau Ave and along behind the Gasworks because it was originally earmarked for the "Belfast Urban Motorway" (would have made a nice acronym ) back in the 60s.

As far as I know that project was killed off many many years ago, but I'm not sure why this land was never built on.

Edit: yup I do remember correctly: http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/roads/belfasturbanmotorway.html

cn1 said:

Bruce street needs developed, especially the south side which is all carpark

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Not exactly selling like hot cakes. Not surprised given the lack of parking spaces.

Whiteabbey said:

One month 0n :

20 sold & occupied = 34%
26 reserved = 45%
12 available = 21%

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