‘Earn the public’s trust’, says developer of Limerick's King’s Cross

The developer behind the transformation of King’s Cross — the biggest such project in a European capital at the time — into one of the most desirable locations in London has said engagement with the public every step of the way is key to enhancing Irish cities like Limerick.

Roger Madelin, who was the final guest speaker of Limerick Civic Trust’s Autumn Lecture Series at St Mary’s Cathedral, said the transformation of King’s Cross from an area with a worldwide reputation for antisocial behaviour into a family-friendly centre with thousands of students and public amenities took years of public engagement to bring to fruition.

Mr Madelin was chief executive of Argent from 1997 to 2012 and oversaw the redevelopment of King’s Cross’ 67 acres.