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A Dublin hotel seeks to shut down a nearby nightclub over noise, sparking protests over nightlife and gentrification.
The Hoxton Hotel in Dublin is facing backlash after seeking a legal injunction against nearby nightclub Yamamori Izakaya over noise complaints, claiming it disrupted guests and forced the closure of 31 rooms.
The dispute has sparked a protest titled "Long Live Izakaya," with activists and musicians arguing the hotel’s actions threaten Dublin’s nightlife culture.
Critics highlight the "agent of change" principle, which holds new developments responsible for mitigating noise from existing venues, and warn that the hotel’s planned basement nightclub contradicts its public support for the city’s cultural scene.
The conflict underscores broader concerns about gentrification, the loss of independent music spaces, and the need for sustainable urban planning that balances development with community and cultural preservation.
Un hotel de Dublín busca cerrar un club nocturno cercano por el ruido, provocando protestas sobre la vida nocturna y la gentrificación.