The aim of the project is to document the condition of life in the social housing areas of Rialto and St. Michael's Estate. In 2004 St. Michael's Estate submitted a proposal to Dublin City Council regarding the reconstruction of social housing in Rialto, Dolphin Barn and St. Michael's Estate.
This project was called Regeneration. After several years of negotiation between the two parts, in 2008 when the economic crisis affected Ireland, Dublin City Council decided to reject the agreement for lack of funds.
In 2009, residents of Dolphin Barn, under the guidance of community workers, established the Rialto Rights in Action Group. Over the past five years they have tried to improve the living conditions in the social housing schemes. Many residents have asthma and other health issues, because of the dampness present in the walls.
“South-Side Shadows” seeks to show how the situation in social housing has not changed nor is there any plan for change in the foreseeable future.
