The Metropolis

Hideous Dalston slab cost £62 million and the loss of many gorgeous buildings

Darren Atwater | Monday 14 June, 2010 11:51

http://opendalston.blogspot.com/2006/09/story-that-was-never-told.html
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The Slab in Dalston not only knocked down many beautiful heritage buildings to build a concrete eyesore, it cost £62 million to do it, a mere £23 million over budget.

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