A Twitter stream of good luck messages flowed towards Pivot Dublin, the Irish bid organizers, before the announcement and 140 character expressions of regrets and thanks surfaced after the decision was announced.
@loft27design: Thoroughly disappointed @PivotDublin didn't win #WDC2014 — What an amazing effort!
@davidfwall: Congratulations Cape Town on becoming #wdc2014Even bigger congratulations to@PivotDublin - you did us proud.
@stranded_aoife: sad to hear@PivotDublin lost out on 2014DesignCapital to Cape Town,but well done on a great bid that showcased the strength of irish design
@wearedesigngoat: Congrats to@PivotDublin for starting something great. Lets hope the spirit stays alive in Dublin.
“A great big thanks to all who have backed Dublin's #wdc2014 bid – it has been fantastic! Support for the bid has shown our potential to connect and unleash Dublin's design resources and we're really looking forward to the next steps in making the city a better place through design”.
One Facebook response seemed to summarize the mood “Next time. Congratulations and commiserations rolled into one”.
Dublin’s bid was a joint venture between the four local authorities of the greater Dublin area: Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council and Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council. It was led and coordinated by City Architect’s Division, Dublin City Council. They branded their bid as 'Pivot Dublin, Turn Design Inside Out', an effort distinguished by an expanded vision of design that included architecture and graphic design, of course, but also fashion, video, photography, film and digital media.
Heavyweight Beijing was among the 56 cities bidding for the title, so Dublin’s “medal stand” finish is a remarkable achievement.
Pivot Dublin, hours after the announcement, is complete forward facing. Its website says “Congratulations to Capetown WDC 2014. Now, let’s build on the work we’ve done in Dublin.”
There’s information on a completion to select members of a design team to represent Pivot Dublin in Helsinki, the 2012 World Design City, and news of its “seed project” workshop to develop design solutions for Dublin’s future.
MEDIA PINGS
Great night had by all at the Irish American Writers & Artists Eugene O’Neill Award honoring Irish Rep founders Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly (though I’m biased as I’m on the advisory board.)...Thanks to Gabriel Byrne for being the award presenter....and thanks to all the volunteers who pulled the event together including our charming reception committee…
IAW&A member Roisin Fitzpatrick sparkled at the opening of her exhibit at the Consulate General of Ireland New York. Her exhibit runs through Nov. 30 and is open by appointment For appointments please email info@Artist of the Light...
The Stinging Fly is buzzing about NYC for two more nights—click here for all the details...Next IAW&A Salon is Tues., Nov 1 at the Thalia Café on 95th and Broadway. Members get to use the open mic, but all are welcome to attend. Starts at 7PM (but get there earlier for happy hour prices!) 
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.jacersagain | Oct 26, 2011, 04:29 PM EDT
Yes, indeed there's great disappointment that Dublin’s four Local Authorities, led by Dublin City Council’s Head of Architects Department, Ali Grehan, didn’t receive the accolade that they deserve. It was a great achievement to be amongst the top three cities in the world to be shortlisted for this Canadian award (none of them from Georgie Boy’s great, huge country). Broken-hearted Congratulations to Cape Town from this Dubliner, still proud of his city and the fantastically designed new buildings, its preserved heritage and all of its brilliant contributing artists of all hues. A big Buala Bos (clap of hands) for Team Dublin’s efforts for World Design Centre 2014. Build on it.
GeorgeDillon | Oct 26, 2011, 12:54 PM EDT
Only a lunatic would consider making Dublin world capital of anything but Uncontrolled Immigration.