The traffic ban on Capel Street was welcomed by the vast majority but it still faces a number of "challenges" with a review due in weeks.
The launch of the longest pedestrianised street in Ireland was welcomed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland as a "big day" for the city which she said should be "celebrated".
And the vast majority of the public support the project as well with over 90% of respondents to one Dublin City Council supporting it.
