We undersigned, concerned residents of Brisbane and Queensland, have gathered to express our opposition to the scheduled redevelopment of the Regent Cinema, Brisbane.
We express our opposition to unviable and highly limited nature of the cinemas in the proposed development.
We express our desire that the Brisbane City Council, in conjunction with developers and the State Government, immediately review the approved decision which will see the complete demolition of the Showcase Cinema and remains of the original Regent Auditorium Building.
We urge the Brisbane City Council, the developers and the State Government, to ensure that any final development:
- is a viable, full scale venue for the Arts (cinematic and/or performing), which will remain open to the public in perpetuity.
- integrates in a meaningful way the retained elements of the Showcase Theatre and bar area, which are in themselves a legacy of the original Regent Theatre.
- Consists of a venue in which the scale and design are in harmony with the original foyer, ticketing area and style of the original theatre.
I spent the entire afternoon going through the old archives looking for original floor plans because the developers keep insisting the space cannot be saved but I think they just do not want to bother. It is exhausting work staring at these dusty blueprints and ignoring the emails from the council that basically say nothing at all while the demolition crews wait in the wings. I promise I am still fighting even if the silence from the city makes me want to scream into a void.
June 10, 2011
I really never thought this many people would care about the old theater walls as much as I do but here we are and it makes me feel like maybe things aren't totally decided yet. Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this is actually picking up steam because sometimes it feels like yelling into the void in this city.
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2011
6 Comments
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Sarah Diallo
16 years ago
Featured
This place is a piece of history. tearing it down for another generic office block or apartments is just awful. Brisbane deserves better.
M
Mark Sinclair
16 years ago
Featured
So many memories at the regent. my parents went there on their first date. keep it open!
J
Jen Moore
16 years ago
Featured
I grew up at that cinema. its sad to see how little developers care about the community and the culture of this city.
D
David Grant
16 years ago
Featured
what a waste of a beautiful space. council really needs to wake up and start protecting what actually matters instead of just chasing money.
T
Tom Fisher
16 years ago
Featured
keep the regent. simple as that.
C
Chloe Turner
16 years ago
Featured
DONT KNOCK IT DOWN!!!!!! seriously we have enough boring buildings already. save our city history.
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We undersigned, concerned residents of Brisbane and Queensland, have gathered to express our opposition to the scheduled redevelopment of the Regent Cinema, Brisbane.
We express our opposition to unviable and highly limited nature of the cinemas in the proposed development.
We express our desire that the Brisbane City Council, in conjunction with developers and the State Government, immediately review the approved decision which will see the complete demolition of the Showcase Cinema and remains of the original Regent Auditorium Building.
We urge the Brisbane City Council, the developers and the State Government, to ensure that any final development:
- is a viable, full scale venue for the Arts (cinematic and/or performing), which will remain open to the public in perpetuity.
- integrates in a meaningful way the retained elements of the Showcase Theatre and bar area, which are in themselves a legacy of the original Regent Theatre.
- Consists of a venue in which the scale and design are in harmony with the original foyer, ticketing area and style of the original theatre.
I spent the entire afternoon going through the old archives looking for original floor plans because the developers keep insisting the space cannot be saved but I think they just do not want to bother. It is exhausting work staring at these dusty blueprints and ignoring the emails from the council that basically say nothing at all while the demolition crews wait in the wings. I promise I am still fighting even if the silence from the city makes me want to scream into a void.
June 10, 2011
I really never thought this many people would care about the old theater walls as much as I do but here we are and it makes me feel like maybe things aren't totally decided yet. Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this is actually picking up steam because sometimes it feels like yelling into the void in this city.
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2011
6 Comments
S
Sarah Diallo
16 years ago
Featured
This place is a piece of history. tearing it down for another generic office block or apartments is just awful. Brisbane deserves better.
M
Mark Sinclair
16 years ago
Featured
So many memories at the regent. my parents went there on their first date. keep it open!
J
Jen Moore
16 years ago
Featured
I grew up at that cinema. its sad to see how little developers care about the community and the culture of this city.
D
David Grant
16 years ago
Featured
what a waste of a beautiful space. council really needs to wake up and start protecting what actually matters instead of just chasing money.
T
Tom Fisher
16 years ago
Featured
keep the regent. simple as that.
C
Chloe Turner
16 years ago
Featured
DONT KNOCK IT DOWN!!!!!! seriously we have enough boring buildings already. save our city history.
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This place is a piece of history. tearing it down for another generic office block or apartments is just awful. Brisbane deserves better.