Save the Regent!

February 17 update:
I have sent an email to major political figures and candidates posing the following question. Their responses, if any, will be published on this site:

"Do you support the current proposal to redevelop Brisbane's Regent theatre into a tower block? If yes, why. If no, why not - and what do you suggest should be done with the Regent?"

- Brett Debritz

A Media page has been created to track coverage of this issue. Contributions welcome.

February 15-17:
Many people are fighting to save this historic building in Brisbane's Queen St Mall. The purpose of this website is to be a central point of information, updates and "calls to action".

If you want to do your bit, leave a comment for publication on the "Views" page by emailing debritz(at)hotmail.com, or join one or both of the "Save the Regent" groups on Facebook.com.

It's also a good idea to send emails and letters to your councillors and council candidates. With an election coming up, they should be very receptive. The more people who make contact in this way, the more likely it is that something is done.

What's at stake here is not just one building but the already-depleted cultural and architectural heritage of Brisbane. The BelleVue, Cloudland, Her Majesty's, the Wintergarden, the Metro, the Paris, the Suncorp Theatre and Festival Hall are already gone, don't let the Regent follow them!

- Brett Debritz)

PS: If you want to know what this website is all about, please visit the About page.