Gentrification and 'urban renewal' are something that I have been working with other local people to try and control in my suburb. Many fine old 'Queenslander' houses have been knocked down and either modern rubbish or 'Tuscan' monstrosities have taken their place. Worse than the loss of character is the loss of affordable housing and diversity in the suburb, which I moved to because of it's character. In order to make the point, another photographer and I have recorded over 300 images of places under threat or (now) gone. Unfortunately, property prices here have increased by 300% in the last ten years, so it's hard to convince people not to realise their property's value.
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 8:05 AM Subject: RE: Unusual subjects to photograph. <SNIP> > > I have recorded the changes in my local area for the better part of three > decades now, and the number of beautiful buildings and Victorian and > Edwardian houses that have met the demolition ball over the years is a > scandal. The hideous monstrosities that have replaced them is making the > area featureless and anonymous. > > Is anyone else recording anything that we can show to our grandchildren and > say 'our generation ruined or destroyed (choose appropriate word) this for > you'. > > Malcolm > >
