protect customs house precinct april 2016 - slide share presentation
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Protect Customs House Precinct
The story of our fight to save an historical area in Brisbane from inappropriate development
![Page 2: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Our Story so far..
A development application for demolition of the building next door to Customs House was discovered in August 2015. Local residents started to ask questions as there were no details provided as to replacement. We soon realised we needed to take action.
![Page 3: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Proposed Development at 443 Queen Street, Brisbane
Customs House
New development not compliant with city neighbourhood plan and heritage requirements
![Page 4: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Our Story
• Customs House Precinct• Our objectives• Our activities• Next steps
![Page 5: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Customs House Precinct,Brisbane
![Page 6: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Our Objectives
• Raise awareness of the impact of the proposed development on the historical Petrie Bight Precinct
• Stop the proposed development in its current form
![Page 7: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
First efforts to raise awareness of development23 January, 2016
![Page 8: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Petition Signing3,000+ received
![Page 9: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Use of Social Mediasuch as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Web page to get message out
![Page 10: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
![Page 11: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Tweeting out
![Page 12: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Attention received in Print Media
![Page 13: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
And on TV and Radio
![Page 14: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
High Tea organised March 5Themed ‘Wake or Celebrate’
![Page 15: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Guest Speakers atHigh Tea
Adam Tom, Arborist
Robert Riddel, Architect
Emma Osland, Community Group Member
![Page 16: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Cutting the birthday cake
![Page 17: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
At the High Tea
![Page 18: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
#WakeorCelebrate
![Page 19: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
If this tree could talk..
![Page 20: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
On way to City Hall for Lord Mayoral Debate
![Page 21: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Petitions Handed over to Lord Mayor
![Page 22: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
‘Figgy’ Starts Tweeting
![Page 23: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
And sharing snaps on Instagram
![Page 24: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Next Steps
• Continue to raise community awareness• Keep the proposed development in the media
![Page 25: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
More Information
Twitter: @ProtectCHPFacebook: Protect Customs House PrecinctWebpage: http://protectcustomshouseprecinct.com/Email: [email protected]
Figgy : Weeping Fig Tree, Customs House Twitter: @Figy_Instagram FiggyFigo
![Page 26: Protect customs house precinct April 2016 - slide share presentation](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022070518/58e6a4321a28abfd418b4e91/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed,
it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret MeadScientist