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Michael Cumming is a cultural critic and photographer who writes about sustainable urban development and takes great interest in photographing scenes of post-industrial dilapidation. He has training in Architecture and Computational Design and has lived in several cities in Canada, the US and Europe. He is delighted to have settled with his wife and two children in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Hamilton. You can view his website or follow him on Twitter.
Email: michael@michaelcumming.com
Urban Destruction in the Heart of Brantford, Ontario - This decision to demolish buildings along Colborne St takes a marginalized city and further marginalizes it. It is such a complete reversal of things I value that I remain stunned and saddened. Published February 18, 2010 in Arts and Architecture
Pittsburgh and its Golden Triangle - In Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, the remnants of previous eras when Pittsburgh was incredibly prosperous are everywhere to be seen. Published December 09, 2009 in Commentary
McMaster Innovation Park Open House - In academic settings and in industry innovation is not always encouraged, but combining academic research with industrial production can be a potent combination. Published October 28, 2009 in Commentary
Hamilton and Burlington: A Tale of Two Cities - Burlington is presented as a modern solution to a traditional Victorian city like Hamilton: in order to build the modern city it was necessary to escape the burdens of the past. Published October 07, 2009 in Commentary
Hamilton to Buffalo - These two economically and geographically similar cities have followed sharply divergent trajectories over the past thirty years. Published October 02, 2009 in Commentary
Torturing Afghan Detainees R Us, Published November 27, 2009 in Politics - Federal
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