The professional associations representing Queensland Architects, Landscape Architects, Planners, and Designers have urged governments to ensure collaborative city-shaping and community-focused legacy is central to future decision-making for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
With the state government’s 60-day infrastructure review nearing completion, these four public interest professions want to see good design and long-term planning at the centre of decisions around legacy and games infrastructure.
We want to see an ambitious legacy, infrastructure and venues agenda that unlocks much-needed community and city benefits from the 2032 Games, bringing forward strategic investments needed to cater for our growing and changing population, according to AIA, AILA, PIA, and DIA.
Amy Degenhart, AIA Queensland President said: “The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are unique - being hosted across multiple venues and sites in SEQ and Queensland - rather than the traditional approach of a consolidated Olympics park or precinct. For Brisbane 2032: the ‘cities’ are the venue.”
Tessa Leggo, AILA Queensland President said: “We know the individual infrastructure projects are expected to feature high quality design outcomes, yet the legacy relies on quality urban and landscape design across the precincts and in the connections between them. This stitching together is critical and should be viewed as a strategic investment rather than a cost.”
Sean Cullen, PIA Queensland President said: “Ensuring the community benefits from tangible, positive change - like enhanced connectivity, investing in a green grid, and a step-change in place governance – will be vital to building and maintaining confidence and trust in the lead up to the Games.”
Daniel Spat, DIA Queensland Chair said: “Good design of the in-between spaces and wider precincts of venues will make for an amazing experience for spectators, athletes, and media during the weeks of the Games, as well as importantly delivering the long-lasting legacy benefits for residents and visitors to Brisbane, SEQ and Queensland well into the future.”
Together the Institutes make a combined offer to work closely with governments, industry, and community to ensure design and planning expertise is leveraged to deliver collaborative city-shaping legacy that can be celebrated for years to come.
Together, the Australian Institute of Architects, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Planning Institute of Australia, and Design Institute of Australia represent more than 25,000 professional architects, landscape architects, planners, and designers nationally, who are ready to contribute to making Brisbane 2032 a success, well beyond 10 years after the Games.
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About the Institutes:
The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) represent over 14500 members nationally and internationally, committed to raising design standards and positively shaping the places where we live, work and meet. Along with our members, we are dedicated to improving our built environment and the communities we call home by promoting quality, responsible, sustainable design and advocating on behalf of the profession for the benefit of all Australians.
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture (AILA) is the peak national body for Landscape Architecture. AILA champions quality design for public open spaces, stronger communities, and greater environmental stewardship. With our members, we anticipate and develop a leading position on issues of concern in the industry.
The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is the peak professional body representing town planners across Australia. PIA currently represents more than 5,500 members nationally and connects with more than 10,000 planners annually through events and advocacy. PIA’s mission is to champion the role of good planning in shaping Australia's future.
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA), as Australia’s peak industry body for professional designers, represents Australian design and designers both domestically and internationally. The DIA enables Australian designers by providing knowledge, thought leadership, access and inclusivity. The DIA advocates for designer issues and lead stakeholder initiatives that leverage designers’ voices and elevate their contributions.
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