The Australian Institute of Architects welcomes the strong public support shown for the Green Grid concept through Brisbane City Council’s Making Your Mark ideas competition, with community members backing a cooler, greener and more connected vision for Brisbane’s future.
The result sends a clear message: people want a city that is more walkable, more liveable and better prepared for a warming climate.
The Institute acknowledges Brisbane City Council for creating an opportunity for the community to help shape ideas for Brisbane’s future, and thanks the many community members who supported the Green Grid concept.
The Green Grid concept was championed through collaboration between the Australian Institute of Architects, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, the Planning Institute of Australia and the Design Institute of Australia, reflecting a shared commitment to a cooler, greener and more connected Brisbane.
By investing in shaded movement corridors and greener connections between key destinations and 2032 venues, Brisbane has an opportunity to improve everyday comfort, support active transport, strengthen connections between precincts and deliver a legacy that will serve communities well beyond the Games.
The Institute has consistently advocated for design-led legacy outcomes that improve quality of life for residents and visitors alike. A connected network of green, shaded streets and pathways is not only good urban design, but essential infrastructure for a subtropical city.
Queensland Chapter President Peter Gardiner said the outcome highlights the importance of planning for long-term public benefit, not just event-time performance.
“Community support for the Green Grid shows there is real appetite for a legacy that will make a difference to daily life in Brisbane. This is the kind of practical, people-focused investment that can cool the city, improve walkability and leave a meaningful legacy well beyond 2032.”
“We thank Brisbane City Council for opening the conversation through the Making Your Mark competition, and we thank the community members who got behind this idea. We also acknowledge the strong collaboration across the design and planning professions that helped champion this vision for Brisbane’s future.”
The Institute encourages all levels of government to use this momentum to prioritise high-quality design, tree canopy, thermal comfort and integrated public realm outcomes as planning for Brisbane 2032 continues.
The Green Grid presents an opportunity to show how legacy investment can support climate-responsive design, healthier neighbourhoods and a more connected city for future generations.
Media contact: Kim Richards – QLD@architecture.com.au