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Green and Gold Grid a major advocacy win for Brisbane’s built environment professions

A major step towards a greener, cooler and more connected Brisbane.
 
The Australian Institute of Architects welcomes Brisbane City Council’s inclusion of the Green and Gold Grid as an Early Legacy Initiative in Brisbane Beyond the Games – Brisbane’s Legacy Plan.
The Green and Gold Grid emerged from Green Pathways, Gold Places, a shared Brisbane 2032 advocacy campaign developed by the Australian Institute of Architects, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Planning Institute of Australia and Design Institute of Australia.
Its premise is both simple and ambitious: Brisbane 2032 will be experienced not only inside its venues, but in the streets, parks, pathways and public spaces that connect them.
A coordinated network of shaded walking routes, green corridors and welcoming public places can help create a city that is easier to navigate, more resilient to heat and more enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. Importantly, these investments can deliver enduring benefits to Brisbane’s neighbourhoods long after the Games have concluded.
The Legacy Plan also identifies the continued expansion of Brisbane Metro as an early priority. Its recent recognition at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Queensland Architecture Awards demonstrates the important role that integrated architecture, infrastructure and urban design can play in shaping a more accessible and connected city.
“The greatest legacy of Brisbane 2032 will not be measured only by the venues we build, but by the quality of the city we create around them. The Green and Gold Grid is an opportunity to connect transport, landscape, architecture and public life—leaving Brisbane greener, cooler, more inclusive and better connected for generations to come.”
Peter Gardiner FRAIA, Queensland Chapter President, Australian Institute of Architects
This is an important advocacy milestone, but it is also the beginning of the next phase: translating a compelling shared vision into coordinated planning, investment and delivery.
We congratulate Brisbane City Council and acknowledge our colleagues at AILA, PIA and DIA, whose expertise, collaboration and shared commitment helped bring the Green and Gold Grid forward.
Together, the built environment professions have demonstrated that when strong ideas are supported by collective advocacy, they can help shape the future of our cities.
 

Media contact: Kim Richards

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Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) represent over 14,500 members nationally and internationally and is 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.

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 over 3,500 members, we anticipate and develop a leading position on issues of concern in the industry.

Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is the peak professional body representing urban and regional planners across Australia. PIA is Australia’s trusted voice on planning. PIA currently represents more than 6,000 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.

Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is the nation’s peak body for designers. As the professional membership organisation, DIA represents and champions designers across disciplines, industries and career stages. Through advocacy, leadership and access to networks and resources, DIA supports designers to thrive—strengthening design’s role in Australia’s cultural life and elevating its contribution to the systems, services, products and environments that shape the nation.

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