Brisbane’s new Legacy Plan has been unveiled, setting out practical ways we can use the Games to benefit residents and deliver better transport, more homes and improved public spaces for residents.

The new plan was shaped by local residents, businesses and community organisations, reflecting what Brisbane wants to see as the city’s Olympic and Paralympic legacy.

The new plan also establishes a new Brisbane Legacy Partnerships Program, giving local businesses and community organisations a clearer pathway to propose and progress major projects before 2032.

The Legacy Plan identifies 21 initiatives to be delivered both before and after the 2032 Games, including:

• Establishing the Brisbane Legacy Partnerships Program to help businesses and community organisations propose and progress major projects in the lead-up to 2032.
• Unlocking an estimated 50,000 new homes close to high-frequency public transport and inner-city venues by 2032.
• Expanding Brisbane Metro, which is a key transport commitment in the State Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan.
• Working with the private sector and other levels of government to create a Green and Gold Grid to provide shaded walking routes that better connect Games venues, neighbourhoods and other popular destinations.
• Making better use of the city’s river hubs to support future on-demand river transport.
• Working with the private sector to explore new uses for spaces beneath inner-city rail lines as part of the Low Line proposal.
• Improving parks and playgrounds to create a more active and healthy Brisbane.
• Creating even more opportunities for people to volunteer, participate in community activities and access events and public spaces.

The Legacy Plan also highlights the work and business opportunities across Greater Brisbane, including:

• $100.6 billion in planned infrastructure projects.
• $2.5 billion in contracts for businesses supplying goods and services.

The Legacy Plan was developed following the Making Our Mark consultation program, which began in 2023 and involved:

• 250+ students from 61 schools
• 555 ideas submitted by Council employees
• 573 industry ideas
• Almost 20,000 resident votes
• More than 82,000 website visits
• Almost 2,000 ideas submitted overall.

Importantly, the Legacy Plan will not just be delivered by Council alone.

Many initiatives will require support from the State and Federal governments, businesses, community organisations and other Brisbane 2032 delivery partners.

The Brisbane Legacy Partnerships Program will give businesses and community organisations a clear way to propose major projects that could benefit Brisbane before and beyond 2032.

It builds on successful partnerships like Howard Smith Wharves and Fish Lane, which was made possible when Council support unlocked private investment.

The Legacy Partnership Stream will help organisations develop proposals that support jobs and improve Brisbane’s lifestyle, culture and environment.

The Major Legacy Development Stream will give significant projects one Council contact, clearer advice and a more coordinated assessment process.

Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:

“The real measure of success won’t just be what happens during the Games.

“It will be whether Brisbane is an even better place to live long after the Olympic flame goes out.

“We’ve developed a Legacy Plan that puts Brisbane residents first and makes sure the work we do creates lasting benefits for our city and suburbs.

“From better transport and parks to more homes in the right places and more to see and do, we’re making sure the benefits last long after 2032.

“Governments can’t build great cities alone, which is why we’re making it easier for businesses and community organisations to help shape Brisbane’s future.

“Not every idea will happen overnight, but this plan gives us clear priorities for the years leading up to 2032 and beyond.

“We’ve seen what strong partnerships can achieve at Howard Smith Wharves and Fish Lane, and we want to encourage more projects that make Brisbane an even better place to live.

“Our plan is about building a better Brisbane for the people who call our city home, with a legacy that will benefit future generations long after the Closing Ceremony.”

Quotes attributable to Committee for Brisbane President Jen Williams:

“The Brisbane Legacy Plan paints a picture of an authentic, modern city – one that is confident in its identity and its future on the global stage.

“The Plan reflects the qualities that make Brisbane distinctive, recognising our welcoming, outdoors lifestyle while continuing to strengthen the places, infrastructure and experiences that support a thriving city.

“Importantly, the Plan reflects the value of strong civic leadership and meaningful collaboration.

“The genuine consultation undertaken across many industry groups through the early stages of the Making our Mark campaign has helped shape a city-wide vision, and its success will ultimately be determined by our collective ability to work together to bring that vision to life.”

Quotes attributable to Property Council Queensland Executive Director, Jess Caire:

“Six years out from the Opening Ceremony, Brisbane City Council’s Legacy Plan is an exciting step towards ensuring the benefits of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are felt long after the Closing Ceremony.

“Just as importantly, the Brisbane Legacy Partnerships Program recognises that delivering a lasting legacy will require strong partnerships between government, industry and the community.

“The Brisbane Legacy Partnerships Program creates a clear pathway for businesses and community organisations to help shape Brisbane’s future.

“The Property Council looks forward to continuing to engage with Council as the program is developed and helping shape a partnership framework that unlocks the expertise, investment and innovation of the property industry to deliver the homes, precincts, public spaces and city-shaping projects that will leave a lasting mark on Brisbane long after the Games have ended.

“Great cities are built through partnerships, the success of the Games won’t be measured solely by what happens during those magical weeks in 2032, but by what remains long after they are over.

“The homes, public spaces, connections and community assets we create over the next six years will be the legacy future generations of Brisbane residents experience every day.

Quotes attributable to Luke Fraser, CEO Howard Smith Wharves:

“Whether you’re lucky enough to call Brisbane home or one of the millions visiting each year, you can feel Brisbane has something special.

“As Brisbane continues to grow the partnership between government and private sector will be more important than ever.

“Brisbane’s Legacy Parentships Program, will provide exactly these opportunities and I know how passionate and innovative our private sector is here in Brisbane, and they are ready to create the spaces and places that will take Brisbane to the next level.

“With 2032 on the horizon and bold vision to build the Brisbane of the future, I have no doubt Brisbane will become an even more special city, and I can’t wait to see!”

Quotes attributable to Michael Zaicek, Aria:

“The Low Line demonstrates the potential for under-utilised urban spaces to be reimagined with the community in mind and reflecting the best of sub-tropical design.”