Brisbane residents have backed a series of bold ideas to shape the city’s long-term future, with the Schrinner Council’s Making Our Mark campaign drawing strong community engagement ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In just six weeks, almost 20,000 votes were cast, reflecting significant public interest in how Brisbane evolves before, during and well beyond the Games.
The campaign revealed a clear community vision for a more connected and vibrant city that embraces its subtropical lifestyle and outdoor culture.
From shaded, tree-lined connections to round-the-clock precincts, residents signalled support for projects designed to improve liveability and urban activation.
Among the top five legacy ideas identified were The Green Grid, aimed at linking venues and destinations with safe, shaded pathways; The Low Line, which would transform underused spaces into activated precincts; the development of 24-hour precincts to strengthen the night-time economy; expansion of the Brisbane Metro to deliver more frequent services; and Loving the Leftovers, a concept focused on converting underutilised land into urban sports parks.
The Making Our Mark campaign captured 56 ideas from residents, businesses, young people, community leaders and sporting figures, with participants not only voting but also contributing feedback and new concepts.
The results reinforce Brisbane’s ambition to become an easier city to navigate and strengthen its position as Australia’s lifestyle capital.
The campaign reached more than 940,000 people and generated close to four million digital impressions, underscoring widespread community interest in the city’s Olympic legacy planning.
With six years remaining until the Games, the Schrinner Council will incorporate the feedback into its forthcoming City of Brisbane Legacy Plan, expected to be released later this year.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the response demonstrated strong community support for shaping the city’s future.
“Brisbane has spoken and we’re ready to help deliver a world-class legacy for 2032 and beyond.
“We’re not just getting ready for the Games, we’re shaping the decades that follow.
“Nearly 20,000 votes prove Brisbane residents didn’t sit on the sidelines, they stepped up and helped shape our future.
“This goes far beyond four weeks of sport, it’s about building a legacy our city and suburbs will benefit from for generations.
“We’ve heard our community loud and clear and we’re excited to help turn their ideas into real outcomes for Brisbane in partnership with other levels of government, industry, and community groups.”
