Cities of the Future
A Case Study of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games
Wed
18
Wed 18 Mar 12:00 PM
Online via Zoom
General Admission
150 Mins
March
Transforming a car-centric Brisbane into a sustainable, human-focused "City of the Future."
Discussion to focus on:
Connectivity: Reimagining public transport and infrastructure to prioritize pedestrians over vehicles.
Climate Comfort: Integrating shade, "urban cooling" through tree canopies, and resilient public spaces.
Biodiversity: Designing spaces that serve not just humans, but the local flora and fauna.
Legacy: Ensuring the Olympic infrastructure serves Brisbane long after the 2032 closing ceremony.
Meet the Panelists:
Lisa Howard | Director, TCL (Melbourne)
Lisa is a seasoned leader in urban design with over two decades of experience at TCL. She is renowned for delivering complex, award-winning projects that bridge the gap between education, nature, and urban utility. Lisa led the internationally acclaimed Garden for the Future at Bendigo Botanic Gardens and the $84M Werribee Open Range Zoo expansion. Her work spans the Riverbank Pedestrian Bridge in Adelaide to the Brisbane Airport Link, showcasing her ability to handle large-scale infrastructure with a designer's touch.
Lucas Dean | Studio Principal, TCL (Brisbane)
As the leader of TCL’s Brisbane studio, Lucas brings a deep understanding of Queensland’s unique landscape and climate. He is a specialist in 3D modeling and graphic representation, ensuring that complex ecological concepts are translated into buildable, beautiful forms. Lucas bridges the gap between conceptual big thinking and and technical documentation required to bring the 2032 vision for Brisbane to life
Image Credits: TCL
Discussion to focus on:
Connectivity: Reimagining public transport and infrastructure to prioritize pedestrians over vehicles.
Climate Comfort: Integrating shade, "urban cooling" through tree canopies, and resilient public spaces.
Biodiversity: Designing spaces that serve not just humans, but the local flora and fauna.
Legacy: Ensuring the Olympic infrastructure serves Brisbane long after the 2032 closing ceremony.
Meet the Panelists:
Lisa Howard | Director, TCL (Melbourne)
Lisa is a seasoned leader in urban design with over two decades of experience at TCL. She is renowned for delivering complex, award-winning projects that bridge the gap between education, nature, and urban utility. Lisa led the internationally acclaimed Garden for the Future at Bendigo Botanic Gardens and the $84M Werribee Open Range Zoo expansion. Her work spans the Riverbank Pedestrian Bridge in Adelaide to the Brisbane Airport Link, showcasing her ability to handle large-scale infrastructure with a designer's touch.
Lucas Dean | Studio Principal, TCL (Brisbane)
As the leader of TCL’s Brisbane studio, Lucas brings a deep understanding of Queensland’s unique landscape and climate. He is a specialist in 3D modeling and graphic representation, ensuring that complex ecological concepts are translated into buildable, beautiful forms. Lucas bridges the gap between conceptual big thinking and and technical documentation required to bring the 2032 vision for Brisbane to life
Image Credits: TCL
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