With venues announced today for 2032 Brisbane Olympics, Institute of Architects offers warning

The AIA reminds the Government of the impact of Olympic venues upon everyday life and the city’s architectural heritage.
View of a city with blue sky and the word Brisbane in front. Olympics

Today (25 March), the Queensland Government will announce the venues for the 2032 Olympics, after undertaking a 100-Day review by the Games Authority. Speculation is widespread, and controversy is expected to be unleashed as the day unfolds.

Joining concerns, the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has issued a warning. In a formal statement, President of the Queensland Chapter, Caroline Stalker said, “This is about more than sport; it’s about creating places that enrich communities for decades to come.”

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina