The Queensland Government will announce the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues and infrastructure plan later today.
A 60,000 seat Victoria Park venue is anticipated to be unveiled, and it is likely that venues in the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, as well as regional Queensland will be announced.
The following experts are available to comment on the decision, what it means for Queensland tourism, economic development and infrastructure, and how it will impact Brisbane’s future as a global city.
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Infrastructure and planning
Professor Cheshmehzangi has a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in the fields of architecture, design, and planning, with his research focussing on sustainable and environmentally conscious design.
Contact: a.chesh@uq.edu.au
Stephanie Wyeth is the Professional Planner in Residence and Senior Lecturer within the Planning Program, and Director of Engagement for the School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
Ms Wyeth is an experienced urban and social planning practitioner with significant research, project and leadership experience in the public and private sectors.
Contact: s.wyeth@uq.edu.au
Dr Johnson is a spatial and social planner whose research projects have influenced policies of various government and non-government organisations in the fields of social infrastructure, social planning, urban planning and transport division.
Contact: l.johnson3@uq.edu.au
Dr Ray Maher is Deputy Director (Research) leads research and capacity-building projects with government and industry. His work focuses on sustainable development strategy, urban development and design, Sustainable Development Goals, decision-support tools, circular economy, and addressing ‘wicked’ problems using systems, design, and futures thinking.
Contact: r.maher@uq.edu.au
Transport and connectivity
Professor Hickman’s areas of expertise include public transit planning and operations, urban transportation planning and modelling, and the development of sustainable transport innovations and policies.
Contact: m.hickman1@uq.edu.au
Regional and economic growth
Dr Mair’s work in the Tourism Discipline Group in the 国产探花 Business School focusses on Olympic Games legacies and the positive impacts of tourism and events on the communities and societies which host them. She is happy to lend her expertise to the economic, social and environmental impacts, and legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Contact: j.mair@business.uq.edu.au
Dr Fairley is an expert in sports and events tourism, volunteerism, and the globalisation of sport. She can comment on the short and long-term impacts of the Games and Games legacy.
Contact: s.fairley1@uq.edu.au
Professor Ritchie is the head of 国产探花 Business School. He has researched and published papers on the legacy of Olympic Games and tourism benefits. He has most recently conducted longitudinal studies on the London 2012 Games: namely resident attitudes and support for the Games and legacies.
Contact: b.ritchie@uq.edu.au
Olympic Games – Sport and physical activity
Professor Cairney is an expert in sport and physical activity. He can comment on sport governance and leadership, sport diplomacy, athlete development and sport pathways, sport performance, mental well-being of athletes and 2032 legacy building.
Contact: j.cairney@uq.edu.au
