“Legacy As a Guiding Principle”

Arup Global CEO Jerome Frost on the vision behind the Victoria Park Masterplan, the centrepiece of Brisbane’s plans for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city is embarking on one of the most ambitious urban transformations in its history. At the heart of this effort lies the Victoria Park precinct – a future Games venue, major public green space, and catalyst for sustainable urban planning. Arup is leading the masterplanning of the site on behalf of the city, developing a concept designed to shape Brisbane’s evolution well beyond the Games.

Jerome Frost
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stadiaworld: How does the Victoria Park Masterplan reflect Arup’s broader philosophy of creating long-term legacy infrastructure, particularly in the context of Olympic Games planning?
Frost: The Victoria Park Precinct Masterplan is a powerful embodiment of Arup’s commitment to designing infrastructure that leaves a lasting legacy – not just for the host city, but for generations to come. As London demonstrated in 2012, no conventional planning effort can match the catalytic force of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games. When done well, these events place a city on the global stage, capturing the attention of billions and unlocking transformative potential.

Major events like the Olympics are more than spectacles of athletic excellence. They are expressions of optimism, multicultural unity, openness, and shared ambition. They signal confidence in our urban futures, especially in times of uncertainty ...