Architectural institute gives Brisbane CBD red mark over green space

“We, as human beings, are complex. We have strong links to the natural environment, but we also have that natural creativity, and we are social … animals, really.

“How can we facilitate that need in cities? I think at the moment there’s a great opportunity for all levels of government to really look at how we could put a plan in place that better caters for these needs.”

Ms Nieberler-Walker said open spaces “had to work a lot harder”, citing the sharp swing towards cycling and walking for exercise during 2020 lockdowns as an example of a pandemic reaction that should be sustained.

Taking a holistic approach to planning could start with questioning what…