Geography in Conversation
Brisbane 2032’s Games delivery partners describe Elevate 2042 as “our shared 20-year vision for a lasting Games legacy” – a far-reaching strategy building upon opportunities accelerated by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The stated mission of Elevate 2042 is “to make our region better, sooner, together through sport”, while its vision is that “by 2042, we will live in an inclusive, sustainable and connected society, with more opportunities in life for everyone.” [International Olympic Committee].
Speakers:
Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP) at the University of Queensland, where he leads the school and researches across the fields of architecture, design, and planning/urbanism. He is among the top 30 global scholars in the urban sustainability research area. Ali is internationally known for his scholarly contribution and extended work on climate resilience and sustainable urbanism research. Ali is a member of the Committee for Brisbane's Games Legacy and Growth Sub-committee.
Mr Mark Sawatzki, Losee Consulting. Mark will present on his experience in leading and advising multidisciplinary teams in sustainability assessments under various frameworks, which have the aim to create buildings and infrastructure that go beyond traditional project assessment to considering assessments across the quadruple bottom line of the whole life cycle.
James Mulligan Strategic Planner | Project Manager | Master Planner. James is a globally experienced strategic planner and project manager with a passion for shaping cities and communities through visionary thinking and collaborative leadership. With a career spanning Australia, the Middle East, and the UK, James has led multidisciplinary teams on complex and transformative regional and city-shaping projects and policy initiatives. His international portfolio includes the Dubai World Expo 2020 Master Plan, the Istanbul Transformation Plan, and the regeneration strategy for Canada Water in central London. Closer to home, James is a proud Brisbanite who has played a pivotal role in shaping Brisbane’s inner-city urban renewal, including the Brisbane Knowledge Corridor Precinct Renewal Strategy and the Victoria Park / Barrambin Master Plan. Currently, James is contributing to the legacy and impact of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, helping to plan and design venues and villages that champion sustainability, accessibility, First Nations culture, and long-term community benefit.
Each speaker will have 8 minutes to spotlight their work. During the Q&A forum the audience will have up to 60 minutes to ask questions of the experts on their research.
Light refreshments are served on arrival. This is a chance to network with colleagues and friends interested in this topic.
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5:30 pm light refreshments
6:00 – 6:30 pm Presentations
6:30 – 7:30 Q&A Forum
7:30 – 8:00 Mingling
