Young Geographers - Networking & 2032 Olympics discussion

Our Young Geographers social event for May will feature an opportunity to chill out over an evening of drinks, networking and our monthly table topics discussion. Join us 6pm Friday 9th May at Darling & Co, Paddington for a chance to catch up with colleagues, meet new geographers in Brisbane and engage your mind with our monthly discussion topic. Drinks and food are available to purchase from the restaurant (view menu).

On 25 March this year, the Queensland Government issued the 2032 Delivery Plan detailing infrastructure development plans for Brisbane in preparation to host the Olympic & Paralympic Games in 2032. Among major touted developments are the construction of a new stadium at Victoria Park (Barrambin) and an aquatic center at Spring Hill, the demolition of the Gabba Stadium, and broader transportation development around the games' main venues. This has important economic, social, environmental and cultural implications like increased job and investment opportunities, changes to the way residents experience the city, loss of green spaces through land use change and ramifications for sites of cultural significance. Some references that may be useful in preparing for this month's discussion include:

• Brisbane Development article summarising developments being planned for the 2032 Olympics with embedded 100-Day Review Document (Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority) and 2032 Delivery Plan (Queensland Government): https://brisbanedevelopment.com.au/olympic-plan-locked-in-brisbane-stadium-national-aquatic-centre-and-gabba-renewal/

• Victoria Park's brand new 2032 Olympics stadium: UQ experts weigh in - University of Queensland. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/victoria-parks-brand-new-2032-olympics-stadium-gekic

• Brisbane 2032 is no longer legally bound to be ‘climate positive’. Will it still leave a green legacy? By Marcus Froth. https://theconversation.com/brisbane-2032-is-no-longer-legally-bound-to-be-climate-positive-will-it-still-leave-a-green-legacy-246672

Coming to a Young Geographers event is a great way to catch up with geography-loving pals you haven't seen in a while and make new friends in Brisbane. Our events are specifically designed for students and early-to-mid career professionals in geography to meet, grow and build community. But if you're not a geographer, don't stress. Regardless of your background or job, if you have an interest in learning more about the places, people and the environment that make up our world, you're always welcome to join us. 

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