The Future South Bank Draft Master Plan, which is set to guide the renewal and reinvigoration of the 42-hectare precinct and ensure South Bank remains one of Queensland’s most-loved destinations.
Urbis has been the lead master plan consultant since the commencement of the planning process, providing strategic advisory, urban design, landscape architecture, heritage and economic inputs to the Corporation.
Discover the draft masterplan:
The Promenade vision proposes to create Queensland’s best riverfront experience. South Bank’s 1.2km-long Clem Jones Promenade frames the parklands and connects South Bank to the river as well as existing and emerging precincts.
The Parkland Core has been created to protect and amplify South Bank’s iconic attractions by making the beach and lagoon better, integrating playgrounds and water way, creating a treetop walk and provide a new tilted lawn.
The Grey Street proposes slowing vehicular traffic, widening footpaths, introducing a protected bikeway, and planting more trees to create Australia’s ‘coolest’ and most vibrant subtropical street.
The Glenelg Spine means widening footpaths, improving access to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, landscaping and reflecting and celebrating Aboriginal culture between Merivale Street and the Brisbane River.
Cultural Forecourt highlights its importance as Brisbane’s most significant riverside gathering space. It creates a more accessible gateway to the precinct with improved connections to the Victoria Bridge, a new plaza connection for pedestrians and a separate ramp to safely link cyclists from the bridge to the boardwalk.
Little Stanley Street proposes a shared traffic area, permanent handmade goods market, extending the subtropical landscape and expanding the Epicurious Garden to provide parkland to plate dining opportunities.
The Southern Gateway vision idea is to create a world-class Maritime precinct and improve access and movement. It is currently the least-visited area at South Bank but has enormous potential.