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Olympics offer a new shape for Brisbane

Michael Bleby
Michael BlebyDeputy property editor

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The Olympic news of the past 48 hours has breathed new life into plans to rejuvenate inner-city Brisbane, with lord mayor Adrian Schrinner now looking to expand his existing green space renewal project to an unlikely site – the city’s Mayne Rail Yards.

While the International Olympic Committee announcement early on Thursday that South East Queensland was the preferred candidate to host the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has sparked much talk about stadiums, it has also put a rocket into urban planning hopes.

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Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at mbleby@afr.com

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