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Inner city planning and urban renewal

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Explore our vision for the city centre and urban precincts. Find the strategies ensuring sustainable inner-city growth.

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Urban renewal

Brisbane’s inner city is the driving force behind our rise as a global city and the social, cultural and economic centrepiece of South East Queensland. Since 2000, Council’s urban renewal program has successfully transformed underutilised and former industrial land.

Revitalised areas including New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead have become vibrant, mixed-use communities that contribute to Brisbane’s economic and cultural growth.

Our urban renewal program focuses on precincts within 5km of the city centre that are well serviced by existing or planned infrastructure.

Council's strategies seek to leverage future investment and opportunities to unlock housing, and support employment and economic development to create thriving inner-city neighbourhoods.

Inner City Strategy

Brisbane’s Inner City Strategy sets the vision that guides precinct planning and infrastructure delivery in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

The strategy ensures sustainable growth for our inner city. It enables us to plan and develop connected and thriving precincts, destinations and experiences.

The strategy is based on community and stakeholder collaboration and is grounded in 4 pillars:

  • celebrating Brisbane’s subtropical lifestyle
  • curating cultural experiences
  • connecting places and transport
  • creating inner-city neighbourhoods.

A comprehensive program of precinct planning and renewal will accommodate the needs of current and future generations, including more housing and employment opportunities.

Download the strategy to learn more.

Council asked communities and stakeholders through its Inner Spark engagement campaign to help generate ideas to shape the future of the inner city. These are showcased in Brisbane's Book of Big Ideas and celebrate the breadth and depth of our aspirations.

Download Brisbane's Book of Big Ideas to learn more about Inner Spark.

Previous plans

The Brisbane City Centre Master Plan - Stage 1 interim action plan identified short-term actions to support the revitalisation of the city centre by helping to boost economic activity.

The plan was informed by an extensive community and stakeholder Inner Spark engagement campaign.

Download the Brisbane City Master Plan - Stage 1 to learn more.

Development rules

Building and development in urban areas are subject to our planning scheme, Brisbane City Plan 2014. Learn about the neighbourhood plans that guide development in Brisbane.

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More information

For more information:

  • email Council
  • phone Council on 07 3403 8888
  • write to:
    Urban Renewal
    City Planning and Design
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane Qld 4001