QLD heads to the polls to decide the state’s finest landscape architecture

The Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) will celebrate the state’s leading examples of landscape architecture on Thursday 12 June at Blackbird, located in Brisbane’s central business district. 

“I can assure Queenslanders, they’ll have a tough job narrowing the field to one favourite design!” says Chair of the AILA Queensland Jury, David Hatherly. 

“All of this year’s entries display a high degree of creativity and sensitivity to their sites, essential ingredients for the most successful built and natural landscapes.”

Image: Future South Bank Master Plan / Urbis Ltd

Public voting is now open for the People’s Choice Award, offering residents the chance to support and vote for their favourite landscape architecture project.

Voters may select from 52 projects across a broad range of categories, including Civic Landscape, Community Contribution, Gardens, Health and Education Landscape, Infrastructure, Land Management, Landscape Planning, Parks and Open Space, Play Spaces, Small Projects, Tourism and Urban Design.

Image: Brisbane International Cruise Terminal / Scott Burrows

Landscape architects design natural environments, such as parks, precincts, wetlands and gardens, that contribute to stronger local economies through increased visitation, enhanced property values, and job creation.

Well-conceived landscapes are accessible, sustainable, and show care for Country. At its best, landscape architecture can enhance community wellbeing, while supporting the renewal and protection of plant and animal species.

To participate, click this link to view the entries and ‘heart’ your favourite project. One lucky voter, selected at random, will win a Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Lady Elliot Island for two adults (valued at $2,198). Voting will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 8 June.

Image: Tallebudgera Creek Park Upgrade & Changing Places Facility / RAUNIK