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inhabit

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Yen Trinh
on July 12, 2008
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Inhabit is a new Brisbane City Council program of public art and events that will transform forgotten and overlooked places throughout Brisbane’s CBD. During July and August, laneways, ‘pocket parks’ and concrete nooks around the city will be re-defined by innovative sculpture, design and events. It is part of the Brisbane Festival, and implements objectives of the CBD Masterplan about improving pedestrian environments.

“Escapespace” by Nicole Voevodin-Cash located at Eagle Lane (junction with Queen Street) is just one of the exciting works. This astroturf oasis creates an unexpected burst of colour, texture and usable space in an otherwise bitumen environment. It was only installed a few days ago but this playful space is already proving popular with nearby office workers. Enjoy this ‘park’ until August. (I hope it stays longer)

north bank revisited

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on July 11, 2008
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Do you remember that faithful day in 2006, when they discovered the crack in the Riverside Expressway? Were you like me and just kind of secretly hoped the whole thing would fall down? Just imagine the space it frees up!. That’s what some people have been thinking recently too. Last month, the controversial North Bank went through another round of planning and design and you should see what some of the leading urban designers in Brisbane are saying about this site. There’s no “answer” as yet but still a space to watch nonetheless.

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