Greater Brisbane is being rebuilt around us, but are the developments, public spaces and homes emerging across the region taking the shape we want?

Waterfront Brisbane’s expected completion has slipped to late 2029, adding another year to a project that began with a 2027 target. Meanwhile, part of Albert Street has re-emerged as a leafy pedestrian boulevard after nearly 7 years behind construction fences, and Brisbane’s median 1-bedroom apartment price has climbed to $670,000 - just $15,000 below Sydney’s.

We also examine plans to reshape Mowbray Park and change how King George Square is operated, along with new filming rules prompted by camera-equipped smart glasses at Brisbane’s public pools. There are updates on the CityCat industrial dispute and scrutiny surrounding BMD’s early-works contract for Brisbane’s new Olympic stadium.

In the Redlands, new renders reveal what Redland City Council promises for the Birkdale Community Precinct, but an unpublished audit, undisclosed operating projections and an environmental reconsideration leave significant questions unanswered. We also look at why Logan City Council is re-examining its controversial flood maps.