As an urbanist grappling with a desire for greater artistic expression and place-making, I've blended my studies in visual arts, urban planning, and urban design into a rich and diverse educational background. Drawing upon three decades of experience in master planning and urban design, encompassing projects across various cities, continents, time zones, cultures, and climates, my journey has ignited a profound passion for infusing arts and culture into our constructed environments.

Must our urban environments remain drab and devoid of the vibrancy of local culture and artistic expression? Do we really want to settle for the mundane, standardized outcomes that often result from placeless codes, akin to the sensation of perpetual micro-sleeps as we traverse our cities, encountering a series of forgettable spaces? I firmly believe that personal and cultural expression through architecture, landscape design, public spaces, and activities offers the potential to craft memorable places that enrich our lives and inspire.

Brent is the Director of Strategy + Place at Wolter Consulting Group.

Brent will be one of our guest speakers on the upcoming Brisbane Designscape Reconnect '23 on the 4th of November 2023.

Grab your tickets here at https://www.brisbanedesignscape.com.au/register-2023