Tract’s Master Planning process creates and describes a long-term vision that balances ecological systems, primary infrastructure, community needs, and urban form.

We create strategic frameworks that maximise opportunities through thoughtful design of open space networks, green infrastructure, movement,  and placemaking outcomes that are inspiring,  sustainable and adaptable.

Our Site Planning services focus on the detailed design of individual sites, ensuring seamless integration of built form, circulation, vegetation, and infrastructure. We deliver site-sensitive, functional, and visually engaging spaces that enhance user experience and environmental performance.

Together, these services lay the foundation for vibrant, resilient, and well-connected places.

We prepare landscape submissions for Development Authority applications and approvals, working closely with consultant teams to meet project time limes.   Submission requirements can vary significantly, but fundamentally need to meet Authority planning schemes, standards, and guidelines.

Submission packages typically include the landscape masterplan but may extend to include; Tree Canopy coverage assessments, Soil volume calculations, Biodiversity responses, Visualisations,  Landscape budgets and Maintenance Schedules.  Our team is adept at assessing the project and approval needs and providing a comprehensive landscape package that meets approval requirements.

Building on the initial landscape masterplan, we employ an iterative schematic design process to collaboratively explore, test, and refine ideas. This approach enables us to respond dynamically to site conditions, stakeholder input, technical requirements, and evolving budgets—ensuring each design phase builds meaningfully on the last. Through sketches, modelling, and continuous feedback loops, we craft creative, practical, and place-specific solutions that reflect our clients’ vision and community aspirations.

The Detailed Design phase translates these conceptual ideas into buildable outcomes. We produce comprehensive documentation—including models, technical drawings, specifications, and material selections—to ensure the design intent is preserved through to Issue for Construction. This stage involves close coordination with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to resolve complexities and refine every detail.

As Digital Engineering and BIM Workflows have evolved, Tract has developed our  modelling approach to adopt the benefits of BIM as more projects embrace advanced digital workflows. By embracing 3d as a core workflow, we have proven we can collaborate seamlessly with architectural, civil, and structural team members, shaping landforms that adopt key site features and blend the proposed built form within the surrounding site context.

This approach allows Tract to regularly integrate complex designs in Revit, IFC or DWG Formats, an essential workflow to test design options, especially for complex grading solutions.  To communicate our design intent, we can apply visualisations renderings, that incorporate landscape treatments, planting and materials that provide a realistic view of the future built outcome within their urban and / or environmental context.

We provide support to our clients and their projects through the construction phase to Final handover, providing site inspections and reporting, contract administration, and quality assurance.

Our team works collaboratively with contractors, clients and approval authorities to ensure the landscape is delivered to the highest standard and true to vision.

Our landscape architecture team brings specialised expertise in designing on-structure environments such as rooftop landscapes, podium gardens, green terraces and facades. These projects demand a deep understanding of environmental conditions, structural limitations, and technical coordination with architects, engineers, and other consultants.

We navigate the complexities of soil profiles, waterproofing, drainage, structural loading, and maintenance to deliver resilient, buildable, and ecologically sound solutions. Our designs are tailored to each project’s unique requirements—balancing regulatory compliance, cost, and long-term viability.

By integrating vegetation and canopy cover into built environments, we help mitigate urban heat island effects, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and support energy efficiency. Our work also fosters social wellbeing by creating vibrant outdoor spaces for recreation, connection, and engagement.

With a proven track record and a collaborative approach, we transform challenging on-structure sites into thriving, people-focused landscapes.

At Tract, we recognise the vital role of play in supporting health, wellbeing and community connection. Guided by our dedicated play strategist, we leverage the latest industry research to drive innovation, ensuring that spaces are not only engaging, but also support growth and development.

Our multidisciplinary team offers services that combine user-centred design, mapping, and contextual assessments to identify opportunities for both formal and informal play across playgrounds, active recreation and intergenerational spaces.

We use this approach to embed play within the broader landscape, while also placing equal emphasis on construction methodologies, maintenance and safety. This results in the delivery of socially responsive, inclusive and resilient play spaces and networks.

Our Landscape Planning and Strategy services provide a high-level, evidence-based approach to shaping land use, open space networks, and green infrastructure across urban and regional contexts. We work closely with councils, developers, and stakeholders to deliver strategic frameworks that balance environmental values, community needs, and future growth.

Through site analysis, policy alignment, and spatial planning, we identify opportunities and constraints, set clear design principles, and guide long-term decision-making. Our work ensures landscapes are resilient, connected, and ready to adapt to changing environmental and social conditions.

Our team of highly experienced landscape architects offers Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) services that combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of the local context. We assess how proposed developments will affect the landscape’s character and the views from key sites, ensuring sensitive and well-informed design responses. Using industry-standard methods, we evaluate potential impacts on visual amenity and landscape values, working closely with planners, architects, developers, and communities.

We collaborate with our Media team and utilise state-of-the-art GIS and digital engineering software, along with 2D and 3D visual modelling tools, to produce realistic and verifiable images of proposed development options efficiently. Our LVIA assessments support planning applications, guide mitigation strategies, and help shape projects that respect landscape character and values

Our experienced landscape architects provide Expert Witness Services to support legal and planning processes with clear, objective, and evidence-based advice. We offer professional assessments and expert testimony on matters such as visual impact, landscape character, regulatory compliance and design quality.

With a deep understanding of statutory frameworks and design principles, we prepare robust reports and present findings in tribunals and panels. Our experienced team is skilled in communicating complex landscape issues with clarity and credibility, helping clients navigate disputes and achieve fair, informed outcomes.