Public Realm

Quality parks, squares and open green spaces, linked by streets, cycle paths and laneways all contribute to the character and liveability of a place. These green spaces cool urban environments, improve air and water quality, mitigate flooding and support biodiversity – providing sanctuary for people and sustaining urban ecosystems.

HASSELL unlocks the potential of public spaces for the people that use and enjoy them. We tease out the story of each site, undertaking detailed research and analysis to identify its distinctive qualities and development opportunities. This knowledge guides our design response and the site’s evolution as an authentic, engaging and enduring public place.

We strive to deliver dynamic, contextual and well-integrated public landscapes that address sustainable design challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams work seamlessly to ensure a symbiosis of natural and built elements; and we are particularly proud to have made many innovative contributions to green infrastructure and the rehabilitation of natural ecologies on post-industrial sites.

Our shared and strategic approach to the public realm – collaborating with clients, community and stakeholders – maximises our ability to create a more inclusive and sustainable urban future.