Open space planning
We work with state and local governments, NGOs and private industry to shape cities and regional communities for decades to come. Our work creates functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing environments that promote community engagement, well-being, and ecological health.
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Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning
We work with our clients to understand the current and future needs of the community regarding open space, including recreational, environmental, and social needs. We develop a clear vision for the future of open spaces, including specific goals and objectives, and establish policies and guidelines for open space planning and management.
Open space planning
We have a strong track record and significant capability in open space planning and research. We have delivered some of the more influential open space plans for Greater Melbourne, including providing input into the Open Space for Everyone Strategy, the Frankston to Mornington Parkland Plan, and the marram baba Regional Parkland Plan. In NSW and Qld, we have provided insights and projects such as The Coast Green Space Background and Direction Report (Qld), Wave Break Island Feasibility Study (Qld), the NSW Open Space Strategy (NSW), and planning for investment in open space for Cumberland Council (NSW).
Adaptation and resilience
Mosaic Insights has expertise across technical, social science and data science to help clients with adaptation and resilience. We understand the complexity of managing climate change risks, quantifying impact and working with others to plan for a more resilient community. We have delivered community-led resilience projects and understand the difference between adaptation and resilience. We provide our clients with the evidence to support adaptation to climate risks, and provide the planning, engagement and evaluation advice.
Industry leadership
Our industry leaders are known for their deep expertise and knowledge in their field. They bring a thorough understanding of industry trends, technologies and best practices.

Dr Dom Blackham
Dom is a geographer with specialist expertise in resilient and liveable catchments and cities. He has a particular interest in bringing together open space, urban water, green infrastructure and restoration planning for environmental and social outcomes.<br><br>Over his 20-year career in consulting and research, Dom has delivered complex projects and helped clients solve intractable problems. His collaborative approach, advanced project management capability, workshop facilitation skills, and deep technical knowledge allow him to develop strategies, plans and on-ground actions that meet multiple and often competing, objectives. Dom is a regular presenter and panellist at industry conferences.<br><br>Dom has pioneered the application of genuinely integrated, evidence-based approaches to understanding how open space networks, urban forests and urban water can influence sustainable, liveable cities.

Matthew Bolton
<p class="CVBodyText">Matt is a AILA Registered Landscape Architect and senior environmental planning, design and construction consultant with over 20 years’ experience in management of environmentally and culturally significant urban, rural, waterway, coastal and bushland landscapes.</p><p class="CVBodyText">He has proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in wetland and waterway design, bushland and waterway restoration and establishment of sustainable recreational and major open space infrastructure in complex high profile public open space areas.</p>
Projects in Open Space Planning
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AI and machine learning
We work with our clients to deploy AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making through predictive analytics and improving data-driven insights.
Nature-based solutions
Our work focuses on the integration of natural processes and ecosystems to address challenges such as climate change, flooding, air quality, and biodiversity loss. Our work improves urban resilience and enhances the well-being of communities.
Urban greening and cooling
We believe nature in cities plays a critical role in both community wellbeing and ecological health. We develop strategies and plans for open space, urban forests, greening and cooling.
Social science
We are leaders in environmental social science; we specialise in human-nature connections where we identify areas of social enquiry to inform environmental planning and evaluation.
Spatial and data science
We integrate and analyse big data sets, write algorithms, apply advanced GIS techniques, and develop dashboards and other visualisations to communicate complex science and ideas in beautiful, accessible ways.