At present, Harbour Esplanade is only partially complete. The roadway south of Bourke Street is yet to be developed and parts of the Victoria Harbour waterfront remain at the original elevated level with the old wharf structures.  A functional review undertaken by VicUrban identified several issues that require consideration, including lack of weather protection and confusion between pedestrian, cyclist and tram routes.

VicUrban appointed a team of consultants lead by a joint venture between Black Kosloff Knott and Taylor Cullity Lethlean (BKK/TCL) to develop concept designs for Harbour Esplanade.
Tree Logic is working as a sub-consultant to BKK/TCL providing arboricultural information to the areas of tree selection, tree planting systems complimentary to Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), tree stock assessment and procurement, and tree maintenance scheduling.
The project area comprises 700 metres of public space between Docklands Drive to the north and Bourke Street (adjacent to Docklands Park) to the south.