A reconnection of the City of Hamilton to its harbour will be instrumental in the renaissance of the city overall.

The harbour has always played an important role in the city's industry, but unfortunately many citizens experience a physical and visual disconnection from their waterfront, having been forced to turn their back on the natural resource which gave birth to their city. The appropriate nickname of 'Steeltown' has been ingrained in the minds of local citizens, and remains the national image of the city. While it would be unreasonable to ignore the important role that steel has played in Hamilton's development, it should not be the city's defining characteristic, as the steel industry itself was dependant on the existence of the harbour. The natural terrain of the city, including the waterfront, represents the beauty of Hamilton, the reason why explorers decided to settle here in the first place. The proposed redevelopment plan is an attempt to create a west harbourfront which reacquaints Hamilton with its former self: a Baycity.