Hamilton City Council has approved development plans for a waterfront development, Block 16, in the Pier 8 community, after years of extensive community engagement and collaboration between Waterfront Shores Corporation (Waterfront Shores) and the city.
The approved 45-storey tower allows for additional 150 family-sized units and aims to transform Hamilton into a distinguished waterfront city and foster new opportunities that reimagine city placemaking. As part of the council decision, Waterfront Shores is looking forward to working with the city to fulfill the updated direction on net-zero carbon building design standards.
Working with leading and world-renowned architect Bruce Kuwabara, founder of KPMB Architects, the development is set to be a new anchor for the waterfront. The cylindrical and lily-design building brings striking new architecture that is emblematic of the revitalization of the Hamilton Harbour.
In addition to Block 16, the approval also includes public art opportunities and new public spaces, including a publicly accessible look-out terrace.
“This council decision marks a historic day for the great City of Hamilton. With this landmark approval, Hamilton is well on its way to become a world-class waterfront city and we are proud to be one crucial step forward in making this a reality. On behalf of our partners at Waterfront Shores, we’d like to thank the city staff, the community partners and the entire Hamilton community for their commitment and support on the project” says Joe Valela, founder and principal of Tercot Communities.
