The spatial strategy for Westhaven Marina integrates it's green' and 'blue' spaces, to guide future development and the integration of the proposed marina infrastructure. The development potential, public access and walking/cycling transform the marina into a multi-functional destination.

The project provides a continuous 'shared path' along the Westhaven foreshore between Wynyard Quarter and the Auckland Harbour Bridge including new waters edge open spaces, marina infrastructure and new coastal structures such as piers, observation platforms, lookouts and the ecological enhancement of the coastal margin zone.