Downtown Brampton interested in doing a First Impressions Community Exchange program.

Below is a profile for the community:

Community Name
County/Region: Brampton,ON Region of Peel
Population
  1. 593,600 (2016)
Preferred Timing for Exchange    September 2019
Type of Exchange    Not sure at this time
Special Notes (challenges, issues, priorities)    High vacancy rate, have challenges with regards to community issues in the area such as homelessness, drug addiction, prostitution and mental health. Neighbourhood and the downtown is going through a number of transitions.
Heritage/cultural assets (e.g., architecture, theatre)    Rose Theatre, Gage Park, Peel Art Museum & Archives (PAMA)
Cultural events/festivals    Easter Egg Hunt, TASTE of BRAMPTON, Party in the LANES, Ladies Night Out, a number of cultural events in the downtown core
Economic drivers/main economic base    Retail, Commercial & Industrial
Primary economic sector influence (e.g., agriculture, forestry, mining)    Professional services, retail and restaurants.
Proximity to major highways (Trans Canada, 400 series)    10-15 minutes from the 410/401 & 407
Proximity to waterways/waterfront    No
Proximity to railways (passenger or freight)    Yes
Schools – high school, post-secondary, number and type    Highschools, University of Algoma, Sheridan College, The Change School of Continuing Education.
Municipal office in the community    Yes
Large (neighbouring) city influence    Mississauga & Toronto
Industrial Park    N/A
Roofed Accommodation (hotels, motels, B&B)    Yes
FICE Coordinator
FICE Coordinator’s Contact Information
Provincial Advisor for the area    Kim Reep
Provincial Advisor’s Contact Information    [email protected]
905-246-0868

 

Is your community similar? If so, would your community be interested in matching with Downtown Brampton for this project?

BIAs interested in doing a First Impressions Community Exchange (FICE) with Brampton or with another community should contact their OMAFRA Advisor.

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