Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program

The Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program is an initiative within the Community Safety & Well-Being Office, at the City of Brampton. It is an innovative way to engage Brampton residents and encourage civic community building. Through the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program, residents have the opportunity to play an active role, and even take the lead, in shaping the future of their neighbourhood.

We want to have meaningful conversations in our neighbourhoods. Residents, join us and share what you love about your neighbourhood and what can be changed. Though the City is there to support, the strongest neighbourhoods are made by the people who live there. Participate now!

2022 Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program Survey

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2022 Neighbourhood Mapping Tool

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How it all Began

This program was created in response to the Brampton 2040 Vision: Living the Mosaic’s Action Item #3-1: A Complete Neighbourhood Audit. A complete neighbourhood audit is a way of systematically updating and revitalizing neighbourhoods to ensure full provisions for comfortable and sustainable living.

Delivering the 2022 Program

The Community Safety & Well-Being Office, through the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program, is committed to engaging our community in a welcoming, thoughtful, safe and healthy setting. With an adapted approach of both in-person and online components, the 2022 Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program will feature visits to 15 pre-identified neighbourhoods across each of the ten wards in Brampton, that have not been visited through the program in previous years (i.e. 2018-2021). For each ward pairing, the format will feature:

Virtual walk and online engagement
In-person walk and in-person workshop engagement
In-person engagement in partnership with municipal partners

As in previous years the program has run, residents have the opportunity to contribute to the conversation about neighbourhoods:

I love it here
I wish this was here
We can do better here

All Brampton residents can play an active role in shaping the future of the community.

Discover Nurturing Neighbourhoods and Get Involved

There are many ways to participate in the process and have your voice heard. To take part in the experience, you can watch the virtual walk video, share your comments through an interactive online mapping activity, and provide feedback by taking the neighbourhood survey. Here are some tips to help you along the way!

Before the walk

Review the walking route map to get familiar with the course
Think about the things in your neighbourhood that you love, or would like to see change
Ask a neighbour if they’re interested in joining you along the walk

Day of the walk

Watch the walk video and think about the questions asked throughout the video
If you’re able, take the walk yourself
Take the neighbourhood survey

After the walk

Share your comments and ideas on the interactive mapping exercise
Fill out the survey and encourage a neighbour to take the virtual experience
Share an idea with your neighbours and connect with the Program Leads to help get started

Missed a walk

Don’t worry, videos will be available online to view at your leisure
Map your ideas and fill out the survey
If you’re lucky, your neighbours have already mobilized on actions in your neighbourhood, and you can join in on the fun!

Nurturing Neighbourhoods: 2022 Program Schedule

Together with residents, we toured and discovered hidden gems in 15 new neighbourhoods this year!

Fletcher's Meadow (N+S) and Van Kirk

August 9 | Wards 2 & 6
Walk & Workshop:
Cassie Campbell Community Centre,
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Lundy Village / Fletcher's Creek

August 23 | Wards 1 & 5
Walk & Workshop:
Chris Gibson Recreation Centre,
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

County Court

August 30 | Ward 4
Virtual Tour

Bramalea M-Section

September 1 | Ward 7
Virtual Tour

Countryside

September 6 | Ward 9
Virtual Tour

Churchville

September 8 | Ward 6
Virtual Tour

Bramalea G-Section

September 13 | Wards 7 & 8
Walk & Workshop:
Greenbriar Recreation Centre,
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Northwood Park

September 20 | Ward 5
Virtual Tour

Downtown South

September 29 | Ward 3
Virtual Tour

Castlemore Estates and Wildfield

September 27 | Wards 9 & 10
Walk & Workshop: Gore Meadows Community Centre,
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Bramalea Woods

October 4 | Ward 7
Virtual Tour

Rosedale Village

October 6 | Ward 9
Virtual Tour

Sheridan

October 11 | Ward 3 & 4
Walk & Workshop:
Susan Fennell Sportsplex,
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Alloa

October 18 | Ward 2
Virtual Tour

Downtown North

October 21 | Ward 1
Virtual Tour

Resources and Toolkits

GeoHub

Visit GeoHub to learn more about the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program.

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YouTube

Check out the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program virtual tours on the City of Brampton's YouTube page.

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Previous Program Results

Resources

Below are some ways you can take action in your neighbourhood and promote community connections.

Community Gardens

Community Gardens are fun for the whole family. Spend the season caring for your own plot in your nearby park.

Tree Planting

The Community Development division runs several community tree planting events throughout the year.

Adopt-A-Park

Adopt-a-Park partnerships offer a great opportunity for groups to get involved in their community.

Road Closures

Road closures can accommodate a recreational or community event in your neighbourhood.

Traffic Calming

Traffic Calming Measures are implemented to address issues with vehicles speeding, excessive traffic volumes and neighbourhood safety.

Parks Cleanup

Residents can participate by donating their time to help remove litter and create healthy, vibrant spaces.

Advanced Brampton Fund

Supports community-based activities that will have a positive impact within Brampton!

Community Engagement

Brampton offers a wide variety of projects within the community to get you involved!

Environmental Education

The Community Development division has a variety of educational stewardship programs for students Kindergarten through Grade 8.