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COMMUNITY CONNECTION - Brampton exemplifies community living

Whenever the words municipal government come up in conversation, many people may think "how boring". Yet, it is this very level of government that directly affects your daily life; recreation services, property taxes, zoning, parking, road repairs, and fire services.
[ 2002-09-25 ]

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One municipality stands apart by being accessible and providing exceptional service to its residential and corporate citizens -- Brampton.

Brampton is recognized as a beautiful city with a rich heritage and a rapidly growing population of 350,000. People from all corners of the world come to live here. Residents, corporations, and entrepreneurs, have easy access to City Hall, so they can have their say in decisions that will influence their lives. The city runs smoothly and economically, thanks to a responsible and accountable municipal government that acts in the best interest of its constituents.

Brampton is blooming. Construction activity exceeded one billion dollars for the second consecutive year, positioning Brampton as the third most active economy in the Greater Toronto Area and seventh in the country. In 2001, a total of 221 businesses relocated, expanded or were formed in Brampton, resulting in 4,500 new jobs -- a 19% increase compared to 2000.

Residents are proud of their community parks, recreational opportunities, natural ponds and splendid wooded areas. True to the city's Clean and Green campaign and returning to Brampton's Flowertown roots, the city planted 43,000 square feet of new flowerbeds in 2002 and continues to upgrade pathways and playgrounds.


Since all roads lead to Brampton, the city is rolling out an aggressive road construction and repair program to provide 85 lane kilometres of road and infrastructure improvements to bridges, watercourses, traffic signals and sidewalks. Along with new bus routes and improved GO Train service, these developments will set in motion a seamless flow of people, goods and services in and around the city.

"With the fast rate of residential growth, investing in Brampton's infrastructure today is preventive medicine -- it helps avert traffic problems tomorrow," says city manager Lorne McCool.

Brampton is anticipating high population and job growth over the next 20 to 30 years through its Official Plan and Community Plans, seeing 12,000 people move to Brampton each year. Brampton actively co-ordinates new housing development with expanded road systems, new recreation centers, fire halls, transit facilities and other essential features of well planned communities such as plazas and parks/playgrounds. Taxpayers in Brampton know their money is wisely spent.

Brampton has a lot to be proud of. And to top off the city's many honours, mayor Susan Fennell, council, staff and residents can look forward to a year of magnificent sesquicentennial celebrations as this growing community marks its 150th birthday in 2003.

For more information about Brampton, visit www.city.brampton.on.ca or call 905-874-2000.



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