Downtown Brampton Public Realm Plan + Streetscape Manual receives a Brampton Urban Design Award
Image: Downtown Brampton Public Realm Plan + Streetscape ManualThe Brampton Urban Design Awards is a biennial awards program that recognizes design excellence and acknowledges significant contributions made by city-builders, urban designers, architects, planners, landscape architects, artists and design students. These awards celebrate innovation and creativity in the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive built environments in Brampton.
This year, Downtown Brampton Public Realm Plan + Streetscape Manual received an Award of Merit in the Visions, Masterplans, and Large Places Design category.
The jury commented: "The Downtown Brampton Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Manual sets out an ambitious and comprehensive framework to guide the city’s historic core through a period of transformative growth. Its people-first approach places strong emphasis on connectivity, accessibility, and creating vibrant spaces that elevate everyday experiences downtown. The clarity and comprehensiveness of the guidelines provide an important foundation for developers, decision-makers, and the public to envision a cohesive future for Brampton’s public realm. While the greatest impact will be realized through implementation, the document already reflects a bold and forward-thinking vision that positions Downtown Brampton as a cultural, economic, and social hub for decades to come.”
The Public Realm Plan and Streetscape Manual is a component of the City of Brampton Integrated Downtown Plan (IDP), which aims to unlock Downtown Brampton’s potential as a pivotal economic driver, regional cultural hub, and innovation district. The purpose of the Plan and Manual is to elevate the quality of spaces between buildings – the streets, lanes, squares, plazas, and parks – to advance and support the social life of the city. This people-first design approach maximizes opportunities for people to enjoy life comfortably and safely in the public realm and to make downtown Brampton welcoming and equitable for all.