Brampton Facts and Stats

Brampton Facts

Brampton is the 9th largest city in Canada; 4th largest in Ontario and 3rd largest within the Greater Toronto Area.
Average annual growth rate: 4.16%
2011 census population: 523,911;
Brampton population represents people from more than 175 distinct ethnic backgrounds who speak over 70 different languages
Land area: 266.71 square kilometres
Open space/parks: 4,000 acres
3rd largest local economy within the GTA regional centre (152,577 employees - 2011)
Estimated Average Household Income of $93,961(2011)
The City of Brampton’s 2012 current operational budget is $455 million and its capital budget is $191 million.
Immediately adjacent to Canada’s largest international airport – Pearson International

Environment

In 2001, launched a 10-year citywide valley re-naturalization planting program
For 2008, approximately $1 million has been allocated for new plantings
By 2012, the City will have planted approximately: 24,000 trees; 200,000 shrubs; 60,000 native perennials in more than 400 acres of valley lands
Home to Heart Lake and Claireville conservation areas
The City is committed protecting the natural environment and encouraging pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented development
Procurement strategy focuses on greening - from cleaning products to furniture to building fixtures to vehicles
Entire Brampton transit and corporate fleet uses renewable and sustainable bio-diesel fuel
Brampton Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (BEPAC) formed to provide advice on sound environmental management policies City-wide

Growth Management

Has the largest supply of vacant designated and developable residential and employment land within 40 kilometres of Pearson International Airport
The Province of Ontario has designated the City of Brampton as an Urban Growth Centre
Brampton to accommodate population of 725,00 by the year 2031
The City of Brampton Official Plan charts the course for land use decision-making within the municipality for approximately the next 20 – 30 years
Since 2003, the City has implemented a Growth Management Program (GMP) to respond to the challenges and opportunities of a high rate of growth
Brampton’s Development Allocation, a major component of the City’s Growth Management Program, caps limit of residential units that can be draft-approved each year

Sustainable Growth

Downtown revitalization a priority with significant investments including the $55 million Rose Theatre Brampton, which has spurred economic activity in the downtown core
Currently planning for Mount Pleasant community development project – an environmentally sensitive approach to urban planning
A signature transit-oriented community, Mount Pleasant features a mix of residential and commercial areas that preserves elements of the natural space
Mount Pleasant favours transit, walking and cycling over cars and will be supported by a strong central transit spine, mixed use and green corridors
Züm, is an exciting multi-year project that will introduce bus rapid transit service in the city’s main corridors connecting to neighbouring municipalities of York, and Mississauga
The City has committed $95 million to Züm; provincial and federal governments each contributed $95 million for a total project cost of $285 million
First phase of Züm becomes operational in 2010; completion expected in 2013

Community

In 2007, became the first city in the GTA and one of 10 in North America to be designated as an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization
The Flower City Strategy engages citizens in various projects that have helped Brampton achieve its status as Canada’s Flower City
First recipient of the “Best Blooming Community in Canada” in 2006 and received numerous awards since then. (See awards)
Play Works, a partnership of organizations concerned about youth development, gave the City a Youth Friendly Community Recognition Award in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 the City achieved a Platinum status.
In 2006, visible minorities accounted for 57.03% (or 246,145 persons) of Brampton’s total population
South Asians accounted for 31.69% of the total population and was the largest minority group in 2006
More than 42,000 seniors attend over 100 dedicated programs each year at the seniors centres
Brampton Civic Hospital that opened in 2007 provides the community with a modern facility, advanced medical equipment and a comprehensive range of health services

Economy

Enjoys a Triple ‘A’ (AAA) credit rating by Standard & Poor reflecting a debt-free position, exceptional liquidity levels and excellent economy
Over 80% of businesses in Brampton are small and medium sized (less than 50 employees)
Major economic sectors: advanced manufacturing, automotive and aerospace; retail administration and logistics; information and communication technology; food and beverage; life sciences and business services
Diversified economy (72% services-producing; 28% goods-producing)
Some major employers include MD Robotics, Chrysler Canada, Rogers ABB, Coca-Cola, Canadian Tire and Loblaw
Youngest median age labour force in the GTA (33.7 years - 2006)
Growing multicultural labour force supply (6% per year)
Sustainable physical infrastructure (highways, rail, airport)
Productivity of Brampton labour force: GDP per employee = $75,000
Home to the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, a leading centre for emerging technologies, science and business education, and Algoma University's Brampton Campus

Infrastructure

The Rose Theatre Brampton is a state-of-the-art facility that includes an 880-seat theatre, a 140-seat secondary hall and community space for meetings
90 kms of trails and pathways and 400 parks
120 recreation centres, corporate buildings/properties, and other specialized facilities that include: ice rinks, pools, fitness areas, racquet sports courts, indoor soccer centre, curling rinks, ski hill, indoor tennis centre, seniors centre
The $120 million “Making Great Things Happen” initiative included construction of Brampton Soccer Centre (July 2007), Cassie Campbell Community Centre (Sept 2008) and refurbishment of Earnscliffe (Sept 2007) and Century Gardens (Oct 2008) recreation centres
11 fire stations
The new 285,000 square feet, state-of-the-art Brampton Transit Sandalwood Facility (June 2008) houses a maintenance garage, control centre and call centre

Awards

2009: Play Works Youth Friendly Community Platinum designation
2008: Canada Blooms Best Use of Colour and Outstanding Use of Annuals and Perennials; Brampton Soccer Centre wins Design Excellence award and Nomination for People's Choice by Ontario Association of Architects, Recreation Management’s Innovation Architecture & Design Award and Best of Canada Award for Interior Design from Canadian Interiors Magazine; Play Works Youth Friendly Community; Communities in Bloom International title for the first time.
2007: Five Bloom rating by Communities in Bloom International; Canada Blooms People's Choice, Best Use of Colour and Best Use of Annuals and Perennials; WHO International Safe Community; World Leadership Awards Finalist in Town Planning; Play Works Youth Friendly Community; Design Exchange Bronze Awards for Brampton Soccer Centre in the category of Architecture – Commercial; and Interior Design – Commercial; and Brampton Urban Design Award of Excellence for Brampton Soccer Centre
2006: Best Blooming Community in Canada; WinterLights five star rating and Caring Community; Canada Blooms People’s Choice Award for Favourite Feature Garden and Universal Access Award for Best Access in the Show; Play Works Youth Friendly Community
2004: Communities in Bloom National Capital Commission Award for “Best Floral displays in Canada”; Special Recognition for City’s Gateway Beautification program; Special recognition for Environmental Initiatives from Landscape Ontario