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 an​​d 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 Neighbou​rhoods 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

Discover Nur​turing 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

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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

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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

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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!

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Nurturing Neighbourhoods: 2022 Program Schedule

Videos will be launched regularly, allowing you to discover some hidden gems in 15 new neighbourhoods this year!​

Resources and Toolkits

• 2021 Progress Report - Community Heartbeat (2.6 MB) (pdf)​
• 2020 Progress Report - Community Heartbeat (9.37 MB) (pdf)
• 2019 Progress Report - Community Heartbeat (37.4 MB) (pdf)
• 2018 Neighbourhood Audit Tool and Pilot Results (6.61 MB) (pdf)

Resources

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