City invites more feedback, building on initial input to inform Brantford 2050 vision

BRANTFORD, ON – Our sincere thanks to the nearly 1,000 residents who participated in the initial phase of the Brantford 2050 Vision engagement campaign. Building on the feedback we received to date, we invite the community to participate in a follow-up survey to help further shape the City’s 2050 vision.

In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, this summer the City was excited to launch an extensive community engagement campaign to plan for our city’s future. The "Brantford 2050: Mapping Our Path Forward Together" initiative is an important opportunity to collaboratively develop a new City of Brantford Vision that, together, as a community, will help shape Brantford's future and establish an updated vision to guide the City’s planning and priorities over the next several decades.

Participation is open to all residents and business owners in Brantford. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete and asks participants to share their opinions about Brantford’s future in business and industry; climate and sustainability; fostering a welcoming and diverse community; transit and infrastructure; tourism, sport, and culture; and supporting our most vulnerable citizens. To participate in the survey, please visit www.Brantford2050.ca.

Mayor Kevin Davis emphasized the importance of community involvement in this initiative, saying, “I encourage everyone to participate in this campaign and share their ideas on how we can build a stronger, more vibrant and inclusive Brantford for all of our citizens. By working together and gathering diverse input from our community, we can create a vision for 2050 that reflects our community’s collective vision for the future of our city.” 

If you would like more information about this research study, please contact the principal investigator James F. Popham by email (jfpopham@wlu.ca) or phone (548-889-4283). This study has been reviewed by and received ethics clearance through the Wilfrid Laurier University Research Ethics Board (REB#9032).

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Media Contact:

Heather Carvalho | Manager, Communications and Community Engagement City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5741 | hcarvalho@brantford.ca