Redevelopment of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares

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Ken Whillans and Garden Squares are being reimagined to enhance their role as the civic and cultural heart of Downtown Brampton — and now is your chance to influence their transformation. This is a great opportunity to view innovative design concepts from five renowned local and international firms and share your thoughts. Your feedback will serve as one of the evaluation criteria and ensure these spaces reflect the values, needs and aspirations of our community.

How to participate

There are several ways for you to get involved and help shape the future of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares. Share your feedback by completing the online survey, attend the Jane’s Walk for a guided tour and discussion or drop by the Public Open House to explore the design concepts and speak directly with the project team. Whether online or in-person, your input will inform the City’s evaluation process and influence the final design direction.

Explore the Design Concepts

The design concepts submitted by the shortlisted teams are now available for public viewing. These proposals are currently under review by the City of Brampton. Your feedback is essential—help shape the future of these important civic spaces by exploring the designs and sharing your thoughts.

Complete the Online Survey

Click here to complete the survey and have your feedback included as part of the evaluation process guiding the final design direction.

Join an In-Person Event

Design Competition Open House – Design Concepts for Ken Whillans and Garden Squares Redevelopment
May 27 at 6:00 pm
Location: City Hall Conservatory

Drop in to explore the proposed design concepts, hear a presentation from City staff, and take part in interactive feedback sessions. This is your chance to engage directly with the project team, share your thoughts and help shape the future of Brampton’s vibrant spaces.

Jane’s Walk- Guided walking tour of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares
May 27 at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Brampton City Hall (2 Wellington Street West)

Join Jane’s Walk a guided walking tour when we will explore the redevelopment of Ken Whillans Square and Garden Square — two prominent civic spaces in the heart of Downtown Brampton. Jane's Walk is an annual, global festival celebrating city walking tours inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs.

This year’s Jane’s Walk is themed “Public Spaces for a Vibrant Downtown.” The tour will examine the historical evolution, current role and future potential of these public spaces.

Help shape the future of Downtown Brampton — your input counts!

What happens next?

Following the open house and online survey, all community feedback will be reviewed and summarized. This input will be shared with the Competition Evaluation Team, who will consider it alongside technical assessments and other key criteria to select the winning design. The selected concept will guide the detailed design and redevelopment of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares — bringing us one step closer to realizing vibrant, inclusive, accessible and resilient public spaces in the heart of Downtown Brampton.

Ken Whillans and Garden Squares are being reimagined to enhance their role as the civic and cultural heart of Downtown Brampton — and now is your chance to influence their transformation. This is a great opportunity to view innovative design concepts from five renowned local and international firms and share your thoughts. Your feedback will serve as one of the evaluation criteria and ensure these spaces reflect the values, needs and aspirations of our community.

How to participate

There are several ways for you to get involved and help shape the future of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares. Share your feedback by completing the online survey, attend the Jane’s Walk for a guided tour and discussion or drop by the Public Open House to explore the design concepts and speak directly with the project team. Whether online or in-person, your input will inform the City’s evaluation process and influence the final design direction.

Explore the Design Concepts

The design concepts submitted by the shortlisted teams are now available for public viewing. These proposals are currently under review by the City of Brampton. Your feedback is essential—help shape the future of these important civic spaces by exploring the designs and sharing your thoughts.

Complete the Online Survey

Click here to complete the survey and have your feedback included as part of the evaluation process guiding the final design direction.

Join an In-Person Event

Design Competition Open House – Design Concepts for Ken Whillans and Garden Squares Redevelopment
May 27 at 6:00 pm
Location: City Hall Conservatory

Drop in to explore the proposed design concepts, hear a presentation from City staff, and take part in interactive feedback sessions. This is your chance to engage directly with the project team, share your thoughts and help shape the future of Brampton’s vibrant spaces.

Jane’s Walk- Guided walking tour of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares
May 27 at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Brampton City Hall (2 Wellington Street West)

Join Jane’s Walk a guided walking tour when we will explore the redevelopment of Ken Whillans Square and Garden Square — two prominent civic spaces in the heart of Downtown Brampton. Jane's Walk is an annual, global festival celebrating city walking tours inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs.

This year’s Jane’s Walk is themed “Public Spaces for a Vibrant Downtown.” The tour will examine the historical evolution, current role and future potential of these public spaces.

Help shape the future of Downtown Brampton — your input counts!

What happens next?

Following the open house and online survey, all community feedback will be reviewed and summarized. This input will be shared with the Competition Evaluation Team, who will consider it alongside technical assessments and other key criteria to select the winning design. The selected concept will guide the detailed design and redevelopment of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares — bringing us one step closer to realizing vibrant, inclusive, accessible and resilient public spaces in the heart of Downtown Brampton.

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    The City of Brampton wants your feedback on the future of Ken Whillans and Garden Squares.Your responses will help shape the final design selection. Survey results will be compiled and used as part of the evaluation process. 

    To learn more about each of the full design proposals, click here.


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