Come Around to a New Downtown

As part of the Downtown Brantford Project and the City’s plan to create a more attractive and sustainable core that supports increased economic development and growth, we are excited to initiate a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Downtown Streetscaping.

The Downtown Streetscaping EA will focus on finding solutions to improve walkability, accessibility, and underground infrastructure to allow for additional development, enhance the infrastructure for all transportation modes, and increase pedestrian capacity. The area of study includes Colborne Street and Dalhousie Street from the junction, extending to Brant Avenue and Icomm Drive. It also captures the connecting north/south streets between this area including Brant Avenue, King Street, Queen Street, Market Street, Charlotte Street, and Clarence Street

Area of Study

Map 1 – Detailed study area from Brant Avenue to Alfred Street
Map 1 – Detailed study area from Brant Avenue to Alfred Street

Map 2 – Detailed study area from Park Avenue to Colborne Street and Dalhousie Street junction
Map 2 – Detailed study area from Park Avenue to Colborne Street and Dalhousie Street junction

We want to hear from you

Through the Downtown Brantford Project, the City is aiming to create a more attractive and sustainable core that supports increased economic development and growth. We are excited to hear your thoughts about what is important to you and what you would like to see in a new Downtown. Public engagement and community feedback are a key part of the study so we will be reaching out to hear from you, our residents, throughout this process. 

Virtual Public Information Centre 1 - November 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City hosted this first Public Information Centre (PIC) virtually, to provide an overview of the project, including the EA process, potential cross sections for feedback, and evaluation criteria. In addition to the following video, a transcript of the video content and the entire PIC boards are also available for review.

In addition to the following Question and Answer Town Hall video, a transcript of the video content and the presentation slides are available for review.

A consolidated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document has been prepared based on comments submitted to the Project Team throughout the first Virtual PIC. 
Virtual Public Information Centre 2 - May 2021

A virtual live meeting was held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. for members of the public to provide input directly to the project team. Presentation slides are available for review. A two-week question and comment period closed on Thursday, May 27, 2021. 

Recording of Live Meeting

 A consolidated list of questions and answers is also available for review.
Public Information Centre 3 - April 2022

The City hosted a Public Information Centre (PIC) in person on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie St., Brantford, ON. The PIC provided information about the EA, findings from the technical studies, key issues from previous PICs, evaluation criteria, and the preferred alternative. 

For those who were unable to attend in-person, presentation slides are available for review online. The Project Team accepted questions and comments for a two-week period which closed on April 21, 2022.

A consolidated list of questions and answers is also available for review.

Notice of Study Completion 

The Notice of Study Completion was first issued on March 30, 2023. This Notice initiated a 30 calendar day Public Review Period. We encourage members of the public to review the Project File and share their comments or concerns by April 29, 2023.

Project File

Downtown Brantford Streetscape Environmental Assessment Summary [6MB]

Appendix A – Archaeological Report [13MB]

Appendix B – Cultural Heritage Report [11MB]

Appendix C – Natural Environment Assessment [4MB]

Appendix D1 – Geotechnical Report [36MB]

Appendix D2 - Screening Level ESA Report [65MB]

Appendix E – Parking, Transit and Wayfinding Report [18MB]

Appendix F – Transportation and Traffic Analysis [10MB]

Appendix G – RAB Screening Report [13MB]

Appendix H – PIC No. 1 [8MB]

Appendix I – PIC No. 2 [8MB]

Appendix J – PIC No. 3 [39MB]

Appendix K – Study Area and Concept Plan [6MB]

Appendix L – Stakeholder Meetings [9MB]

Appendix M – Notice of Study Commencement [1MB]

Appendix N – Workshops [27MB]

Appendix O – Council Report [1MB]

Appendix P – Notice of Study Completion [1MB]

Appendix Q – Lighting Study [19MB]

Appendix R – Public and Stakeholder Comments [19MB]

Your feedback is important to us! 

If you wish to submit comments or would like to be added to the project mailing list, please use one of the following methods:

  • By Mail – please mail to Gagan Batra, City of Brantford, 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 2J2
  • By Phone – please contact the City at 519-759-4150 Ext. 5426
  • By E-mail – please contact the Project Team at cobdowntown@brantford.ca