1.2 Vision & Guiding Principles for the Plan

World-Class Libraries at our Doorstep

The vision statement above was crafted specifically for the Library FMP to reflect Brampton Library’s organizational vision and mission statements (see Section 1.3). The vision is intended to connect residents while contributing to the creation of distinct communities as world-class destinations and places of discovery. In doing so, residents of Brampton will have the ability to realize their full potential and inspire learning whether at their local branch or travelling to other branches that can also address their unique needs. The FMP vision was formulated through the research and consultation activities of the master planning process and is consistent with the City of Brampton 2040 Vision2 that seeks to create high quality, complete communities where high quality facilities are found in strategic neighbourhoods such as the Downtown, Uptown, and Town Centres.

Achieving the vision of providing “World-Class Libraries at our Doorstep” requires commitment and resourcing on the part of decision-makers and the general public. The term “World-Class” implies high quality through space, services and adoption of technology in order to create experiences that customers regularly seek out. This long-term aspirational element emboldens Brampton Library branches as places where people want to be and act as catalysts for revitalization in the communities that they serve.

Guiding Principles

Implementation of the Library FMP vision requires broad directives through which to focus facility planning and development activities. Such directives are referred to as Guiding Principles which provide the bridge between fulfilling the vision and carrying out specific recommendations.

1. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY-BUILDING: Brampton Library’s facility planning and library provision model will align with the City of Brampton’s vision for its future urban structure and placemaking objectives.

2. KEEPING PACE: Brampton Library will provide facility space in a manner that keeps pace with the City of Brampton’s future population growth.

3. SUPPORTING NEIGHBOURHOODS: Brampton Library branches will reflect and respond to the needs of the neighbourhoods and communities in which they are located.

4. A PLACE FOR EVERYBODY: Brampton Library branches will welcome all people with an aim of inspiring personal growth and building community capacity.

5. INCUBATION, INNOVATION & CREATIVITY: Brampton Library branches will be a place where the ideas are nurtured and cultivated into actions for the benefit of Brampton residents and businesses.