Howden Recreation Centre & Brampton Public Library Branch

The Howden Recreation Centre is beingreimagined as a new cultural and recreational landmark for Brampton—a placewhere fitness, learning, and community connection intersect. As one of thecity’s most significant community investments in recent years, the projectaddresses the evolving needs of a diverse and growing population by blendingwellness, recreation, and education into a single, vibrant destination.

Originally designed as a 45,200 sq. ft.recreation complex, the facility expanded to 71,200 sq. ft. with the additionof a full Brampton Public Library branch. The result will be a multi-use centrethat supports daily activity for families, youth, and seniors alike. Programelements include a multi-sport gymnasium, fitness studio, daycare facilities,community rooms, and a library offering flexible study spaces, creative makerareas, and age-specific collections. Shared amenities and a central lobby promotenatural overlap between recreation and learning, encouraging visitors to engagein both active and quiet pursuits in one accessible setting.

Set within a challenging, narrow site, thedesign prioritizes intuitive circulation, pedestrian safety, and meaningfuloutdoor spaces. Landscaped pathways, gardens, and seating areas extend thefacility’s reach into the neighbourhood, making the site a public realm in itsown right.

Targeting LEED Gold certification, theproject incorporates high-performance systems, solar-ready infrastructure, andEV charging stations, aligning with Brampton’s sustainability goals. Deliveredunder a CCDC2 stipulated sum contract, the project exemplifies collaborativedesign leadership—balancing budget, community input, and urban designpriorities.

When complete in 2027, the Howden RecreationCentre will stand as a model for integrated civic development, reflectingBrampton’s commitment to inclusive, future-ready community spaces.