City of Brampton to strengthen investment in arts and culture by assuming ownership and operations of Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives

Downtown Revitalization and Hazel McCallion Light Rapid Transit

With a revitalized and more vibrant downtown, significantly improved transit connectivity to a much larger catchment area and an anticipated transit stop near the museum, PAMA will be able to capitalize on a larger pool of prospective visitors to downtown Brampton, while being served by what will likely become one of Peel region’s most efficient and effective transit lines.

The committed tunnelled LRT will provide faster and more reliable transit service along the Hurontario corridor, resulting in more efficient and significantly improved connectivity within the region. The completed line will also act as a catalyst to create a more vibrant, sustainable corridor and downtown.

PAMA’s ownership and operations transition aligns with the revitalization efforts already underway in downtown Brampton, including major city-building projects like Riverwalk, revitalized streetscapes, enhanced public squares, the future tunnelled LRT and new developments like the Centre for Innovation and the Heritage Theatre Block.

Building on this work, an enhanced and localized governance model, funding and vision of PAMA will help:

• Attract creative industries and talent
• Build civic pride and community connection
• Strengthen localized placemaking
• Drive local traffic and support local businesses
• Create educational opportunities for residents of all ages

Next Steps

A PAMA Transition Board including representatives from the City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon and the Region of Peel, will guide the transition over the next two years.

As part of this work, the City of Brampton will review current operations, and develop an updated operating model and budget prior to assuming ownership of PAMA’s museum and art gallery.

Details on how the community can provide their feedback throughout this process will be shared as the transition work begins.

PAMA remains open to the public throughout the transition period. For more information on exhibitions, programs, and membership, visit pama.peelregion.ca