The City of Brampton is looking for ideas on how to shape its first culture master plan.

Local planners have embarked on drafting a new strategy for the delivery of municipal cultural services and investments over the next 10 years.

As part of a wider public consultation process, that also includes community workshops and pop-up engagement events, the city has launched an online survey to allow residents and stakeholders a chance to participate.

More information on the culture master plan can be found at www.brampton.ca/culturemasterplan.

“The culture master plan is an opportunity to reframe and focus the ways in which we drive and invest in arts and culture, to build a great city,” said Bob Darling, director of economic development and culture.

City planners have shifted their focus to culture after spending more than a year developing a strategy for parks and recreation planning.

Last year, the city hired consultants Lord Cultural Resources and Nordicity to develop Brampton’s strategic direction for arts and culture planning.

A new plan is expected by June. The document is supposed to help guide the delivery of municipal cultural services and investments. In the meantime, 70 engagement events have been planned throughout February and March. Planners say that in addition to providing strategic direction for cultural development, the plan is intended to help explore “values and aspirations for the future.”

“Public involvement is critical to ensuring that this plan is community-led, unique and exciting. Brampton is poised to become a cultural destination in Ontario, building on the immense creative talents and resources that make up our community,” Darling said.