Brantford, ON
City in Ontario
Canada
Brantford, ON measures environmental impacts of its operations with the climate lens assessment tool
Brantford developed its own calculator for estimating emissions from municipal projects following a 2019 climate emergency declaration. The community housing and public works teams tested the tool during an 18-month pilot. Evaluations of completed and planned projects through an environmental lens were added to new sections in staff reports. The climate and environmental implications section will be used in all future staff reports to committees, task forces, and the city council.
Brantford, ON
Canada
Brantford, ON launched the Homeward Bound program to help low-income single mothers
The City of Brantford partnered with the Brant Skills Centre and St. Leonard's Community Services to launch the Homeward Bound program. The Homeward Bound program was designed to improve economic and social outcomes for low-income single mothers. The program helps participants develop essential skills, progress academically, and transition to sustainable employment.
Brantford, ON
Canada
Brantford, ON launched the Brantford Immigration Partnership to support newcomers
The City of Brantford launched the Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) with the goal of becoming a community welcoming to immigrants. The BIP was created to help immigrants succeed and participate in the economic, social, civic, and cultural growth of the city. The city released a video series celebrating cultural diversity by highlighting positive experiences of newcomers. Participating organizations collaborate with local service providers to offer newcomer-related services to immigrants.
Brantford, ON
Canada
Brantford, ON created an award-winning digital onboarding process for new employees
The City of Brantford completely digitized their onboarding process for new employees. The city's Human Resources and Information Technology departments implemented this new on-boarding process without a budget or external consulting assistance. The digitized process was developed in response to in-person meetings being eliminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This award-winning transformation is projected to save the city over $200,000 annually in staff time.
Brantford, ON
Canada
Brantford, ON partners with local volunteer organizations to provide face coverings during COVID-19
Brantford City Council unanimously approved mandatory face coverings in enclosed public indoor spaces. The City Council also approved $20,000 in spending to provide face coverings for vulnerable members of the community. The City is partnering with local volunteer organisations including Neighbourhood Associations, the Salvation Army, and the Brantford Food Bank to distribute an estimated 3,000 face coverings to those in need.
Brantford, ON
Canada
Brantford, ON launched the "No Dark Doors" project to improve accessibility for blind residents
The City of Brantford partnered with the CNIB Foundation to launch the "No Dark Doors" project. The goal of the project was to improve accessibility for blind or visually impaired residents. The CNIB Foundation installed wayfinding technology compatible with the BlindSquare mobile app throughout the City. The app communicates with the small battery-powered beacons through Bluetooth to provide users with navigational information.
Brantford, ON
Canada
Brantford, ON provides a welcome pass to new residents offering discounts at city-owned facilities
The City of Brantford's Tourism Division partnered with YMCA Immigrant Services to launch the "Welcome to Brantford" pass for new residents. The welcome pass is bundled with the city's existing relocation package and invites newcomers to engage with the community and participate in events by offering special discounts. These one-time discounts apply to six city-owned facilities which includes the local golf course, museum, visitor centre, family park, performing arts centre, and sports centre.
Brantford, ON
Canada