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ROSEAUX by 1ToMn LANDS IN DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON!

BRAMPTON, ON (January 25, 2023) The businesses of Downtown Brampton, together with the City of Brampton, are excited to announce that after a year’s absence from Canada, Roseaux by 1ToMn will land in Garden Square, downtown Brampton from January 24 – February 23, 2023.

Playful, larger-than-life reeds

Moving has never been so fun as with Roseaux, a “participactive” and interactive installation. Composed of six massive reeds that rise into the sky, Roseaux invites the public to activate the base of the reeds by stepping on sensors, rhythmically propelling myriad colours up the stem. This starts a fun and exciting race to the top, punctuated by a vibrant soundscape in a perfect synchrony of light and sound to create an energizing sensory experience. 

This family-friendly installation encourages the community to visit downtown Brampton and can put the finishing touch on an afternoon of free skating in Gage Park, supporting local businesses and visiting the neighbourhood art galleries. 

“On behalf of the Downtown Brampton businesses, the Downtown Brampton BIA is very excited to co-present Roseaux with the City of Brampton! We invite everyone to come downtown to experience Roseaux, have some family fun as well as get in some shopping and dining in Downtown Brampton.” -Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA

“The City of Brampton’s Performing Arts Division is proud to co-present Roseaux by 1ToMn with the DBBIA! We encourage Bramptonians to come visit downtown and enjoy the spectacular Roseaux presentation of light and sound in Garden Square. Bring your family and friends to experience this playfully interactive art display!” -Mayor Patrick Brown 

This presentation of Roseaux is funded by the Downtown Brampton BIA, The City of Brampton and Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

Creation and artistic direction: 1ToMn

Light and sound design: UDO Design and Serge Maheu

Interactive control system design: Serge Maheu

Co-Owners: Init and 1ToMn

Tour production: Creos

Hashtag: #participactive #roseauxontour #activatedowntownbrampton #downtownbrampton

Roseaux Press Kit Download

MEDIA CONTACT

Kristina Romasco
Marketing & Special Projects Manager
Downtown Brampton BIA
kristina.romasco@brampton.ca
(437) 533-4297

Request for Proposal
Dinner Music Series – Activate Downtown Brampton 2023

Project Overview:
Activate Downtown Brampton aims to increase opportunities for social connection, civic
engagement and to stimulate local economic activity. The program, started in October 2022,
included musical activations four evenings a week in various restaurants in the downtown. This
project would be funded through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF).

The Downtown Brampton BIA would like to bring this program back for winter 2023. For full details, please click:  RFP Dinner Music Series Activate Downtown Brampton 2023.

The Welcoming Streets Pilot program supports the downtown community in creating a safer space for all. Working with businesses, residents and vulnerable people in Downtown Brampton, the Welcoming Streets Leaders will provide support in situations that do not require police intervention and engage with members of the community to ensure they are connected with the services they need.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Meet our Welcoming Streets Leaders:

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Adedotun Olanrewaju

Mon-Wed, 8:30am – 5:30pm

416-602-6304

Bernadeth Donato

Mon-Wed, 8:30am – 5:30pm

416-294-25​09

Jude Emu

Wed-Fri, 11:30am – 8:30pm

647-204-1845

Khimani Williams

Wed-Fri, 11:30am – 8:30pm

416-569-1472

​CONTACT THE WELCOMING STREETS LEADERS FOR:

• Client de-escalation/in distress
• Client support/referrals
• Resources for businesses
• Client safety concerns (drug/alcohol use/fear of overdose)
• Client sleeping on your property

Email: welcomingstreets@brampton.ca​

For after hours help, call the Peel Outreach Program for 24-7 support: 1-877-848-8481

​BACKGROUND

​​​​In June 2021, the Region of Peel approved $250,000 in funding for a 12 month Welcoming Streets pilot program for Downtown Brampton. The pilot program launched in February 2022.​​

SURVEY

Complete the Welcoming Streets Survey by clicking here.

For more information, visit the Welcoming Streets webpage.