Existing Community Centers and 2045 Population

The city places great importance on equitable access to community centers. Figure 3-3 depicts the location of the seven community centers throughout Ontario and the projected 2045 population. The purpose of this map is to communicate the geographic distribution of the existing community centers and how they may serve the growing population. The level of service indicates that population served drops from 15 percent to 9 percent in 2045 within a half-mile radius. The 2.5-mile radius analysis indicates that population served drops from 75 percent to 47 percent in 2045. This analysis suggests a widening gap if there are no additional community centers added throughout the city. Gaps in the geographic distribution of community centers are also highlighted in Figure 3-3. The map shows that if no new community centers are added, there will be a deficit in population served in the northern, central, and southwest-central regions of the city. The rapid growth of southern Ontario and new housing developments that will occur provide great opportunities to address the community center gaps for future residents. The following chapter highlights an exciting opportunity that will help address community center deficiencies as well as provide guidance on other related steps that can help address equitable access.