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City of Little Canada 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report 6 <br />Build a Community Building <br />Why build a community building <br />Building a community building will create a central, year-round gathering space that strengthens <br />community connections, supports recreation programming, and provides flexible areas for events and <br />meetings. This investment reflects Little Canada’s identity and future growth by designing a facility <br />that embodies “Maple Leaf Vibes” and meets evolving community needs. <br />Recommendations for building a community building <br />After analyzing the current Little Canada parks and recreation system, considering future <br />infrastructure, and reviewing feedback received from engagement efforts, the TAC recommends <br />constructing a community building. In support of the recommendations to build a community <br />building, the TAC also recommends: <br /> <br />• Contracting professional design services to: <br /> o Design a building that fits within our system and community needs <br /> o Create a building that represents Little Canada (e.g., “Maple Leaf Vibes”) <br /> o Begin design and engineering services in 2026 <br />• Design a multi-use facility that is able to be used year-round that: <br /> o Provides private rental space for 120-150 persons <br /> o Includes space that can be used for community events <br /> o Includes space dedicated to youth and adult recreation programming <br /> o Incorporates a small conference room for meetings <br /> o Provides office space for two full-time employees, flexible common space, and a greeting/ <br /> reception area <br /> o Incorporates passive outdoor space that is covered and lighted <br />• Utilize the preliminary work of the TAC to better understand community direction for the community <br /> building project. The TAC is a large committee that represents the community as a whole. The TAC <br /> has: <br /> o Worked with community leaders and industry professionals to learn more about their <br /> experiences <br /> o Identified the preferred function and uses of a community building (see appendix for <br /> “Function and Use Brainstorming Exercise Results”) <br /> o Looked into the future to consider flexibility and supportive infrastructure <br />Recommendations