Community offerings and net-zero performance

Carrville Community Centre & Library

Historically a privileged, car-oriented suburb of Toronto, the City of Vaughan is in a ­period of transition. Growth and intensification have drawn new residents to Vaughan, putting pressure on existing infrastructure and creating an immediate need for the places and spaces that allow community to flourish. As a result, the City is seeking ways to support more economic and cultural diversity, to demonstrate sustainable leadership, and to do through a rich and varied offering of public facilities and amenities.

The Carrville Community Centre & Library responds directly to these imperatives. Designed as a focal point for a growing community, a demonstration of net-zero carbon performance, and a gateway to Vaughan’s natural heritage, the project combines rich commun­ity offerings with an expansive park program – bringing a diverse group of people and programs together ‘under one roof’, providing equitable access to high-quality green space, and setting a new bar for sustainable community infrastructure.