The Markham Pan Am Centre is a 13,700m2 facility that will be the venue for the Water Polo and Badminton events during the 2015 Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. Featuring a 50m Olympic Pool and permanent spectator seating for 2000, the design of the facility has been guided by Legacy (Post Games) considerations for optimal responsiveness to community use. Innovations such as a depth adjustable pool floor and large operable partitions provide maximum versatility in facility programming, accommodating a range from broadcast-ready competitive athletic events to toddler learn-to-swim lessons. Community-use Meeting rooms, Multipurpose Studios, and a 500m2 Fitness Centre are arranged behind a series of programmable urban piazzas and a landscaped riparian watercourse, anticipating an active role as the heart of a neighborhood. The project will seek LEED Silver certification, and comply with FLAP (Fatal Light Awareness Program) guidelines for Bird-Friendly buildings. B+H is the Architect of Record for the Markham Pan Am Centre.