Brockton Ontario

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 with developers to bring different types of manufacturing businesses to the community. We really want to see businesses that have added employment, to bolster community growth.” To further advance opportunities in the business park, the municipality is working with Mass Magna Investment Inc. whose partners see potential in the region and are looking for build-to-suit opportunities. Housing Inventory Within the business park, Brockton secured a provincial Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to expediate the process and move ahead on much needed housing. “We’ve had amazing development in that area,” says Watson. “The MZO allowed over 550 units to advance, and some of those are already well underway, including one of three 5-storey, 60-unit apartment buildings, which is currently being built.” The municipality is working with several key developers, including Wilson Development to bring these residential options to the community.