during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Cook remarks, “We’ve had significant growth in our area. The pandemic benefited us quite a bit for the folks that worked at home, attracting more people to our area.”This growth has been particularly noticeable in Forest and Grand Bend, which focus on regular residential housing. However, addressing affordable housing remains a priority. “We are trying to find ways of focusing on affordable housing,” the mayor emphasizes, acknowledging the pressing need for more accessible housing options. McAuley expands on this initiative, explaining that affordable housing is one of the council’s strategic priorities. The municipality is exploring partnerships with developers by offering land and easing the approvals process to facilitate the creation of affordable housing.Although the current economic climate and interest rates have slowed down development somewhat, there is optimism for 11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 LAMBTON SHORES, ON
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