Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

Ensuring an adequate supply of affordable housing is a priority for Woodstock City Council. The city is committed to working with private and public partners to increase the stock of a range of housing options to meet different families’ needs. As Woodstock’s workforce continues to shift, the need for ample housing will continue to grow and evolve. As residential units are being actively constructed, city leadership is also tackling the issue from the angle of supporting the workforce with a development partnership that aims to keep young talent within the region through strategic partnerships and initiatives that encourage working locally. In fact, some particularly successful initiatives involve getting young students educated about things like in-demand trades and robotics. Ultimately, city leaders recognize the importance of maintaining Woodstock’s small-town charm. They aim to preserve the friendly atmosphere and the nostalgic downtown feel by providing support in key areas that flow well together. www.hexaport.io www.pensargroup.ca Pensar Group Engineering Services • Building Services Design and Permits • Energy Saving Solutions • Control and Process Optimization • Equipment Sourcing and Design • Specialize in Industrial, Food and Beverage,Indoor Agriculture, Dedicated Process Areas Hexaport IT and Cyber Security Services • Improving IT service response time • Securing Company Data Backups • Reducing Operational IT costs • Mitigating Cyber Threats and Strengthening IT Networks • Cost-saving RFP and procurement methods Woodstock, Ontario owned and operated Serving South-West Ontario 97 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01 WOODSTOCK , ON