Simultaneously, its bold, resident-centered infrastructure projects demonstrate the town’s commitment to sustainability and smart urbanization. The developmental principle is simple: the best way to nurture the community’s essence is through cutting-edge projects prioritizing people’s quality of life. Additionally, BWG already has programs encouraging businesses to settle down and establish roots.These programs ensure robust economic growth while delivering tangible benefits to families through education, healthcare, and cultural enrichment. Overall, Bradford West Gwillimbury’s pace of growth has been slow but steady. When visitors arrive, they find people working, playing, and thriving and a community culture that residents cherish. With a population that has grown from 10,000 to 48,000 during the last 28 years—and projections to reach 85,000 within the next 25 years—BWG proudly stands as Ontario’s next epicenter of multifaceted development. A TOWN KNOWN FOR ITS GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES BWG’s community is rooted in its farming heritage. The town is home to the Holland Marsh, often called the “Salad Bowl of Ontario,” which serves as a vital agricultural crossing and a scenic gateway for visitors arriving via the 400 highway. “We are a farming community, but we’re still bringing in manufacturing, and we have an employment land area. We’re changing, but our culture has always been all about inclusiveness and diversity. We’re the most diverse community in Simcoe County,” says Mayor James Leduc. With 25% of its residents identifying as immigrants, Bradford West Gwillimbury is considered a multicultural tapestry by many, and this fact is reflected in the town’s festivals, events, and recreational atmosphere. “Bradford’s location is just on the outer edge of the GTA. We’re the southernmost valley of Simecoe County, which gives us the perfect location for 71 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY, ON
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