education system, Cochrane continues to attract families seeking a high-quality community to call home. Developers are also playing a role in workforce growth.“Berkshire Hathaway have a lot of different ideas on how they can bring the labor up and get that work done,” Politis states. “It is a chicken and egg thing. You’ve got to drive the excitement for development and you’ve got to create the sense that there’s a development and financial opportunity. Development leads to development,” he adds. “We’re creating an environment to not only incentivize that opportunity but to provide the easiest path for you to realize that opportunity, which means we’re trying to become less regulatory and more enabling,” Politis explains. By creating an ideal environment through education, workforce training, and housing expansion, Cochrane is laying the foundation for long-term economic stability and job creation. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES WHILE PRESERVING COMMUNITY As Cochrane prepares for significant growth, town leaders are focused on expanding housing, strengthening economic corridors, and maintaining the town’s identity. A newly developed six-pillar strategic plan will guide Cochrane’s future, with priorities including healthcare, infrastructure, way of life, economic development, and communication. A major focus is the continued development of the Highway 11 corridor, which is driving new business 59 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 COCHRANE, ON
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