Civil Municipal - May 2024

Residents of Middlesex Centre savor a high quality of life in general. They have access to fantastic housing and schools, some of the country’s top-rated hospitals and medical facilities, and above-average incomes. With Western University and Fanshawe College located in the neighboring City of London, it’s not a surprise that Middlesex Centre is home to a highly educated workforce, with more than 77% of the working age population having training or degrees beyond high school. Recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Most Livable Cities for 2023, Middlesex Centre prides itself on being welcoming to existing residents and newcomers alike. This translates very clearly in its growing population. In fact, Middlesex Centre is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Southwestern Ontario for a population of its size. Middlesex Centre Mayor Aina DeViet points out that the municipality has been experiencing substantial growth since before the pandemic, simply because it’s such an attractive place to live. With careful planning and prioritizing balanced growth, the substantial influx of newcomers over the last few years hasn’t overwhelmed the communities. “Growth has happened in a controlled and managed way,” DeViet tells us. “We were ready for it on many levels.” Providing amenities that serve current residents while welcoming growth has been a priority for Middlesex Centre. The municipality has focused on improving infrastructure like roads and bridges, expanding its network of sidewalks, trails and parks, and making municipal services more efficient, such as offering building and planning application processes online. It continues to support the roll-out of high speed internet across the municipality. Examples such as this further highlight why Middlesex Centre is a perfect place to call home. TEMPTING TENANTS… AND TOURISTS TOO Middlesex Centre has a lot to offer its residents, but it also has amazing amenities and events that attract visitors from outside the area. The municipality boasts 19 parks, playgrounds 121 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05 MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON