Shownotes
Strathroy-Caradoc’s population could double in the next 30 years—can this small municipality accommodate them all?
To find out, we sat down with Jake DeRidder, Strathroy-Caradoc's manager of development and growth services, to talk about how the municipality is encouraging new construction and working to make those units more affordable. By the end of this conversation, you'll know what kinds of housing are coming down the pipeline, where those new builds will be concentrated, and how many units are officially on the books. If you're in the market to buy a new home in the next few years, this episode is a must listen.
- 00:00 Introduction to Growing Strathroy-Caradoc
- 01:15 How the Municipality is Predicting and Preparing for Growth
- 03:43 Strathroy-Caradoc’s Settlement Areas and Housing Mix
- 05:45 Encouraging New Housing Construction
- 08:07 Grant Programs for Developers and Individuals
- 09:50 Additional Residential Units Explained
- 11:36 Affordability and Financial Incentives
- 13:01 Response from Developers
- 13:59 Housing Projects in the Pipeline
- 16:38 Final Thoughts on the Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc
Find out more about Strathroy-Caradoc’s growth plans
- Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc webpage: growingtogethersc.ca
- Facebook: facebook.com/strathroycaradoc
- Instagram: instagram.com/strathcaradoc
- X: x.com/strathcaradoc
- YouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc
About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast
Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why.
If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca.
If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca.
The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.
