Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Comprehensive Land Use Strategy

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The County of Brant is developing a Comprehensive Land Use Strategy to create a Premier Employment Hub in Cainsville. Located in close proximity to Highway 403, the settlement area of Cainsville contains some of the County’s largest employment lands, which consist of industrial uses and supportive commercial uses. The strategy will guide future growth and investment in Cainsville to attract new business opportunities while supporting the area’s long-term vitality and sustainability.

We will be seeking input from property owners, businesses, and the broader public to help inform the land use concept for this area in a number of ways from now until the end of September 2025. Your feedback will directly shape how we plan for development, infrastructure, and public amenities in the years ahead.

Cainsville’s location offers significant advantages for employment development. Through this project, we aim to create a clear vision for the area that not only supports economic growth but also prioritizes quality of life for residents and workers by integrating trails, greenspaces, and transportation options.

Goals

The Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Land Use Strategy will:

• Establish land use and zoning provisions to guide the development of a high-quality employment hub primarily consisting of industrial uses that are supported by commercial businesses.
• Design a multimodal transportation network, including trails and potential transit services, to improve access and connectivity.
• Incorporate green infrastructure, including stormwater management and trail systems, to create a sustainable and attractive environment.
• Utilize high-quality urban design principles to create a visually cohesive, easy-to-navigate, and modern industrial and commercial area.
• Phase development in line with municipal servicing plans to ensure efficient service delivery and responsible infrastructure investments.

Why This Matters

This strategy is more than a land use plan, it’s a roadmap for the future of Cainsville. It will influence:

• Where and how new jobs are created
• How traffic flows and people move in the area
• Where greenspaces and trails are located
• What kind of employment uses, including industrial and supportive commercial, are encouraged
• How infrastructure is prioritized and delivered

Public input will help ensure the strategy reflects local priorities, supports economic development, and enhances quality of life for current and future generations.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have.

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