The Town of Cochrane is asking residents and business owners to share their vision for the community’s future through a new online survey. As the town prepares for projected population growth, the feedback collected will help shape local policies on housing, transportation, employment, and community services.
The Town of Cochrane launched the survey on April 17, 2026, as part of a formal review and update of its official planning documents. Residents have until May 25, 2026, to submit their input. This initiative follows a public information session held on April 13, 2026, at the Commando Pavilion.
The planning review comes as the community faces significant growth projections. According to recent studies, the population is expected to rise from approximately 5,400 to 9,400 by 2051. This expansion is largely driven by employment opportunities at the nearby Detour Lake mine, where job numbers are expected to grow by 2,300 over the next 27 years. To accommodate these new residents, the town estimates a need for 1,700 additional housing units over that period, including a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments.
Results from the community survey will be used to draft a background and directions report, which will eventually be presented to the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board and town council for review.
