ABOUT THE PROJECT In 2018 Town Administration initiated a comprehensive review and rewrite of the Land Use Bylaw to ensure the bylaw meets the land use and development need of Cochrane in the midst of rapid growth, and to reflect the unique character and natural landscape of the town. The current Land Use Bylaw No.…
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Town of Cochrane in partnership with Southland Transportation are seeking your feedback on the planned transit integration of fixed local COLT routes with an enhanced On-It regional service. The initial plan includes four fixed COLT route buses during peak periods (roughly 5:30am – 8:30am & 3:30pm – 6:30pm) that connect to…
ABOUT THE PROJECT Cochrane has a heritage guideline document to reinforce and promote architectural aesthetics that reflect Cochrane’s unique western heritage character and sense of place. Cochrane’s current Western Heritage Design Guidelines was adopted in 2000. Town Administration has initiated a comprehensive review and re-write to ensure it remains current and effective in regulating land uses and…
ABOUT THE PROJECT Cochrane’s Social Recovery Task Force is collaborating with local support agencies and other levels of government to support municipal staff and our community’s most vulnerable, creating opportunities to enhance well-being, safety and resilience through our community response and recovery. Membership: Town’s Family and Community Support Services Manager (lead) Mayor and one Councillor…
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Town of Cochrane is currently undergoing a complete review and rewrite of Cochrane’s Land Use Bylaw, and one of the major changes being proposed is the removal of minimum parking requirements for non-residential uses. This proposed change reflects the evolving needs of our community, and will help remove barriers to business…
ABOUT THE PROJECT Cochrane is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Alberta, with considerable growth and development over the past decade. While, this rapid growth presented Cochrane with the availability of new and diverse housing, not all Cochrane residents are able to find housing that is safe, suitable, and affordable. It is important for…
ABOUT THE PROJECT Cochrane’s Economic Recovery Task Force will collaborate with local business, community organizations and provincial and federal governments to create opportunities to support our local economy. Membership Town’s Business Development Manager (lead) Finance Manager Mayor and two Councillors One Cochrane Chamber of Commerce representative One Cochrane Tourism representative One Business Advisory Network representative…
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Town of Cochrane has a variety of programs to help residents and businesses reduce their waste. The Town’s Zero Waste Framework (adopted by Council in 2012) has a goal of diverting 80% of local waste sent to the landfill by 2020. In 2018, the Town hosted several working sessions with the…
ABOUT THE PROJECT Community activities are an important part of Cochrane’s unique identity. Since these activities occur in many different locations, the Town is exploring opportunities to maximize existing public spaces and create more venues for a variety of community activities. Cochrane has a unique opportunity to decide what happens on three parcels of land…
ABOUT THE PROJECT Over the past few months, Council has been working on developing the Cochrane Community Vision — a vision to guide the community into the future. Cochrane Town Council is looking to the community for input on the draft vision and aspirations. Following the community engagement process, the Cochrane Community Vision will be…