Vision 2055

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is now home to about 47,300
residents and has attracted new industry(ies), employing large
numbers of workers to its industrial parks on lands, including along
Highway 402 and railways. A commercial corridor has emerged in
Mt. Brydges, along with an industrial node at the Hwy 402/Glendon
Interchange.

The existing businesses in the Municipality have become more
diverse, with growth in commercial activity serving the local and
regional population. Many new small businesses (i.e. less than 50
employees and many independents) have emerged.

Strathroy-Caradoc has maintained its reputation in Southwestern
Ontario as one of the best municipalities in which to live, work and
play. Its various communities have a vibrant cultural and tourism
economy, with transit services, bike lanes, trails and prioritizes
“walkability” for its residents. Strathroy-Caradoc has managed its
growth to preserve its best attributes going forward.

The urban boundaries of Strathroy and Mount Brydges have
expanded and Strathroy is a thriving regional hub in Western
Middlesex County. An efficient road network has developed in
the Municipality to better connect with regional roads to reduce
congestion. This includes transit and rail solutions.

A variety of new housing types/units have been built within the Municipality (higher density with planned vertical growth and transit in Strathroy) to accommodate a variety of age groups, demographics and income levels.

Mt. Brydges enjoys its reputation as a desired place to live, has grown significantly, and more municipal services are now being delivered from a site(s) located in that community. 

The Municipality owns lands in Mt. Brydges with a “campus style” development for service delivery for functions such as recreation, fire/EMS, customer service, public works and social services. Shared service delivery options are also being used.

Strathroy-Caradoc has maintained the individual character of its communities and implemented a variety of desirable development densities. Distribution of 47,300 residents is (approx.):

• Strathroy population is about 32,300 people (now considered a city with more medium-high density neighbourhoods)
• Mt. Brydges population is about 10,000 (has maintained its small-town character with lower density neighbourhoods)
• The rest of the community (rural and villages) is about 5,000 people (has been relatively constant over the years).

(Note: see Appendix for source and details on population projections)

Downtown Strathroy and Mt. Brydges have undergone revitalizations and continue to be viable commercial centres for tourists and residents alike. The community has taken advantage of natural features (e.g. the river) to become focal points for activities/events. Both Downtowns include more residential development.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has developed a reputation as an “Employer of Choice”, attracting /retaining some of the best talent in the workforce today. Decision making at the Municipality has become more effective. This has allowed the community to move ahead quickly with capital projects, maintain service levels and customer satisfaction under growth conditions.

As Farm ownership has become bigger, large acreages are in corporate ownership, with more robotics and technology being used and, therefore, changed the relationship between the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and the rural farming community.

Strathroy-Caradoc’s Fire Department includes more full-time firefighters. It is a composite Department by 2055 and still includes volunteers where appropriate. Strathroy-Caradoc continues to maintain its own Police Service.