Cochrane - Town Shares “What We Heard” Report on Housing Needs Assessment

Cochrane - Town Shares “What We Heard” Report on Housing Needs Assessment

The Town of Cochrane has released its Housing Needs Assessment: What We Heard Report, which was presented to Council on Monday, May 4, 2026. The report summarizes extensive community engagement conduc. . .

Public engagement indicates housing no longer a niche issue in Cochrane

The public engagement indicated a more diverse range of housing options is sought, and that Cochrane’s housing stock remains heavily weighted toward larger single-detached homes with three or more bedrooms. Cochrane Now file photo/Noel Edey.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Town councillors are being told housing pressures in Cochrane have moved well beyond a niche concern, with affordability now described as a …