The public is invited to a free City event exploring Mississauga’s Strategic Plan through the lens of placekeeping.
September 4, 2025
On Monday, September 29, residents are invited to Imagine Mississauga: Place. People. Possibility., a free public City event that builds on insights gathered during the City’s 2026–2036 Strategic Plan public engagement phase. Through dialogue with expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for residents to ask questions, this event aims to inspire conversations about Mississauga’s future and how we can best tackle the big challenges and make the most of our opportunities.
Event details
What
A free public event about the City’s 2026–2036 Strategic Plan.
Who
Featured speakers:
- Jesse Wente – Indigenous author and cultural commentator
- Fenton Jagdeo Jr. – Transit and transportation advocate
- Dr. Mili Roy – MD and climate sustainability advocate
- Jay Pitter – Urban placemaker, author and academic
When
Monday, September 29, 2025
6–9 p.m. (Registration and interactive lobby displays begin at 5:30 p.m.)
Where
Living Arts Centre – Main Auditorium
4141 Living Arts Dr.
Mississauga, ON
Registration and cost
The event is free to attend. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Advance registration is required. Reserve your spot through the Living Arts Centre web ticket portal.
Underground parking is available at the Living Art Centre. Street parking is also available.
Those opting for public transportation can easily plan their trip with MiWay’s Trip Planner or seek assistance by calling 905-615-INFO (4636), ensuring a hassle-free journey to and from the event.
Why placekeeping matters
At the heart of this conversation is the idea of placekeeping, a concept grounded in Indigenous knowledge and lived experience. Placekeeping is a community-led approach that protects and celebrates the unique identity of a place while also acknowledging that communities are always evolving to meet the needs of residents for years to come.
2026–2036 Strategic Plan
As we imagine the next chapter of Mississauga’s story, the City is focusing on several central themes identified by Council. Over the last several months, thousands of Mississauga residents shared their opinions on priorities ranging from car dependency to climate change, housing affordability and cost of living, well-being and inclusion, economic growth and arts and culture. An expert panel has been assembled to offer their insight and spark conversations about how these priorities can be transformed into action through the City’s key strategic document.
Learn more about the City’s Strategic Plan and register.
Please be informed of a proposed development in your neighbourhood
42-46 Park Street East and 23 Elizabeth Street North
West of Hurontario Street, north of Park Street East
Applicant’s Proposal: To change the use of these lands to permit a 30 storey apartment
building containing 378 dwelling units
Application submitted by: Edenshaw Elizabeth Developments Limited
File: OZ/OPA 25-10 W1
In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
Meeting Date and Time: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
The applicant is proposing to change the official plan and zoning to permit a 30 storey apartment building, containing 378 dwelling units, including 123 underground parking spaces
The remediation of potential on-site contamination will be evaluated through the review of these applications and addressed in the Corporate Report.
Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting either virtually or in person Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting
date. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 7504 for instructions.
Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.
Purpose of Meeting:
For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project, addresses issues and provides a recommendation on the proposal
For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project
The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner Lucas Petricca at 905-615-3200 ext. 5733 or lucas.petricca@mississauga.ca
If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, Development and Design Division, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
by visiting the following link: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/planningand- development/development-applications/active-developmentapplications/ development-application-oz-opa-25-10-w1/
Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on.
Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, City Clerks Office, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.
If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and/or proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request.
How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:
Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at
12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Heleana Tsabros at 905-615-3200 ext. 7504 no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, address, phone number, and application number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting
date.
If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it.
We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.
Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material submitted in support of these applications are available for review at: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/planning anddevelopment/development-applications/active-development-applications/development-applicationoz-opa-25-10-w1/
Contact the city planner noted above for more information.
Planning Act Requirements:
The City will be processing the applications in accordance with the Provincial Planning Act which requires that all complete applications be processed.
The applications are now being circulated to City Departments and Agencies for technical review.
A report summarizing the development and the comments received will be prepared by Planning staff and presented at the Public Meeting listed in this Notice.
Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.
Information about Appeals:
Application decisions can be appealed through the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant, a specified person, a public body, or the Minister, or those who own land subject to the application
can appeal. A person who otherwise would have an ability to appeal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Mississauga before the proposed zoning by-law is passed and the proposed official plan amendment is adopted is not entitled to appeal the decision and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
General Information:
Visit Mississauga’s online Guide to City Planning and Development to learn more. It’s organized around topics we get asked most – such as What is City Planning, How Land Gets Developed and Ways to Get Involved. Visit www.mississauga.ca/city-planning-guide.
Date of Notice: July 3, 2025
Whether you’re someone who rides a bicycle regularly, are new to cycling or are thinking of getting on a bicycle, you can help shape the future of cycling in Mississauga. The City is updating its Cycling Master Plan and is looking for your input. The Cycling Master Plan is a long-term plan that maps out the City’s goals for designing and implementing cycling infrastructure and programs in Mississauga. The plan’s goals aim to make cycling safer and more comfortable, build a more accessible cycling network and encourage cycling as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Cycling Master Plan is updated every five years to ensure the plan aligns with new and changing guidelines and the needs and values of residents. It’s important to gather diverse perspectives and address challenges related to cycling in Mississauga.
As part of the Cycling Master Plan update, the City will be:
- Updating Mississauga’s planned network to improve cycling connections and follow new design guidance.
- Developing a more equitable approach to growing the cycling network in Mississauga.
- Prioritizing connections to create a continuous network of cycling infrastructure like bike lanes, cycle tracks, multi-use trails and park trails that accommodate all ages and abilities.
- Making a five-year plan to connect the network.
- Working with interested parties, residents and external partners so that projects can be implemented and supported by the community.
Have your say at an open house event
The City is hosting several opportunities for you to learn more about the Cycling Master Plan update and share your thoughts.
In-person open house
Tuesday, June 17
6 to 8 p.m.
Mississauga City Hall, Great Hall [MAP]
Virtual open house
Thursday, June 19
6 to 8 p.m.
Register online
Community centre pop-ups
There will also be four community centre pop-ups where you will be able to learn more about the Cycling Master Plan update and share your thoughts.
- Saturday, June 21 – Clarkson Community Centre
- Tuesday, June 24 – Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
- Wednesday, June 25 – Meadowvale Community Centre
- Thursday, June 26 – Malton Community Centre
Take the online survey
A survey and mapping tool will be available until Sunday, July 6 for you to share your input. You’ll be able to share your thoughts on what actions the City can take to improve cycling in Mississauga. Take the survey.
Feedback from the engagement sessions will help inform the Cycling Master Plan. Staff will bring the final report to Council in fall 2025.
Learn more about the Cycling Master Plan update and share your feedback, visit mississauga.ca/cyclingfeedback
The City is developing new parks as part of Lakeview Village, a 177-acre mixed-use development on the eastern edge of Mississauga’s waterfront. This project will provide 18.5 hectares (45.73 acres) of new parkland, including:
– Aviator Park and Waterway Common, parkland linkages across Lakeview Village
– Lakeview Square, an urban plaza
– Waterfront Park, connected to the landmark Cultural Pier, extending 350 meters into Lake OntarioThe City project page Developing parks in Lakeview Village is live and contains the virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) Webex information for the Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Environmental Assessment.For the upcoming virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) meeting on June 12 from 6 to 7:30pm, please see meeting invite with the WebEx details below:
Join the meeting via Webex
https://mississauga.webex.com/mississauga/j.php?MTID=m79843cb2e2bcb2e76ad6b56f095f3416
Password: lakeview
Meeting number: 2317 085 5947
Meeting password: 52538439
The Lakeview Virtual PIC presentation and recording has been uploaded to the project website below:
Mississauga building officials completed more than 104,000 inspections in 2024, up almost 10 per cent from the previous year. From high-rise construction to home renovations, inspectors help projects navigate and meet all required regulations, which can improve the speed and cost of construction.
As the housing crisis continues, it’s critical that cities build more homes, faster without sacrificing quality or safety. As part of the Building Permit process, Mississauga’s building officials ensure that construction complies with the Ontario Building Code and the Building Code Act. The team includes:
- Plans examiners: review Building Permit applications to ensure proposed buildings comply with Ontario building codes, zoning by-laws, fire and safety regulations and environmental standards. These reviews are crucial in the early stages, before any onsite construction begins.
- Building inspectors: go onsite throughout the construction process to ensure that buildings – new or renovated – are safe, built according to plan and meet all the necessary regulations. If work is not up to code, inspectors will require that any safety issues are resolved before residents move in.
In addition to their important public safety role, Mississauga’s building officials also help reduce delays in the construction process. While the Ontario Building Code requires inspections to be completed within 48 hours, in Mississauga, inspections are completed within one business day. By catching issues early in the process, the team can help prevent costly delays and rework that can slow down housing delivery.
Complex high-rise construction
Mississauga’s building officials work in a highly complex building environment. In 2024, more than 95% of the 11,627 units under construction in the city were high-rise apartments. High-rise buildings have unique structural, mechanical and safety features that make inspections more challenging than those in low-rise buildings.
The Ontario Building Code, which sets the technical requirements for building in the province, has also become more complex. At over 800 pages, the code Mississauga’s building officials use today is more than double the length it was when it was first established in 1975. The expertise required by our building officials continues to advance as the code adopts new regulations around:
- Accessibility updates include improvements to barrier-free paths of travel and expanded requirements for accessible signage
- Fire safety enhancements such as sprinkler system expansion and alarm systems with provisions for those with hearing impairments
- Energy efficiency and climate resilience updates include improved insulation standards and high-performance windows
- Structural and safety updates such as snow load requirements for roofs with solar panels and enhanced earthquake design standards
Encouraging housing development
The City is taking bold steps to ensure housing development continues despite difficult market conditions. Guided by the Mayor’s Housing Task Force, City Council recently approved reducing City residential development charges by 50 per cent – or by 100 per cent for family-sized units.
Council has also approved the City’s new Official Plan which contains policies to boost residential growth by setting the framework to permit a total of 370,000 new housing units by 2051.
Building safety month
During the month of May, the City of Mississauga is joining with other communities around the world to recognize Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an annual event that helps raise awareness about the importance of building safety, encourages safe construction practices, and recognizes the important role building professionals play building safe communities.
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Ontario Building Code. As the City celebrates Building Safety Month, we recognize 50 years of the code and its important role in creating uniform building standards.
To learn more about building inspections, visit Mississauga.ca/inspections.