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Planning & Development

Pedal Your Ideas And Join The Conversation On Cycling

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

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.

People cycling on bike lane in Mississauga

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.

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

June 6, 2025
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Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) – (Class EA) Study for Lakeview Village Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge – June 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

By Parks, Planning & Development, Ward 1

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:

– Ogden Park, a central open space connection
– 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

Join the meeting by phone
Call 647-484-1596
Meeting number: 2317 085 5947
Meeting password: 52538439
June 2, 2025
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Building More Homes Safely: Mississauga Tops 100,000 Building Inspections

By Announcement, Planning & Development

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.

May 1, 2025
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Get engaged: We Need Your Input And Feedback

By Announcement, Planning & Development

We want to hear what you think about projects impacting Mississauga’s future. Community involvement matters to us, and we’re eager to hear your ideas and opinions on the projects changing our City. There are plenty of ways to get involved and collaborate as we plan for Mississauga’s future together.

Below is a list of current ongoing engagements:

MiWay Customer Satisfaction Survey

MiWay is conducting a semi-annual Customer Satisfaction Survey to ask riders for feedback on our services. You can participate online or in person. By sharing your satisfaction and experiences using MiWay, you will help us tailor our services to better meet your needs.

The online survey is open until April 30, 2025.

For more information and to take the survey, visit miway.ca.

Mississauga Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030

Are you a Mississauga business owner or a representative of a business located in Mississauga?

The City of Mississauga wants to hear from local businesses to help guide its economic growth and support plans. Your feedback will help pinpoint opportunities, challenges, and important areas to focus on, which can improve the City’s business climate, workforce, infrastructure, and overall economic strength.

The online survey is open until April 25, 2025.

To take the survey and learn more, visit mississauga.ca/economicstrategy.

Ongoing surveys

Renoviction By-law Development

The City is seeking feedback from tenants, landlords and community members to develop a proposed by-law on renovictions. An unlawful renoviction occurs when landlords evict tenants for renovations without following the required N13 process under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). We want to ensure tenants know their rights and landlords understand their responsibilities.

The extended online survey is open until May 31, 2025.

For more information, visit mississauga.ca/renoviction.

Imagine Mississauga: Your Voice, Our Future

Join the conversation and help us plan for Mississauga’s future! We want your ideas to help create the next Strategic Plan, which will guide the City’s growth, address important issues, and set a clear direction moving forward.

The online survey is open until June 15, 2025.

For more details, visit mississauga.ca/imagine.

Get involved!

Community involvement is essential for our City’s growth and development: We invite all residents to participate and help shape Mississauga’s future. Visit yoursay.mississauga.ca to learn about current projects and share your thoughts.

April 25, 2025
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Notice Of Controlled Burn Near The Future Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area – April 10, 2025

By Planning & Development, Resources

Purpose:

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is committed to keeping you informed of activities at the future Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, 1300 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga.

This letter is to inform you we are planning a controlled (prescribed) grassland burn on 1.55-hectare (3.83 acre) portion of the property (Figure 1). There is no public access to the park, but smoke may be seen in the area.

Figure 1. Location of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area and the burn area within it.

What Is A Controlled Burn?

Controlled burns are fires that are carefully set and managed to create, maintain and protect prairie and grassland habitat. The burns are done in a way that helps native plants grow, while minimizing impacts to wildlife.

Why Are We Doing This?

The goal is to remove invasive, non-native plants so a healthy native grassland with diverse species can establish and thrive.

How Will The Burn Be Controlled?

CVC has contracted Lands and Forests Consulting (LFC) to carry out the controlled burn. The controlled burn will follow a detailed plan prepared by LFC. The plan covers all aspects of the burn process and has been approved by the City of Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services. Please contact us if you want a copy of the burn plan.

LFC has over 20 years of burn experience and has completed over 400 incident-free, successful burns. They hold provincial wildland firefighting standards certification. A Certified Level 3 Burn Boss will supervise the burn. Additional staff certified to nationally recognized firefighter standards will also be on site to implement the burn and manage any issues that arise. CVC staff will also be present on site.

When Will The Controlled Burn Take Place?

The one-day burn will take place between April 14th and May 2nd and will be completed in approximately one hour.

CVC staff and LFC will determine the ideal date and time to conduct the burn, based on site and weather conditions.

How Will Residents And Businesses Be Notified About The Controlled Burn?

  • A ‘notice to neighbours’ will be delivered to neighbouring residents and businesses
  • Signs/notices will be posted along Lakeshore Road East
  • Information posted on our website at cvc.ca/jtlca
  • CVC’s social media platforms: X @CVC_CA and Facebook @CreditValleyConservation

What Do Residents And Businesses Need To Do During The Controlled Burn?

LFC will apply techniques to minimize smoke and control its movement in the air. However, changing weather conditions may cause smoke and briefly impact nearby homes and businesses. We have advised residents to close windows on the day of the burn. People with sensitivity to smoke are encouraged to stay indoors at the time of the burn.

Connect With Us For More Information:

We’ll share information and updates about the controlled burn on our website at cvc.ca/jtlca and on our social media platforms.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 647-202-9830 or email aaron.root@cvc.ca.

April 10, 2025
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Notice Of Study Completion, Port Credit Storm Drainage Master Plan

By Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

WHAT?

  • The City of Mississauga has prepared a Storm Drainage Master Plan for the Port Credit Neighbourhood. This Master Plan was developed to assess how much stormwater the current drainage system can handle and to identify any potential problems with the system, caused by increased development in the area and the effects of climate change. The Master Plan has recommended storm sewer upgrades and recommended opportunities for local Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs).

WHY?

  • In the recent years, the Port Credit Neighbourhood has been subject to infill and intensification which may put greater pressure on the stormwater system.
  •  No recent evaluations\assessments of the drainage system capacity had been completed. Accordingly, this Study was completed to determine the current and future storm drainage infrastructure requirements for the area to prepare a roadmap for future action.
    HOW?
  • Detailed modelling of existing drainage systems was conducted to identify a comprehensive program for the City’s drainage infrastructure.
  • Potential options were evaluated for managing stormwater drainage in the Port Credit Neighbourhood along with priorities for the implementation of the overall preferred solution, consisting of three (3) separate projects.

PORT CREDIT STORM DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN FOR REVIEW

  • A key component of this Study was to consult with regulatory agencies, the public, interested stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples & Nations whose Traditional Territory the Study Area is located in.
  • Two virtual Public Information Centres (PICs) were held throughout the Study process to present initial Study findings, alternatives, the preferred solution and to answer any questions.
    The Storm Drainage Master Plan is being placed on the public record (project website) for review starting April 7, 2025, to May 6, 2025: https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/environmental-assessments/port-credit-storm-drainage-master-plan/
  • Interested persons may provide written comments to the following project contacts by May 6, 2025:

Muneef Ahmad, P.Eng.
Manager, Stormwater Projects & Approvals
City of Mississauga
muneef.ahmad@mississauga.ca

Matt Senior, MASc. P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
WSP Canada Inc.
matt.senior@wsp.com

• Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act allows a person to submit a request to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to issue an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual / comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. For Master Plans, this request would be possible only for those projects identified in the Master Plan, which are subject to the Class EA process, and not the Master Plan itself. The projects recommended through Storm Drainage Master Plan (i.e., storm sewer upgrades and LIDs) are not subject to Section 16 Order Request.

April 8, 2025
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Mississauga Matters: City outlines its priorities and recommendations ahead of the 2025 federal election

By Campaign, Planning & Development

The Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on getting housing built and keeping Mississauga affordable for all.

A federal election has been called with election day scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. With less than a month until voters getting ready to head to the polls, the City of Mississauga has launched its renewed advocacy campaign – Mississauga Matters.

About Mississauga Matters

The City’s Mississauga Matters campaign ensures that all federal candidates and major political parties recognize the significant role Mississauga plays as Canada’s seventh-largest city. The campaign focuses on three primary pillars: getting housing built, keeping Mississauga affordable for all and managing the effects of American tariffs on Mississauga’s economy.

The priorities outlined within the campaign aim to strengthen the city and ensure stable funding for ongoing challenges like getting housing built quickly, a new municipal growth framework for cities, building new transit infrastructure and investing in integrated disaster mitigation.

While the City and the federal government have tackled several important issues together, Mississauga is dedicated to advocating for the needs of its residents. The 2025 Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on the following priorities:

Getting housing built: Leveraging housing-enabling infrastructure

  • Transit expansion – all-day, two-way GO service for the Milton GO Rail Corridor, which is projected to serve up to 94,000 passengers by 2041.
  • Investing in sustainable public transit – building a new transit facility that will enable the expansion of public transit in Mississauga.
  • Investing in integrated disaster mitigation to enhance flood mitigation efforts and expand critical housing-enabling infrastructure.

Keeping Mississauga affordable for all

  • Addressing the housing crisis demands with feedback from our partnership with more than 30 experts from Ontario’s leading private and not-for-profit housing developers, who have developed actionable solutions. In July 2024, Mississauga launched the Mayor’s Housing Task Force with private and non-profit representatives to address housing supply challenges, building on the 2023 Housing Action Plan with strategic recommendations in development charges, building standards, zoning and affordable housing funding.
  • Getting housing built quickly by addressing the housing supply and affordability crisis in Mississauga.
  • Addressing Mississauga’s food insecurity crisis as an emergency in Ontario and across Canada.
  • A new municipal growth framework for municipalities across Canada that ensures municipalities can access long-term, predictable funding.

American trade tariffs and effects on Mississauga’s economy

  • Mississauga is urging the federal government to work collaboratively with municipalities and provinces to mitigate the economic fallout of tariffs.
  • Mississauga leaders are calling for all levels of government to work together to support Canadian businesses and ensure economic stability during this period of uncertainty.

Mississauga Matters will run throughout the duration of the federal election as a way for residents to engage with the priorities that affect their lives ahead of voting day.

The City is encouraging residents to join the conversation on social media and reach out to local candidates using the #MississaugaMatters hashtag.

For more information on Mississauga’s federal election priorities, please visit mississauga.ca/matters.

March 25, 2025
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City awards funding for affordable rental units in eight new Mississauga developments

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The funding will help get more than 1,400 new rental units under construction including 25 per cent with more affordable or below-market rents.

March 24, 2025

Today at Planning and Development Committee, Mississauga will formally announce the recipients of the City’s $44 million Affordable Rental Housing incentive program. The program, funded in part, by the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, will kick-off a new wave of purpose-built rental construction citywide.Since 2005, only 2,200 rental units have been constructed in Mississauga. This funding will immediately unlock more than 1,400 shovel-ready rental units including almost 400 with more affordable rents.

As the City works to address the housing crisis, this represents another bold step to expand the supply of affordable rental housing for Mississauga residents.

Approved in July 2024, the incentive program is designed to help quickly increase Mississauga’s supply of affordable and below-market rental units. It offers financial incentives for private and non-profit rental developers including capital grants per affordable unit and waivers/grants for certain municipal fees and charges.

Successful applicants

The City received 12 applications from a variety of non-profit and private sector developers during an open call for applications. Located in six of the City’s 11 wards, the eight successful developments will bring:

  • 1,450 new purpose-built rental units including 384 units with more affordable rents
    • 261 units with affordable rents – which means rent is at or below 100 per cent of average market rent ($1,625 per month maximum for a 1-bedroom unit)
    • 123 units with below market rents – which means rents are below 125 per cent of average market rent ($2,031 maximum for a 1-bedroom unit)
  • A variety of unit sizes including 200 family-sized units (two or more bedrooms)

Average market rent is published annually by Canada Home and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) and refers to the value of all units in the primary rental market (including older units, rent controlled etc.). Average market rent is typically lower than the rents landlords advertise for new tenants.

Financial incentives

The funding is designed for shovel-ready projects that have demonstrated they are ready to start construction within the next two years.

Successful applicants will receive a set capital grant per affordable unit ($130,000 per unit for affordable units or $60,000 per unit per below-market unit). They will also receive waivers/grants for certain municipal fees and charges. The funding will be issued approximately one month after building permit issuance provided all eligibility requirements are met.

Units that are funded through the program must meet minimum unit sizes and remain affordable for a minimum of 25 years.

Mississauga needs more purpose-built rentals

Purpose-built rentals are built specifically for the rental market – unlike private condominiums which are often used as rentals but offer fewer protections for tenants.

In recent years, Mississauga’s development has been almost entirely comprised of market condominiums. In the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, which includes Mississauga, approximately 60 per cent of apartment condominium units built between 2016-2021 were occupied by renters.

Getting more purpose-built rental housing under construction in Mississauga is important and is a key action under the City’s housing plan and the Mayor’s Housing Task Force. These types of homes are more attainable for people who are new to the housing market or who have moderate incomes. They also provide more security for tenants over the long-term.

Next steps

City staff will work with successful applicants as their projects move towards Building Permit issuance to ensure they continue to meet all necessary eligibility requirements.

Fact Sheet

Read our fact sheet for details about the new rental developments.

Images

Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 596 Lolita Gardens, Hanseatic Holdings Ltd/ Park Property Management Inc.
Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 4094 Tomken Road, Kindred Works
Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 45 Agnes Street, JD Development Group
March 24, 2025
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