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Mississauga Makes Housing Data Easier to Track with New Dashboard

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The City has launched a new Development Data dashboard to make it easier to access Mississauga housing data and monitor economic growth. The dashboard makes a wide-range of data available and shows the amount of development underway across the city.

The dashboard is one of 23 actions in the City’s four-year Growing Mississauga plan to get more homes built, streamline approvals and make housing more affordable. The plan was approved earlier this year.

“As a city, we’re committed to reporting back on our housing and development progress in a meaningful and transparent way,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “We also recommend that the province establish common data points to ensure standardized reporting across all municipalities – a shared understanding of housing data is important if we are going to move the needle on the housing crisis.”

For quick reference, the dashboard includes a Housing Update highlighting key figures such as the number of housing units approved and under construction in Mississauga. This monthly summary includes data from both the City of Mississauga and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The dashboard also provides access to detailed data across the following five tabs:

  1. Residential development tracking: provides information about active and approved housing development applications including the number of approved units
  2. Non-residential development tracking: details total gross floor area for active and approved industrial and commercial development applications
  3. Active development pipeline: provides a deeper dive on active applications by development type
  4. Building permits: includes details on residential and non-residential building permits issued since 2014
  5. Status of approved applications: provides a high-level summary of the number of units associated with an active, phased or inactive application city-wide and details where growth is planned throughout the city

“Cities are constantly evolving which is why access to timely and comprehensive data is so important,” Whittmore added. “As we work to bring more housing to Mississauga, good data helps us make informed decisions today about how best to plan for the future.”

The Development Data dashboard including the Housing Update summary is part of the City’s overall approach to sharing data in an open and transparent manner. Other data available on Mississauga’s City Planning Data Hub includes information on population and jobs growth forecasts, Census profiles and demographics, economic and employment surveys, and other current and historical planning data. Visit the Data Hub to learn more.

To learn more about the City’s housing action plan – and read all 23 actions – visit Mississauga.ca/housing.

October 2, 2023
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The Days are Getting Shorter: Be Alert and Drive Safe

By Food for thought, Ward 1

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. As daylight hours shorten this fall, the City and Peel Region are reminding all road users to be aware and stay alert when using roads to prevent collisions. As part of International Walk to School Month, the City is also encouraging students to walk and use other forms of active transportation as a healthy and fun way to get to school.

“It’s getting darker earlier, which makes it harder to see on our roads. I urge all road users to stay extra cautious and alert this time of year, especially from evenings into the early morning. Whether you’re walking, cycling or driving, remember to pay attention,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works. “If you’re driving, be aware of the posted speed limit and watch for pedestrians and cyclists, especially when turning. To help increase your visibility, use designated crosswalks or crossrides to cross the road if you’re walking or cycling, and use lights and reflectors on your bike. It’s important that we all work together to help achieve Vision Zero.”In 2021, the City launched its first Vision Zero Action Plan with 99 actions to help reach the Vision Zero goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries due to collisions on roadways in the city. This year, the City has implemented many initiatives to help increase safety for pedestrians and all road users including:

“Pedestrian Safety Month highlights the importance of making safer choices when walking, cycling, and driving. Together with our municipal partners, we share common messages to help keep our community safe and encourage all road users to practice extra caution when travelling,” said Kealy Dedman, Commissioner, Public Works at Peel Region. “By reinforcing these essential messages, we are reminding all road users of the need to work together to improve road safety and help support the Vision Zero goal of reducing injuries and fatal collisions on Peel roadways.”

Walk to School Month

October is also Walk to School Month in Mississauga. Students and their families are encouraged to join the One Walk a Week challenge. As part of the challenge, students can try walking or rolling to or from school or their bus stop at least one day more per week than they do normally. Those who participate can go online and complete a digital certificate to share their accomplishment on social media using the hashtag #WalktoSchoolSauga.The City is encouraging all students and their families to walk or bike to and from school. If you live farther from the school, consider parking five to 10 minutes away from the school and walking the rest of the way. Walking or biking promotes healthy lifestyles, reduces traffic congestion and lowers carbon emissions.

October 2, 2023
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Mississauga Celebrates 50 in 2024

By Announcement, Events


In 1974, the Towns of Streetsville, Port Credit and the Township of Mississauga incorporated to form the vibrant and diverse City of Mississauga. In 2024, the City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this milestone. It will be a time to reflect on our past, celebrate the present and envision the great things that are to come in the next 50 years.

The City and community will be hosting year-long activities, events and celebrations starting with this upcoming New Year’s Eve.

Learn More

October 2, 2023
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2024 Budget: Get Involved!

By Events, Food for thought

Did you know the City of Mississauga delivers more than 200 services including public transit, fire and emergency services, libraries, recreation programs, snow clearing and parks?

In addition, the City also invests in building, maintaining, rehabilitating and remodelling infrastructure such as roads, bridges, trails, stormwater facilities, sidewalks and more.

Watch the City’s social media channels to stay informed about upcoming Budget Committee dates to review the proposed 2024 Budget.

Here are some of the investments made in the 2023 Budget that are already underway:

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October 2, 2023
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Renewing the City’s Strategic Plan

By Planning & Development

Mississauga is a thriving, dynamic and global city – but the work of building a great city is never finished. We are committed to making Mississauga a place where residents continue to be proud to live and work by updating the City’s Strategic Plan.

We can’t do this alone and we’re counting on you – our residents, community, partners and business leaders to help shape the city we want to be today and in the future.

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October 2, 2023
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MiWay Service Changes Start on Oct. 23, 2023

By Announcement, Resources

Starting Monday, Oct. 23, there will be MiWay service changes that include service improvements and reductions based on customer demand, and updated schedules on several routes to improve service reliability based on increased traffic volumes.

MiWay ridership is at an all-time high and this growth continues to put pressure on the transit network capacity. MiWay continues to adjust routes and service frequencies to ensure that services remain responsive to evolving customer demand based on the resources available.

Saturday service resumes on Route 101 Dundas Express  

To provide additional service capacity along the Dundas corridor, the Route 101 Dundas Express will resume Saturday service and operate every 21 minutes throughout the day. This increase in service is due to consistently high customer demand on Route 1 Dundas on weekends.

Service improvements due to increasing customer demand

The routes below will provide more frequent service based on ridership growth:

  • 4 Sherway Gardens: will operate every 34 minutes on weekdays from 2 pm to 6 pm.
  • 22 Finch: will operate every 22 minutes on Saturdays from 12 pm to 7 pm.
  • 66 McLaughlin: will operate every 21 minutes on Saturdays from 11 am to 10 pm. On Sundays, it will operate every 20 minutes from 10 am to 8 pm.
  • 107 Malton Express: will operate every 13 minutes on weekdays from 2 pm to 7 pm.

Service reductions due to low customer demand

MiWay is reducing service on the routes below due to low ridership and reinvesting the savings back into busier routes to address overcrowding and reliability issues for customers.

  • 4 Sherway Gardens: will operate every 59 minutes on weekdays after 6 pm.
  • 20 Rathburn: will operate every 45 minutes on weekdays from 7 pm to 10 pm. On Saturdays, it will operate every 35 minutes before 10 am and after 7 pm.          
  • 23 Lakeshore: will operate every 27 minutes on weekdays from 7 pm to 10 pm.
  • 25 Traders Loop: this route will operate on weekdays from 6 am to 6 pm.  
  • 39 Britannia: will operate every 32 minutes on weekdays from 10 am to 1:30 pm. 

Schedule adjustments

Schedules will be updated on various routes to improve service reliability (a complete list of routes will be available on miway.ca).

Learn more about these service changes and the MiWay 5 service plan benefits at miway.ca.

October 2, 2023
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The 22nd Annual Lakeshore Art Trail

By Events, Ward 1

An artist-run collective art show that will be held in one location at the Small Arms Inspection Building on

October 21-22, 2023
Saturday 10-5 pm, Sunday 10-4 pm

The Trail has historically featured local visual artists exhibiting their artworks out of their studios or local businesses located throughout the scenic Mississauga villages of Clarkson, Port Credit and Lorne Park. This highly anticipated art show has changed its venue, but remains true to the spirit of the show.

Find out more at https://www.lakeshorearttrail.com/

October 2, 2023
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An Explanation of Pro Forma

By Food for thought

A pro forma is a fundamental analysis tool used by condo developers to determine whether to proceed with a project. It involves specifying project details such as unit count, square footage, and average unit size, along with essential financial components like gross residential revenue, net residential revenue, total project revenue, project costs (including both hard and soft costs), and net profit. Ultimately, developers utilize the pro forma to gauge the potential profitability of their project through a preliminary estimate.

  • When looking at purchasing a site, developers tend to work backwards to determine how much they should pay for property.
  • Developers who assume higher densities in their pro forma will often pay more for a site.
  • Hard costs associated with construction have escalated over last few years and municipalities have minimal control over these.
  • Municipal growth related charges such as development charges and parkland dedication are used to pay for new infrastructure to support growth. Costs for the construction of municipal infrastructure has also increased in recent years.
  • Other soft costs include consulting, architectural, sales commissions and similar expenses.
  • Unit sale prices are determined by the market.

October 2, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Thursday, October 5th  from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – 768 Montbeck Cres

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Thursday, October 5th  from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 768 Montbeck Cres                                         

Addresses Affected: 733-771 Montbeck Cres                              

Project #: C-601328

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917 ext. 3246/3247

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday, October 5th  from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise.  We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). Flush the toilets as well. You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds.  Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note:  After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
September 28, 2023
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