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Join us in person! Open house for proposed new Official Plan

By Announcement, Events, Planning & Development

Mississauga is hosting an in person open house for the proposed new official plan. Join us to ask questions and hear from our City Planning team.

February 14, 2025

The City of Mississauga is hosting an in person public open house for residents to learn more about the City’s proposed new Official Plan. This will provide residents with another opportunity to learn about and discuss how the proposed plan will shape Mississauga’s future. Residents will hear from Mayor Parrish about important topics like the City’s growth and housing initiatives. City planners will also be on-site to share the City’s vision, outline the plan’s goals, and answer questions about the plan’s impact on local communities.

What

  • Official Plan in person open house
  • Hear from Mayor Parrish about the City’s plan for growth and housing initiatives
  • Talk to City planners about the goals of the Official Plan
  • Light refreshments will be provided

When

  • Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Location: Mississauga City Hall, Great Hall, 300 City Centre Drive

How to participate

  • Visit our website to register for the open house.
  • While registration is not mandatory, we encourage residents to register to help us accommodate all guests and communicate important updates about the open house.

Prepare for the open house

Background

  • The Official Plan covers key areas like transportation, housing, culture, heritage, the environment, and the economy.
  • As required by the Ontario Planning Act, the City reviews and updates the Official Plan every 10 years to meet Mississauga’s changing needs.
  • Public feedback has played a key role in shaping the proposed updates, which focus on expanding housing options, enhancing community services, protecting the environment, and planning for long-term growth, as the Official Plan will guide Mississauga’s development through 2051.
  • The proposed new Official Plan will come into effect once it is adopted by City Council and approved by the Province of Ontario.
  • To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/officialplan.

Imagine Mississauga: Your voice, our shared future

By Announcement, Food for thought, Issues, Parks, Planning & Development, Resources

February 11, 2025

The City of Mississauga is calling on residents to help shape Council’s new Strategic Plan, a forward-thinking document that will guide growth, address key challenges, and chart a path toward a vibrant and resilient future. From housing, environment and economic development to transportation, infrastructure, and arts and culture, the public’s insights will play a crucial role in imagining the Mississauga we all aspire to live in. By participating in City planning, the community is crafting a legacy that will guide Mississauga’s development for generations, shaping the future through public input today.

Public engagement and education activities

The City is launching a new public engagement campaign to seek the public’s ideas and input on eight key priorities identified by City Council. Residents can share their feedback through these activities:

  • Visit mississauga.ca/imagine to learn more about the project and complete a survey to share your ideas and contribute to the fabric of Mississauga’s future.
  • Engage with our City Ambassadors to share your opinions at various events, community centres, arenas and museums in your neighbourhood.
  • Speakers event (spring): Be inspired by leading experts in equity, diversity, inclusion, climate action and urban mobility at this free special event (registration in advance will be required).

Imagine Mississauga guided by your vision

Imagine Mississauga is about creating a collective vision that reflects the hopes, needs, and aspirations of every resident. This visionary blueprint will steer our city’s growth, resource allocation, and response to both present challenges and future opportunities. It’s a commitment to creating a Mississauga that resonates with all who call this municipality home.

Key themes for the Strategic Plan

As we imagine the next chapter of Mississauga’s story, the City is focusing on eight central themes and will be engaging with residents on the following:

  1. Reimagining mobility: Envisioning innovative transportation solutions to reduce congestion and enhance connectivity.
  2. Climate resilience: Imagining a greener, more sustainable Mississauga for generations to come.
  3. Housing for all: Creating solutions for accessible, affordable housing that fosters diverse communities.
  4. Wellness reimagined: Visualizing a city where personal and public wellbeing flourish through enhanced services and programs.
  5. Fiscal innovation: Imagining smart, sustainable financial strategies that support our city’s growth and stability.
  6. Inclusive Mississauga: Creating a city where diversity is celebrated, and every resident feels a sense of belonging.
  7. Economic vibrancy: Nurturing an economy that attracts investment, inspires innovation and creates opportunities for all.
  8. Arts and culture: Cultivating a vibrant creative environment that celebrates diversity, enriches community life through artistic expression and positions Mississauga as a cultural destination.

Learn more, get involved

Your imagination is the key to unlocking Mississauga’s potential. Be part of this transformative journey by sharing your ideas at mississauga.ca/imagine.

Mississauga Official Plan 2051 – Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

At the September 17, 2024 community meeting on the Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review, staff advised the draft policies will be implemented through the City’s Official Plan Review.

The draft policies can be found in the following chapters of the draft new Official Plan:

  • Chapter 17 Special Sites – Special Site 180 (Lakeview Neighbourhood)
  • Lakeview Local Area Plan: Map 2 – Long Term Road and Transit Network
  • Lakeview Local Area Plan: Map 3 – Height Limits

There was an Official Plan community meeting held on January 23, 2025. In case you missed the meeting or would like to watch the staff’s presentation with the Q&A segment, you can access the video through this link and a copy of the presentation through this link.

Public Meeting – Planning and Development Committee – 1148 and 1154 Mona Road – Monday, May 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

Please be informed of a proposed development in your neighbourhood

1148 and 1154 Mona Road
South of Mineola Road West, west of Hurontario Street
Applicant’s Proposal: To change the use of these lands to permit 6 townhomes and 4 semi-detached dwellings
Application submitted by: Queenscorp (Mona II) Inc.
File: OZ/OPA 25-2 W1

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, May 26, 2025 at 6:00 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 6 townhomes on a common element condominium road and 4 semi-detached dwellings fronting Mona Road.
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 virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission at the meeting in person. 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. 5423 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 4:00 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-25-2-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 4:00 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, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, 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 4:00 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 Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, 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 4:00 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/planninganddevelopment/development-applications/active-development-applications/development-applicationoz-opa-25-2-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: February 6, 2025

Mississauga Official Plan 2051

By Events, Planning & Development

 

Thank you for your participation in the Official Plan community meeting held on January 23, 2025.

In case you missed the meeting or would like to watch the staff’s presentation with the Q&A segment, you can access the video through this link and a copy of the presentation through this link.

We would also like to invite you to join us for the in-person Official Plan open house. The open house will be held on Feb 26, 2025, in Mississauga City Hall from 6-8 pm. For more information and for the registration link, please visit www.mississauga.ca/officialplan.

Please note, registration is not mandatory but appreciated as it assists us in planning and communicating important updates about the open house.

Meeting details:

Date: Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 -8:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga City Hall- Great Hall (300 City Centre Dr., L5B 3C1)

Thank you once again for your participation and continued engagement in the Official Plan review. For more information please visit: www.mississauga.ca/officialplan

Sincerely,

The Official Plan Team

Mississauga seeks input for a convention centre and hotel at the Living Arts Centre

By Announcement, Events, Planning & Development

On January 29, the City of Mississauga opened a Request for Expressions of Interest to reimagine the Living Arts Centre and its surrounding lands.

February 3, 2025

The City of Mississauga is inviting Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to help redevelop the Living Arts Centre (LAC) into a multi-functional hub for the arts, culture, tourism, business and events. The City envisions transforming the lands surrounding the LAC into a modern and sustainable convention centre and hotel, designed to bring even more events for the arts, tourism and business sectors.

The proposed LAC transformation will help Mississauga further solidify its position as a top destination for business, tourism and culture. This development will help fill a gap in Mississauga’s downtown, offering a much-needed venue for world-class conferences and business opportunities, while providing a space for international, national, and local events, as well as cultural showcases.

Located in the heart of Mississauga’s downtown core and near Toronto Pearson International Airport, the LAC is a hub for visitors from all over the world with a rapidly growing population and a strong business community. The City requires modern, versatile spaces to accommodate the demand for local, national and international events. The LAC has long been recognized as a cultural landmark housing performance theatres, an exhibition gallery, eight professional art studios and sophisticated meeting facilities.

The request for expressions of interest is now open to organizations interested in partnering with the City to reimagine the LAC lands. This process will help the City identify the best potential uses for the site.

For more information on how to submit an expression of interest, please visit our website.

Background

  • Mississauga is a leading business and tourism destination, home to more than 100,000 businesses, 1,400 multinational firms, and 77 U.S. Fortune 500 and 66 Global Fortune 500 companies. The City attracts millions of visitors annually with its world-class restaurants, events, parks and experiences. This includes the LAC, which plays a key role in Mississauga’s vibrant arts and tourism scenes.
  • The City is also home to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest airport, which serves more than 50 million passengers annually.
  • Mississauga also boasts the second-largest economy in Ontario and a highly educated workforce, supported by two globally recognized post-secondary institutions located in the city and 32 additional institutions within a one-hour commute.
  • Information gathered during the RFEI process will provide the City with options on how to use the LAC and the surrounding lands for a hotel and convention/conference centre to support the City’s growth.

City Hall is open for business! Everything you need to know about Mississauga’s in-person services

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

Looking to come by for in-person support, register for a program or make a payment? Several services now have a permanent presence in the Great Hall.

January 30, 2025

As 2025 gets underway, you’ll notice more activity on the ground floor of Mississauga City Hall as we bring back in-person services in one place to serve residents better.

Looking to come by for in-person support, register for a program or make a payment? The below services now have a permanent presence in the Great Hall (ground floor of City Hall) and are open during regular City business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Welcome Desk

Our friendly customer service staff from the 311 Citizen Contact Centre are here to assist with wayfinding, inquiries related to City services and assisting with booking appointments at the self-service electronic kiosk. Payments can be dropped off at designated drop boxes, with one located just outside of City Hall at the north entrance and another located at the Welcome Desk. Need additional support? 311 is available to serve residents by phone (dial 311 or 905-615-4311, if outside City limits), email and online.

Legislative Services

Service counters are open and staff are ready to issue marriage licenses, perform civil ceremonies, provide commissioner of oath services and intake liquor licence applications, freedom of information (FOI) requests, claims and liens submissions, formal complaints and burial permits. Residents can also visit to receive assessment roll information and have minor variance and consent applications processed. Visitors are asked to kindly book an appointment prior to visiting City Hall. 

Planning and Building

Members of the public can visit in-person with inquires or requests to schedule meetings for development applications, building permits or related matters. Walk-in appointments for these services are accepted.

Recreation Customer Service Desk

Residents can interact with our Recreation Customer Service Team to book many facilities across the City, including rooms in community centres, gymnasiums and arenas, including outdoor sport and picnic amenities. Residents can also register for recreation and culture programs, sign up for a fitness membership or apply for recreation’s financial assistance program, ActiveAssist. Walk-in appointments are accepted. Questions? Call 905-615-4100 or email.

C Café

Looking to grab breakfast or lunch while visiting? C Café has re-opened with a tasty menu of options for everyone to enjoy.

Security Services

Security staff are onsite to provide support to City staff, customers and visitors through heightened visibility at City Hall.

Model of City Centre

Located in the Great Hall across from C Café is a model of City Centre that was originally constructed in 1989 that took approximately three months to complete. Constructed at a scale of 1:500 (500 times smaller than the real buildings), the model features current and future visions for City Centre. Check it out today!

For more information, please visit the City’s website or call 311.

Time for bold action is now! Mayor’s task force makes recommendations to address the housing crisis

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The Mayor’s Housing Task Force report includes 30 actions to help kick-start development and outlines immediate steps the City is taking to help get homes built more quickly and affordably.

January 22, 2025

Today, Mississauga City Council received Partners in Homebuilding, a report from the Mayor’s Housing Task Force. As the housing crisis continues to worsen, the report challenges all levels of government, including Mississauga, to think and act differently.

The recommendations in the task force report will help guide future housing efforts in Mississauga. As an immediate next step, Mayor Parrish will bring forward a motion next week with actions the City will take to help quickly address housing affordability.

The task force includes more than 30 experts from Ontario’s private and not-for-profit building and development industry. It was assembled by Mayor Parrish two weeks after taking office in June 2024. The Mayor’s goal was to help break down barriers by bringing together those who plan for and approve housing (government) and those who build it (industry).

Over the course of four months, and engagement with federal and provincial ministries, the task force assembled a series of recommendations in four key priority areas:

  1. Reform development charges, taxes and fees to help lower housing costs: Ninety-five per cent of new homes built in Canada are built by the private sector. The Task Force is recommending 14 actions to help balance demand and incentivize more affordable housing developments.
  2. Update building and design standards to help boost supply and make building more affordable: In a housing crisis, the aim of guidelines and standards must be to help – not hinder – good city-building. The Task Force is recommending seven actions that will help create efficiencies across the industry to increase supply.
  3. Transform zoning to unlock more housing: Zoning reform provides certainty for developers and can help streamline the development application process. The Task Force is recommending five actions that will support Mississauga’s transformation into a dynamic urban city.
  4. Create sustainable programs and funding that will mobilize industry to help meet the demand for affordable housing: The private sector can – and is willing to – play a significant role in helping to build affordable housing. The Task Force is recommending four actions to help develop a sustainable, long-term funding program for affordable housing.

The report also outlines 14 actions the City is taking right now to address the housing crisis, including:

  • Increasing housing supply: Adding permissions for another 124,000 units to boost residential growth, making it easier to build mixed-use communities around transit, and finding creative ways to build new housing above or alongside city facilities.
  • Bringing down costs: Offering financial incentives to get more purpose-built rentals built, making it less expensive to build homes on residential lots – like garden suites, triplexes and fourplexes, lowering borrowing costs and costs for non-profit developers.
  • Streamlining processes: Creating a housing-focused team of city-builders at the City to review applications quickly, update urban design guidelines, improve financial policies, and drive efficiencies in the housing development approval process.

In the coming months, staff will update the City’s Housing Action Plan with recommendations that will be advancing from the Mayor’s Housing Task Force.

To read the full report and learn more about the task force members, visit Mississauga.ca/housing-taskforce.

Retail Study – Community Engagement

By Planning & Development

As directed by City Council, the Economic Development Division in collaboration with Development & Design (Planning & Building Dept) are developing a Retail Strategy with the assistance of Parcel Economics.

The study will assess the current and future potential of retail, addressing challenges such as e-commerce, shifting demographics, and development pressures. Retail spaces are essential to our communities, supporting economic activity, employment, and cultural diversity. With intensification continuing, it’s important that we understand the impact to the retail sector and identify ways to support and maintain our City’s retail spaces.

As part of this initiative, Invest Mississauga are launching two surveys—one for the community and one for businesses. The feedback will help shape a strategy that ensures a vibrant, inclusive retail environment in Mississauga.

Please find the survey links here. The surveys will be live until February 9, 2025.