Planning & Development

Feb 16 2024
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Hazel McCallion Line – Construction Liaison Committee Update

By Announcement, Hurontario LRT, Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

ONGOING and UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION:

The 2024 construction year is in full swing as crews remain busy along the project corridor in Mississauga South. Most of this work involves completing utility relocation and upgrades on both sides of Hurontario Street. Once the utility works wrap up in the coming months, road widening activities on both sides of Hurontario Street will begin, making room for guideway construction and track installation in the center of the roadway. Residents and businesses can expect to see:

  •  changes to the existing boulevard, driveways, sidewalks; and
  • improvements to the multi-use pathway on the east side of the street.

Here’s a snippet of ongoing and upcoming construction activities you can expect for February and March:

  • The new station at Port Credit is starting to take shape. At the platform level, work continues with forming and pouring the walls and at the street level, mechanical and electrical installation is nearing completion.
  • Alectra duct bank works continue along the boulevard on the west side of Hurontario Street between Mineola Road West and Indian Valley Trail. These works are completed in conjunction with the installation of new hydro poles and the stringing of aerial cables along the east side of Hurontario Street between Mineola and Pinewood Trail. Once complete, the plan is to remove the old hydro poles along the west side of the road and convert the electrical service to those properties from aerial to underground. In doing so, we are working with individual property owners and businesses to access their property and construct the duct banks up to their electrical metre bases. To do this work safely and efficiently, there will be temporary power outages and driveway impacts to prepare for these upgrades to the delivery of service.
  • Construction of a new Bell manhole northwest at Pinetree Way is ongoing and will continue until March 2024.
  • Connections for Rogers telecoms between Park Street and Eaglewood Boulevard are ongoing and expected to be complete by mid to late February.
  • While most of the water, storm, and sanitary infrastructure has already been upgraded and relocated in this area, there are a few minor areas remaining to install storm and sanitary pending the decommissioning and demolition of Inglewood and the handover of Eaglewood as well as at the new station at Port Credit.

  • The new bridge structure is complete at Eaglewood Boulevard and a small section of guideway and track has been constructed and installed at the future intersection. We are working with the City of Mississauga on the installation of temporary traffic signals before decommissioning the existing intersection at Inglewood Drive. Once complete, the new intersection will be handed over to the City of Mississauga which is expected in March.
  • Once Eaglewood structure is commissioned and Inglewood structure is decommissioned, a small section of flood walls and creek bed will be completed north of the new Eaglewood intersection.
  • Installation of an acoustic fence is expected to take place in February along the east side of Hurontario Street north of the plaza at Eaglewood to just south of Mineola Road East. The fence is expected to be completed by early March.
Feb 13 2024
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Virtual or In-Person (Statutory) Open House Meeting for the Draft New Official Plan

By Events, Planning & Development

Join us for A Virtual or In-Person (Statutory) Open House Meeting

for the Draft New Official Plan

The City is preparing to finalize its new Official Plan to guide how Mississauga will grow and develop over the next 25 years. From housing and transportation to the environment and economy, the Official Plan includes important policies that help to shape our city.

As we work to finalize the plan, the City is hosting two community meetings for the public to learn more, ask questions and share comments.

To date, public input has played an important part in shaping the policies that make up the new Official Plan, including:

  • Where housing, industry, offices and shops should go
  • Which services and amenities such as parks, schools, roads, trails and transit are needed
  • How we protect the city’s culture, heritage and environment
  • How the city should grow and what growth will look like

The draft new Official Plan will be available on the City’s website for review the week of February 12, 2024.

Please use the registration links below to join us online or in-person to learn more and ask questions:

  1. Virtual Engagement
    Date: Tuesday, February 27
    Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    Location: Online – Webex Events
    Register Here
  2. In-Person Engagement – Statutory Open House Meeting
    Date: Thursday, February 29
    Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (drop in any time)
    Location: Mississauga Civic Centre – The Great Hall
    Register Here

We look forward to seeing you at either session! Please note that the content shared during the meetings will be the same, however, it will vary in format as appropriate for the setting.

Thank you,

Official Plan Team

Feb 08 2024
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Join us for A Virtual or In-Person (Statutory) Open House Meeting for the Draft New Official Plan

By Events, Planning & Development

Purpose of Open House Meeting:
 The purpose of the virtual and in-person open house meetings is to present the draft new Official Plan.
 There will be an opportunity to review, ask questions, and provide comments on the draft document.
 The in-person open house meeting will be considered the required statutory open house under the Planning Act.

Virtual Meeting Date:  Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Webex Events
Registration: Mississauga.ca/officialplan

In-Person Meeting Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Mississauga Civic Centre – The Great Hall, 300 City Centre Drive
Registration: Mississauga.ca/officialplan

Background:
Mississauga Official Plan guides how the City will grow and develop, as required by the Ontario Planning Act. The goals and policies of this draft new Official Plan are intended to be achieved by 2051.

The Official Plan provides the basis for Mississauga’s land use planning and urban design, in line with the City’s Strategic Plan. Its policies address important parts of city-building that affect everyone that lives and works in Mississauga, including transportation, housing, culture and heritage, the environment and the economy.

Every 10 years the City reviews and updates the plan with ideas and guidance from the community. The City is moving forward with the next phase and is releasing the draft new Official Plan for the upcoming virtual and in person open house meetings to seek feedback.

The draft new Official Plan can be viewed: www.mississauga.ca/officialplan

To provide comments or for further information, please contact:

Sharleen Bayovo, RPP
Planner and Project Lead, Official Plan Review
City Planning Strategies Division
Planning and Building Department
City of Mississauga
Tel: 905-615-3200 ext. 3018
Email: sharleen.bayovo@mississauga.ca
Address: 300 City Centre Drive, 7th floor
Mississauga ON
L5B 3C1

Ben Phillips, RPP
Manager, Official Plan and Zoning Services
City Planning Strategies Division
Planning and Building Department
City of Mississauga
Tel: 905-615-3200 ext. 5881
Email: ben.phillips@mississauga.ca
Address: 300 City Centre Drive, 7th floor
Mississauga ON
L5B 3C1

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 official.plan@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, 7th floor, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.

Date of Notice: February 9, 2024

Jan 12 2024
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Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review – Have Your Say

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

HAVE YOUR SAY

The City of Mississauga’s Planning and Building Department is undertaking a land use review of the Dixie Outlet Mall site to help guide redevelopment. The City’s review will focus on key elements to achieve a complete community and set a policy framework to inform an official plan amendment. It will consider opportunities for new roads, pedestrian connections, transit supportive development, parks, a mix of land uses, including affordable housing and non-residential uses. The review will also consider heights that are of an appropriate development scale within the Lakeview neighbourhood area.

The City’s review of the lands is occurring simultaneously with a development application that has been submitted to the City in December 2022 by Slate Asset Management. The owner is proposing to demolish a portion of the mall and build five residential apartments in the northwest portion of the site. The site where the grocery store is located is owned by Choice Properties and no application has been made to the City. Under the Planning Act, the City is required to process a development application and within certain timelines. The City will work in collaboration with the property owners in coordinating the policy and the development application reviews. To find more information on the development application, file OZ/OPA 22-32 (1250 South Service Road) please click here.

Stay involved

Subscribe to receive news alerts about future engagements at the top of the Have Your Say page.

If you wish to mail your comments, please send them to: Karin Phuong, Planning and Building – City Planning Strategies, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1.

Share your feedback

In advance of the community meeting on January 29th, City planning staff have prepared draft Official Plan policies to help guide future redevelopment of the Dixie Outlet Mall site. Policies around areas such as housing, parks, transportation, retail, office, commercial and community uses will be used as a framework.

Share your ideas with us by adding your comments on the draft policies document on the page. Comments will be received until February 29th.

 

Join the January 29th Open House and Share Your Feedback

The City is moving forward with next steps to help guide the future redevelopment of the Dixie Outlet Mall site. City staff will share draft Official Plan policies around areas such as housing, parks, transportation, and non-residential uses such as retail, office, commercial and community uses.

You are invited to an in-person meeting to learn more and share your input on the draft recommended policies. A copy of the draft policies will be posted online after January 10th.

Register for one of two community meetings!

Date: Monday, January 29, 2024

Time: Afternoon Session from 3:00-5:00 p.m. or Evening Session from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E.

To register for the event, please click here.

If you are unable to attend the in-person meetings, a recorded presentation will be posted on Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review website. Comments and questions are welcome anytime.

Jan 12 2024
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We want to hear from you on projects in Mississauga

By Events, Food for thought, Issues, Planning & Development, Ward 1

We want to work together to create a better Mississauga for everyone. There are many ways you can be involved and share your ideas and opinions on the different projects around the city. Your input can help shape our vision for Mississauga!

Graphic reads Let's Hear Your Ideas, yoursay.mississauga.ca

Upcoming opportunities

Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review

The City is moving forward with next steps to help guide the future redevelopment of the Dixie Outlet Mall site. On January 29, city staff will share draft Official Plan policies for community input. Policies around areas such as housing, parks, transportation, retail, office, commercial and community uses will be used as a framework for future development.

Here’s how to get involved:

1. Join one of our in-person community meetings at the Small Arms Inspection Building (1352 Lakeshore Rd E) on Monday, January 29 from 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.

2. If you are unable to attend the in-person meetings, the presentation will be posted on Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review website. Comments and questions are welcome anytime.

Visit Your Say – Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review to register for the meeting, share your feedback and sign up for updates.

Streetsville Heritage Conservation District

We are approaching the end of Phase 1 of the Streetsville Heritage Conservation District Study. The consulting team has completed an evaluation of the study area. It has been determined that the study area includes property which meets the legislated criteria for identifying a potential Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. A recommended Heritage Conservation District boundary has been identified.

Now that data has been collected and recommendations are being drafted, we are looking to the community for input. Information provided to the consultants at the upcoming community meeting will feed into a report prepared by the Consultants. This report will be brought forward to Council in late winter 2024 to determine whether or not the study should proceed to Phase 2.

Join us at our next community meeting:

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Vic Johnston Community Centre
Hazel McCallion Hall
335 Church Street, Mississauga

Reminder

An Evening with Brent Toderian

Get your free ticket for an evening of engaging discussion about Mississauga’s future.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Brent Toderian, renowned urbanist and city planner, as he shares his insights and experiences in shaping vibrant cities.

This in-person event will take place on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre.

More information

The city plans to continue its community engagement efforts and is always looking for new ways to involve residents in the decision-making process. For more information on community engagement initiatives in Mississauga, please sign up on this site.

Dec 19 2023
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2024 Budget moves Mississauga forward

By Announcement, Parks, Planning & Development, Resources

Mississauga’s 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget was adopted today by Mayor Bonnie Crombie. The 2024 Budget moves Mississauga forward by prioritizing infrastructure, building and growth while maintaining a safe and healthy community. It outlines how the City will allocate resources to meet service expectations for 13 service areas and more than 300 programs and services over the next four years, ensuring affordability for residents and businesses.

Important investments

Key capital investments in 2024 include:

  • Hybrid bus acquisitions – $87.9 million
  • New fire stations and station renovations – $24.6 million
  • Major road construction – $22.4 million
  • New park development – $41.4 million
  • Road rehabilitation – $44.6 million
  • Storm sewers – $19.2 million

“Mississauga’s 2024 Budget proposes a modest 2.3 per cent increase on the City’s portion of the tax bill compared to 3 per cent last year. This was achieved through finding $3.7 million in savings and efficiencies while being extremely measured when considering anything new,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “The budget remains prudent with tax dollars, with nearly half (2.9 per cent) of the budget increase allocated to maintaining the status quo for the 200 services provided by the City. We are exploring new opportunities to move Mississauga forward like housing, transportation, public safety and mitigating climate change. The largest investment within the budget is for transit as we look to increase service levels and support our community’s growth.”

Property taxes

More than 57 per cent of the City’s revenue comes from property tax from residents and commercial/industrial properties. This is the main revenue tool for municipalities as per the Municipal Act, 2001.

Mississauga residents will see a 2.34 per cent increase on the City portion of the residential tax bill and business owners will see a 1.59 per cent increase on the City portion of the commercial/industrial tax bill.

New initiatives

Of the 21 new initiatives proposed for 2024, 13 are funded by user fees or other revenues, or are funded from capital, and do not impact the tax rate. These initiatives include a MiWay service increase, the opening of a new fire station, parkland growth, and invasive species management programs.

“Of every property tax dollar collected, only 37 cents stays in the City of Mississauga, and we’re putting that money to good use,” said Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “We’re committed to keeping costs low by identifying operational efficiencies, securing financial support from other levels of government, and charging user fees where appropriate. At the same time, we continue to make smart investments in making the quality of life for residents better today, and into the future.”

Cost savings

The City has implemented cost containment strategies to help bring down costs. The 2024 Budget contains savings of $3.7 million (a 0.6 per cent reduction in the City’s net costs). Since 2009, the City has achieved $80.8 million in cost savings.

The Business Plan & Budget plays a significant role in shaping our city, so it’s important to take the time to read and understand it. The City’s 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget, contains valuable information about how tax dollars are spent and highlights specific projects that will be undertaken throughout the City.

Individuals who are interested to learn more about the City’s adopted 2024 Budget and the budget process can visit mississauga.ca/budget.

2024 Budget Highlights

2024 Budget Book - Moving Mississauga Forward