Clarkson Village Study Update

The City is updating the 2014 Clarkson Village Study to guide future growth and development in a way that helps enhance the community’s village character.

Map of the general study area for the Clarkson Village Study update

Where We Started

In 2014, the City completed the Clarkson Village Study with extensive input from residents and area businesses. Working together, the community helped create a comprehensive vision for the revitalization of the area. That vision resulted in a set of planning policies (urban design guidelines, official plan policies and zoning changes) that remain in place today.

Where We’re Going

After more than ten years, it’s time to review the planning policies we put in place for Clarkson Village. We want to understand what’s working well and areas where improvements may be required. Are there opportunities to bring more housing to the area that we should consider? Do we need to do things differently to encourage a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly main street?

The study update will look at opportunities for:

  • fostering a complete community by providing residents with places to walk to shops and other services
  • maintaining Lakeshore Road West as a vibrant main street for commercial activity, and
  • providing more housing and mixed-use buildings that combine residential and commercial spaces, including exploring appropriate locations for taller buildings.

We want to hear from residents, businesses, community groups and other interested parties to understand opportunities and constraints.

When complete, the Clarkson Village Study will result in updated urban design guidelines and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law that supports growth and enhances Clarkson Village’s main street and rich heritage.

Stay involved

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

If you wish to mail your comments, please send them to: Karin Phuong, City Planning Strategies, 7th Floor - Planning and Building, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1.

The City is updating the 2014 Clarkson Village Study to guide future growth and development in a way that helps enhance the community’s village character.

Map of the general study area for the Clarkson Village Study update

Where We Started

In 2014, the City completed the Clarkson Village Study with extensive input from residents and area businesses. Working together, the community helped create a comprehensive vision for the revitalization of the area. That vision resulted in a set of planning policies (urban design guidelines, official plan policies and zoning changes) that remain in place today.

Where We’re Going

After more than ten years, it’s time to review the planning policies we put in place for Clarkson Village. We want to understand what’s working well and areas where improvements may be required. Are there opportunities to bring more housing to the area that we should consider? Do we need to do things differently to encourage a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly main street?

The study update will look at opportunities for:

  • fostering a complete community by providing residents with places to walk to shops and other services
  • maintaining Lakeshore Road West as a vibrant main street for commercial activity, and
  • providing more housing and mixed-use buildings that combine residential and commercial spaces, including exploring appropriate locations for taller buildings.

We want to hear from residents, businesses, community groups and other interested parties to understand opportunities and constraints.

When complete, the Clarkson Village Study will result in updated urban design guidelines and amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law that supports growth and enhances Clarkson Village’s main street and rich heritage.

Stay involved

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

If you wish to mail your comments, please send them to: Karin Phuong, City Planning Strategies, 7th Floor - Planning and Building, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1.

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  • Housing + Traffic. As we see increased zoning for more condos / mixed use in the area, what will be done to ease traffic in the village? (We know Port Credit and the Lakeview communities will become major bottle necks if their condo projects reach designed capacity, then add 1237 units at the corner of Royal Windsor and Southdown...). Small business protection plans - our neighbourhood still has a few of the small businesses that have dotted our street for years. Are there any plans in place to keep rent affordable for these businesses, or will they get pushed out as we've seen in PC? For zoning, could there be some development incentives for SMALL business space if there's going to be mixed use buildings? Protecting Park grass - was the recent extension of the paved paths in Birchwood Park for accessibility reasons? If not, could we please make a plan to add more grass and less assphalt to our parks?

    Sam D asked 11 days ago

    The City is working on transportation improvements along the Lakeshore corridor through the Lakeshore Compete Street Study, which focuses on improving the travel experience for all modes of transportation. For large developments, a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) is required. This study evaluates how new trips will affect the road network and often includes a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy such as improved transit access, bike facilities, and pedestrian connectivity to reduce car dependency.

    For the questions related to small businesses, please note the following:

    • The City does not have the authority to regulate commercial rent. However, through zoning, we can create opportunities to allow small retail spaces in mixed-use buildings. 
    • Reduced parking requirements for small retail spaces can help lower development costs. To learn more about parking exceptions for properties in the Clarkson Village BIA click here. 
    • The City is developing a retail strategy and implementation plan to ensure the retail sector remains healthy and vibrant. To find out more about this strategy, visit: Retail Strategy. 
    • The Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) offers free advisory services to help businesses. For more information, please visit: Business Advisory Services - IDEA Mississauga.


    The recent trail works at Birchwood Park were completed to upgrade an unpaved section of the trail which connects the sport facilities to the multi pad and to provide accessible access from the existing paved trail to the ball diamonds for players, coaches, and spectators. The City recognizes and promotes the value of open, unprogrammed space in parkland to permit a range of passive and active activities. Please refer to the Parks, Forestry and Environment 2024 Future Directions Plan for additional information on the priorities of Parks, Forestry and Environment which includes the prioritization of delivery for unprogrammed space.

  • Can we introduce stronger traffic-calming measures to create a safer pedestrian environment that supports local businesses in the Village, rather than prioritizing through-traffic?

    MikeT asked 13 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The City has a Traffic Calming Policy that outlines how locations are selected, reviewed, and implemented. Please note that the City’s Road Safety staff has identified Clarkson Road North for potential future traffic calming measures. For more information on the City’s traffic calming projects, please visit: Traffic calming projects. 

    In addition, a few transportation studies for the Lakeshore corridor are currently in progress. One of these is the Lakeshore Road Complete Street Study, which uses a “complete street” approach - meaning the street is planned and designed for all users, including pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, and transit riders. This study will explore ways to improve safety and comfort along Lakeshore Road through wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming, among other things. For more details, please visit: Lakeshore Compete Street Study. 

  • what is the latest update to the Lakeshore road and Clarkson road intersection improvement plan that was completed in 2022?

    Matt T asked 14 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The interim solution to install a median with side-by-side left turn lanes between the two intersections, is currently in the detailed design phase with construction anticipated 2027/28. The long-term solution is subject to Council approval, prioritization, and development opportunities.

  • What’s being done to preserve the community and character of the area? Past study consiultations have prioritized cars and commuting over community. Oakville has done such a better job at prioritizing character and has reaped the associated rewards

    Msami asked 22 days ago

    Thank you for your question. We understand how much the character of Clarkson Village means to residents. 

    Mississauga’s approach to planning has evolved over time, shifting from a car-centric development to a more community-focused, transit-oriented city. The new Mississauga Official Plan 2051, adopted by Council in April 2025, emphasizes complete communities that would support walkable and mix use neighbourhoods. Our work is not done. We are studying Clarkson Village to understand development opportunities and areas for improvement in a designated growth node, while respecting the Village’s unique character.  Tools such as official plan policies and urban design guidelines help guide how growth can occur that respects the area’s identity. Your feedback will help shape any proposed changes before decisions are made. 

  • Why would you even consider taller buildings. We live in a village not a city. Dont spoil the look of an already great place

    Lizzie asked 18 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts. No decisions have been made yet and your input is an important part of this process. 

    The City is at the very early stages of the Clarkson Village Study Update and is seeking feedback on a range of topics, including building heights. While most buildings in the area are currently one to three storeys, there is one taller, six-storey building on the east end. Current official plan policies generally allow for heights greater than what exists today. Clarkson Village is identified as a growth node in the City’s official plan, meaning it is intended to accommodate some future growth to help create complete communities.

    Through this study we will look at whether thoughtfully designed, human-scale taller buildings – combined with housing, shops, and restaurants – could help improve the public realm and make the Village more walkable and livelier.  Your feedback will help guide the future of Clarkson Village.

Page last updated: 02 Dec 2025, 02:29 PM