Increasing Housing Choices in Neighbourhoods Study

New Proposed Provincial Regulation Changes

Recently, the Province announced potential changes to land use regulations that guide how municipalities can implement "gentle density.”

Most of the potential changes align with the IHCN study objectives. However, if the proposed changes come into effect, any recommendations from the IHCN study will need to be examined closely and potentially be revised to ensure they conform to the new Provincial legislation. A list of the proposed provincial regulatory changes can are in the table below

The Province is accepting comments from members of the public on the proposed changes until December 9, 2022. To read more about these changes and share your feedback with the Province, see the link on the Environmental Registry of Ontario webpage: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-6197

City staff have prepared a corporate report in response to the proposed legislation titled Bill 23 "More Homes Built Faster Act" and Implications for the City of Mississauga. It will be reviewed at a Special Council meeting on November 23 at 9:30 a.m. You can read a copy of the report here.

For additional information, please contact Brandon Williams, project lead.

Table 1: List of Proposed Provincial Regulation Changes regarding Gentle Density

Let's Plan For More Housing Together

We understand our city needs more diverse types of housing for families, workforce, older adults, and newcomers. The video below shows design ideas for the different kinds of housing this study is exploring. When looking at the concept designs and floor plans, try to think about your housing needs and how you, a family member, or friend would use the space.

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Learn More

Check out these perspectives on different housing types and arrangements being explored in the Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver:

• Official Plan Review, Housing Summary, by the City of Mississauga
• CBC Radio, Metro Morning with Ismaila Alfa - Co-housing
• University of Waterloo, In-Between Issues: Exploring the Missing Middle in Ontario
• The Tyee, The “Missing Middle” in Vancouver’s Housing Density Debate
• Senior Suite of the Future, by Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design – Explore Calgary

Have Your Say

If you wish to mail your comments, please send them to:

Brandon Williams, City Planning Strategies, 7^th FL - Planning and Building, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1.