Official Plan Review

Official Plan Our Future City

As Mississauga continues to evolve, so does our Official Plan.

The City’s Official Plan policies address important parts of city-building that affect everyone who lives and works in Mississauga, including transportation, housing, culture and heritage, the environment, and the economy.

The Official Plan addresses things like:

  • where housing, industry, offices, shops, and roads should go
  • which services and amenities (e.g. parks, schools, transit) are needed and where they will be located
  • what parts of the city will be the focus for growth and what it will look like
  • what must be considered for growth and development

We’re reviewing the existing Official Plan to ensure it reflects the changing needs, opportunities and aspirations of our city. The review process will:

For more information about the current Plan, visit the website.

Please see the Timeline on the right side of this page to learn about past project milestones and future phases of the Official Plan Review.


Help Shape Draft Policies

Help shape proposed policies during the Official Plan Review! Share your comments on draft Bundle 1 policies of the new Official Plan, including topics such as growth management, environment and climate change.

How To Use This Interactive Tool

  • Click anywhere in the PDF below to enter your comments
  • Select pins on the PDF below to read or reply to other comments
  • See each document in the table of contents or select next below
  • Skip the name and email fields to comment anonymously

Example Comments

  • "I think the wording here should change to..."
  • "There should be more details added here because..."
  • "I agree/disagree with this policy direction because..."


The personal information collected in this interactive PDF is collected under the authority of sections 11 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001. This information will be used for the purpose of administration of the Official Plan Review. If you have any questions about the collection of this information please contact us at engage@mississauga.ca

COVID-19 Community Engagement Update: While we continue to respond to this pandemic, we are working hard to deliver essential services and projects to keep our City moving and safe. While we can’t connect in-person at this time, we still want to connect! Please find on this site the ways you can keep updated on this project’s progress and share your opinions and ideas.


Have your say

We all have a stake in the future of our city. Get involved and share your thoughts!


Official Plan Our Future City

As Mississauga continues to evolve, so does our Official Plan.

The City’s Official Plan policies address important parts of city-building that affect everyone who lives and works in Mississauga, including transportation, housing, culture and heritage, the environment, and the economy.

The Official Plan addresses things like:

  • where housing, industry, offices, shops, and roads should go
  • which services and amenities (e.g. parks, schools, transit) are needed and where they will be located
  • what parts of the city will be the focus for growth and what it will look like
  • what must be considered for growth and development

We’re reviewing the existing Official Plan to ensure it reflects the changing needs, opportunities and aspirations of our city. The review process will:

For more information about the current Plan, visit the website.

Please see the Timeline on the right side of this page to learn about past project milestones and future phases of the Official Plan Review.


Help Shape Draft Policies

Help shape proposed policies during the Official Plan Review! Share your comments on draft Bundle 1 policies of the new Official Plan, including topics such as growth management, environment and climate change.

How To Use This Interactive Tool

  • Click anywhere in the PDF below to enter your comments
  • Select pins on the PDF below to read or reply to other comments
  • See each document in the table of contents or select next below
  • Skip the name and email fields to comment anonymously

Example Comments

  • "I think the wording here should change to..."
  • "There should be more details added here because..."
  • "I agree/disagree with this policy direction because..."


The personal information collected in this interactive PDF is collected under the authority of sections 11 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001. This information will be used for the purpose of administration of the Official Plan Review. If you have any questions about the collection of this information please contact us at engage@mississauga.ca

COVID-19 Community Engagement Update: While we continue to respond to this pandemic, we are working hard to deliver essential services and projects to keep our City moving and safe. While we can’t connect in-person at this time, we still want to connect! Please find on this site the ways you can keep updated on this project’s progress and share your opinions and ideas.


Have your say

We all have a stake in the future of our city. Get involved and share your thoughts!


  • Join Us! Virtual Open House: Transportation, Cultural Heritage, Economy and Employment Areas

    The City will be hosting a virtual drop in open house to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the second bundle of draft policies for the topic areas, transportation, cultural heritage, and the economy and employment areas. Draft policies will be posted on May 30 for review and comment prior to the June 8 virtual open house.

    Date: June 8, 2022

    Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Format: Virtual (Webex)

    Registration: Please click here.

  • Planning and Development Committee Meeting

    Planning and Development Committee Meeting

    • Date: Monday, March 28, 2022

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Online and Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive

    • Agenda can be found here

    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(External link)(External link). If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 4915 for instructions.

    • File: CD.02-MIS

    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 Megan Piercey at 905-615-3200 ext. 4915 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.


    Thank you for your ongoing participation!

  • Thank You for Joining Us! March 3, Official Plan Review – Bundle 1

    Thank you for joining us!

    On March 3, 2022 the City of Mississauga held an online community meeting on the Official Plan Review – Bundle 1. Staff presented draft revised Official Plan policies on growth management, environment, climate change, and urban design. Have your say and:

    Thank you for your participation in the Official Plan Review!

    Best,

    Official Plan Review Team

    The City of Mississauga

    300 City Centre Dr.

    Mississauga, ON

    L5B 3C1

  • Join Us! Open House on March 3, 2022


    Help shape proposed policies during the Official Plan Review! Join this open house to discuss Bundle 1 draft policies of the new Official Plan, which include growth management, environment, climate change, and more. Learn how you can review and share your insights on the proposed changes.

    Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022.

    Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM


    Register here for the virtual open house!

  • What We Heard Spring 2021 and Policy Memos Now Available!

    On June 2021, three community meetings were held on the Official Plan Review to discuss “What are the priorities for the environment and transportation”, “Where will major growth go”, and “How can we increase housing choices in our neighbourhoods”.





    Review What We Heard in the Following Summaries:


    Graphic recording of community meeting on how can we increase housing options in our neighbourhoods. Text: close to famiily, green space, transit, affordability, parking, walking options, tenant rights, accessibility, privacy, choice, age in place, schools.

    Graphic recording of June 23, 2021 community meeting.


    Policy Memos

    Policy memos are now available! See the following thematic memos which provide analysis and preliminary recommendations for Mississauga’s Official Plan:

  • Share Your Feedback – Survey and Presentations Now Available!

    On June 15, 17, and 23, we held three virtual community meetings on the Official Plan Review to discuss “What are the priorities for the environment and transportation”, “Where will major growth go”, and “How can we increase housing choices in our neighbourhoods”. We shared draft policy directions for the Official Plan Review and explored your ideas on housing options. If you have more to say or missed the meetings, please let us know your thoughts by completing the surveys by July 26, 2021!

    The meeting recording, presentation slides, and surveys are now available:

    “What are the priorities for the environment and transportation” – June 15, 2021


    “Where will major growth go” – June 17, 2021


    “How can we increase housing choices in our neighbourhoods” – June 23, 2021


  • Remember to Join Us on June 23!

    We look forward to seeing you at the “How can we increase housing choices in our neighbourhoods” community meeting on Wednesday, June 23 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. This meeting will feature a presentation and break out rooms. See the following details to prepare for the meeting:

    Agenda

    1. Welcome & Introductions
    2. Background and Overview
    3. Questions
    4. “Break Out” Rooms – Housing Needs
    5. Report Back
    6. Wrap Up and Next Steps


    Background Information


    Engage With Us on Housing

  • Help Shape Our Future City! Phase 3 of the Official Plan Review to Discuss Housing, Growth, Transportation & the Environment

    We’re hosting three virtual community meetings to discuss key directions of Mississauga’s Official Plan Review. Join residents to help shape our future city as we discuss housing, growth, transportation and the environment.

    The Official Plan Review guides growth in Mississauga, ensuring it reflects the changing needs, opportunities and aspirations of the City. Having reviewed ongoing community feedback since 2019, we are looking to confirm policy directions for the environment, transportation and growth. We will also explore your ideas on housing options.


    Register here for the virtual community meetings to discuss our future city!


    What are the priorities for the environment and transportation?

    Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    See the memos on transportation, environment, and climate change to review the materials that will be shared at this meeting.


    Where will major growth go?

    Thursday, June 17, 6:30 PM - 8 PM

    See the memo on major growth to review the materials that will be shared at this meeting.


    How can we increase housing choices in our neighbourhoods?

    Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 PM - 8 PM

    See the memo on housing to review the materials that will be shared at this meeting.


    Additional Memos

    See the memo on the economy, employment lands and jobs.

  • Phase 2 Community Engagement Feedback Summary – Now Available

    Thank you to everyone that participated throughout Phase 2 of the Official Plan Review engagement to confirm policy priorities for the Official Plan! Please see the Feedback Summary.

    On March 8, 2021, the City’s Planning and Development Committee will be considering a staff report that summarizes the feedback received and assesses how this feedback compares to proposed policy priorities for the new Official Plan.

    At our next round of engagement, we will seek your ideas on draft policy directions. This engagement will be held in the Spring of 2021.

    Stay informed and connect with us by subscribing to our email list. If you have any questions or comments, please share them with us online using our Q&A tool or to official.plan@mississauga.ca.

  • Share Your Feedback – Survey and Presentation Available!

    This fall we held four Virtual Community Meetings to help refresh the vision and confirm priorities for our new Mississauga Official Plan. Participants had the opportunity to listen to a presentation, ask questions, share ideas and provide comments.

    If you were not able to attend a meeting, please let us know what you think:


    We all have a stake in the future of our city! Thank you for your help!

Page last updated: 12 May 2022, 03:05 PM