GTA Construction News staff writer
The Government of Ontario has approved Mississauga’s new official plan, a major milestone in shaping the City’s future growth and development through 2051.
All new development applications will now be required to be consistent with the new plan.
“This is a proud moment for Mississauga as our new Official Plan is approved and the review process comes to a close,” said Andrew Whittemore, commissioner, planning and building. “I’m confident that as development moves forward in line with this plan, it will help strengthen our economy, protect our environment and create a more complete, livable city for generations to come.”
The policies in the new plan aim to:
- encourage more housing by allowing permissions for more than 370,000 new residential units city-wide by 2051, including more housing along transit corridors and gentle density in neighbourhoods
- create more mixed-use communities by connecting residents to the services and amenities they rely on most
- support job and economic growth by allowing for a broader range of uses in key employment areas, while protecting industrial uses from residential conversion
- enhance transportation options by expanding infrastructure for walking, cycling and transit to reduce congestion and improve connectivity
- strengthen environmental, cultural and heritage protections
The Official Plan also outlines where development should occur and what infrastructure and amenities are needed to create “a complete and livable city”.
City planners and staff heard from thousands of residents and businesses on key priorities, including housing, transit, job creation, heritage, diversity, infrastructure and environmental protection and city council approved the plan in 2025.
The plan came into effect following the Province’s Notice of Decision; however, staff are consolidating modifications issued by the Ministry as part of its approval. A final, consolidated version of the plan will be posted on the City’s Official Plan website in the coming weeks.
