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	Mississauga prides itself on ensuring that good urban design is a priority in all developments within the city. Urban design is the art of shaping the interaction between people and the places through the arrangement, appearance and functions of cities. It addresses the natural and built environments and influences the process that leads to successful cities. Or, more succinctly, how buildings fit together to make quality space.

	The Urban Design area contains a collection of documents which outline design standards, guidelines and design solutions on planning issues. Please note that our Urban Design Guidelines and Reference Notes are currently being updated or reformatted. If you have any questions or would like more information, please e-mail us at: eplanbuild.info@mississauga.ca.

Guidelines and Standards
	Downtown Core Built Form Standards The purpose of the Downtown Core Built Form Standards is to provide urban design direction and guidance to promote and fulfill the intent of the City's official plan policies, Downtown21 vision and zoning bylaw - all of which shape and have influence on the urban structure, built form qualities and overall character of the Downtown Core.
	Historic Streetsville Design Guidelines The Historic Streetsville Design Guidelines have been prepared to provide assistance to home and business owners, as well as design and building professionals, when undertaking building renovation or restoration projects.
	Low-Rise Multiple Dwellings This Urban Design guideline provides a framework for the organization, function and quality of low-rise multiple dwellings on development lands in Mississauga.
	Mississauga: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Principles The goal of this document is to provide the City of Mississauga with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - CPTED - principles and strategies to create a safer and more livable city.
	New Dwellings, Replacement Housing and Additions The purpose of this document is to assist home owners, designers, architects and landscape architects by outlining the framework and design principles on which the guidelines for Site Plan approval are based.
	Green Development Strategy The Green Development Strategy focuses on achieving sustainability and environmental responsibility in new development in Mississauga.
	Standards for Shadow Studies Shadow Studies illustrate the impact of development in terms of sun and daylight access to the surrounding context including surrounding buildings, the public realm, public and private open space.
Reference Notes
	Drive Through Design Reference Notes This Design Reference Note outlines a series of minimum design guidelines to be used in designing site plans that include drive-through stacking lanes.

Urban Design Guidelines and Design Reference Notes Currently Under Review
	Alternatives to Noise Attenuation Walls
	Gas Stations
	Industrial Areas
	Noise Attenuation Walls Along Rail Lines
	Scenic Routes Design Study
	Screening for Roof Top Mechanical Units
	Standards for Children's Outdoor Play Spaces
	Standards for Senior's Outdoor Amenity Areas
These guidelines and design reference notes are currently being modified. For further information, please e-mail: mandy.baptista@mississauga.ca


Urban Design Guidelines and Design Reference Notes Currently Being Reformatted
	Accessibility Design Handbook
	Automobile Service Stations, Car Washes and Accessory Uses
	Drive Thru Stacking Lanes
	Standards for Hydro Meter Walls