From streets to skylines, tell us what you think about urban design in Mississauga

The City of Mississauga is reviewing and updating its urban design program. This work will help ensure that the program reflects the needs of those who plan, design and build our city, as well as the people who call it home.  

The City is working to create vibrant, well-designed communities while making it easier to build more housing and improve affordability. We want to hear your ideas. Watch a short video to learn more about urban design and tell us what matters most to you.  

How does urban design affect you? 

Think about a building that stood out or how walkable your neighbourhood is – that is urban design in action. It shapes how we live, from our buildings and streets to the parks and public spaces in between. Whether you’re getting around in the city, spending time at a park or enjoying an outdoor event, urban design shapes the everyday experience of life in Mississauga.  

Mississauga has a variety of urban design guidelines that help shape the way our city is designed and built. The Urban Design program review is looking at how we can improve the program so that it meets with the needs of residents today and into the future.

We’re starting the conversation 

During the first phase of the Urban Design Program review, we want to understand what matters most to you. That’s why we’ve launched a virtual, on-demand engagement to gather your feedback. Tell us what’s working and where we can improve.  

As you take part, think about: 

• What are your favourite places in the city? What makes them stand out? 

• What do you think makes good design, or not? 

• How does urban design affect you in your everyday life? 

Your input will help ensure new development fits well into our communities.  

It’s easy to tell us what you think  

What:  

• Visit the project website. 

• Watch the short video.  

• Complete a quick survey.  

• Ask our team a question or share a comment.  

When:  

On demand, 24/7, from Monday, June 22 to Friday, July 31, 2026.

Where: 

Online at mississauga.ca/urbandesign  

Who:  

• Residents in Mississauga.

• Industry professionals.

• Students.

• Anyone interested in urban design.

Background 

The Urban Design Program review is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to make Mississauga a great place to live, work, play and visit. The review supports recommendations from the Mayor’s Housing Taskforce and will align with the City’s new Mississauga Official Plan 2051.  

The City celebrates excellent urban design through the Mississauga Urban Design Awards. Explore the 2025 winning projects.

Tags

• Planning and Building
• Public Consultation and Engagement