Sheridan students to unveil renderings for Mississauga fourplexes

On Wednesday, September 3, Sheridan College architecture technology students will provide the City of Mississauga’s General Committee with a sneak peek of new fourplex renderings and floor plans. The work was created as part of Mississauga’s ongoing academic partnership program with Sheridan College.

While fourplexes exist in some parts of the city like Port Credit, they are relatively uncommon citywide. Sheridan students are helping to bring a fresh perspective on what fourplexes might look like across the city.

The students’ work will also be on display as part of the Fourplex: 1 House 4 Homes exhibition at the Creative Campus Gallery at Sheridan College (Hazel McCallion Campus). The exhibition officially opens on September 5, 2025.

Meeting Details

When:

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025
• 9:30 a.m.

Where:

• Council Chambers, City Hall
• 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga

Who:

• Members of General Committee (Mayor and Council)
• Student representatives and instructors from the Architectural Technology        Program at Sheridan College

Participate:

• Join in person at City Hall, or
• Watch the live stream on the City’s website

Background

Detached homes currently make up about 70 per cent of all housing in Mississauga – but that’s changing. Since 2023, the City has taken a number of actions to make it easier to build different housing types in neighbourhoods. Here are some examples:

• Additional Residential Units (ARUs): Residents may build up to three residential units on one lot (including the primary residence) in neighbourhoods city-wide. This includes garden suites, triplexes, basement apartments, etc.
• Fourplexes: Residents may build a fourplex in residential areas when they meet the City’s zoning by-law regulations. A fourplex is a single low-rise residential building containing four separate units.
• Semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots: The City has simplified its residential zoning into two new zones to allow semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots.
• Pre-approved garden suite design plans: The City offers pre-approved plans and materials lists for one-bedroom and studio garden suites, making it easier for homeowners to build a detached unit on their property.

Learn more about building a fourplex: Mississauga.ca/fourplex

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• Events and Exhibitions
• Housing
• Planning and Building