About Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga is Canada's
6th largest city with population of more
than 730,000. It is 3rd largest FIRE (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate cluster).
The Greater Toronto's FIRE sector including Mississauga is 3rd largest
in North America and amongst largest in the world.
Mississauga is one of Canada's best cities to live as per
MoneySense's Canada Best Cities to live 2010 report.
City of Mississauga has earned 'AAA' credit rating; six years
in a row (2003-2009), by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, based
on the City’s exceptional liquidity levels, debt-free position, and
strategically located economy.
Mississauga is the home to Pearson International
Airport, Canada's largest airport and only city in GTA, with access to seven major highways. Read
Mississauga's
economic indicators.
Average household income is $97,480 per annum, above both provincial and
national averages.
Mississauga is also the safest city to live in Ontario with
lowest crime rates.
Over 54,500 businesses, 422,590 employees and 61 of Fortune 500 Canadian head offices
are in Mississauga.
Over 82.35% of Mississauga's resident labour force has
post-secondary education.
City of Mississauga prides itself on being an environmentally
responsible community. Take a read
through
Mississauga's Communities in Bloom profile book and learn about
the unique programs, initiatives and partnerships between all
sectors of our community.
Mississauga has more than 480 parks and woodlands for you to
discover. Here you can enjoy a variety
of active recreational activities.
Mississauga's extensive trail system including scenic Credit
River, offers a serene and tranquil setting for you to enjoy and
stay fit. Trails can be used for walking, cycling, jogging,
inline skating and even cross country skiing during the winter
months.
The
University of
Toronto Mississauga is one of
top higher education institutions in Mississauga.
Sheridan college is soon establishing a campus in the heart of
Mississauga City Centre.
Key business sectors: Biomedical/ Pharmaceutical, FIRE, Consumer Products,
Information Technology, Automotive, Aerospace and Financial Services.
Telecommunication: 100% digital switching using state of art
technology. Major centre for successful call centres.
Top Mississauga Employers.
Mississauga City Centre- The place to be
Mississauga's
Official Plan provides a new policy framework to direct growth
to where it will benefit the urban form, support a strong public
transportation system and address the long term sustainability of
the city.
A major revitalization project is under its way in
Downtown Mississauga that will transform the area around City
Hall into a huge gathering place. This project, at an estimated cost
of $40 million, will help Mississaugans to come together and
celebrate year-round activities. Once completed, the area will host
major events. Other features may include: a large open lawn, an
extended art gallery, a redeveloped amphitheatre, a café on the
square, a permanent concert and event stage, a marketplace and a
glorified signature entrance to City Hall.
Future projects may also include: revamping Square One and the
sprawling surface parking lots that surround the mall adjacent to
the City Hall.
Mississauga waterfront is unique and a valuable asset that is being
strategically planned, developed and maintained. Mississauga's 22
waterfront parks vary in size, use and features. To ensure a
sustainable waterfront parks system, the City of Mississauga's "Waterfront
Parks Strategy" gives clear direction on how to improve upon
existing links, amenities, features and uses of Mississauga
waterfront parks.
Real estate update: Mississauga is nearing the end of its life for suburban
residential
development. Housing in the Churchill Meadows is the only big
project that is nearing with the exception of many
condominiums in Mississauga
Square One , that will be the next big thing.
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Ontario's 12.5 million people make it Canada's most populous and
dynamic province.
Over the next 30 years, the number of people living in Ontario is
expected to grow by approximately four million. The McGuinty
government is committed to ensuring that this growth contributes to
prosperous, healthy and diverse communities in all parts of the
province.
On June 13, 2005, the Places
to Grow Act, 2005 received Royal Assent. Primarily, the Growth Plan
attempts to prevent urban sprawl, revitalize urban centres, and
reduce congestion by intensifying growth in existing urban areas and
requiring new development to make provisions for transportation
alternatives such as transit, walking, and cycling.
Highlights
- By 2015, 40% of all new residential development, occurring
annually within each municipality, will have to be within
already built-up areas. Identifies 25 "urban growth centres" to
be targets for higher amounts of growth.
- Establishes various minimum density targets for new
development.
- Promotes mixed-use, transit-supportive, pedestrian-friendly
communities.
- Restricts conversion of employment land uses to
non-employment uses.
- Restricts the expansion of areas designated for development
by municipal Official Plans.
According to the Growth Plan, the entire region is expected to
grow by 3.7 million people by 2031, with 75% of that growth
occurring in the Greater Toronto Area. The largest increases in the GTA will be
experienced in the Regions of Peel (up 59%), Durham (up 81%), York
(up 97%), and Halton (up 100%). The Cities of Toronto and Hamilton
will also see significant increases (19% and 29% respectively).
Almost 5 million people live the GTA.
Employment in the GTA will also see significant increases by 2031
with more than 1.3 million more jobs, a 47% increase.
The key strategy is to increase the capacity of existing built-up
areas. Therefore, the Growth Plan requires that, by 2015, 40% of all
new residential development, occurring annually within each
municipality, be within already built-up areas.
In addition, the Growth Plan establishes 25 specific areas as
targets for growth, which includes
Mississauga City Centre. As the primary areas for growth, these so-called
“Urban Growth Centres” will be the focus for transit and
infrastructure investments. By 2031, development in these urban
growth centres will be required to achieve minimum density targets
that are higher than other areas.
New development in Urban Growth Centres in Toronto will be required
to meet a target of 400 people and jobs combined per hectare. New
development in Urban Growth Centres in the GTA will be required to
meet a target of 200 people and jobs combined per hectare. New
development in Urban Growth Centres outside of the GTA will be
required to meet a target of 150 people and jobs combined per
hectare.
The Growth Plan acknowledges that not all of the expected population
and job growth can be accommodated within existing areas. Some
growth will occur on “greenfields”, areas.
On Jul 15, 2008, Ontario made the largest commitment in
Canadian history, setting aside at least half the
Ontario's Northern Boreal region ( almost the size of the United
Kingdom) for permanent protection. The announcement is globally
significant in the fight against climate change.
Learn more about Ontario
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