Author: Deborah Goss

Lakeview Lands – PDC Meeting – Monday Oct 28 @ 6:00pm City Hall

Deborah Goss Development, Inspiration Lakeview (former OPG Lands), Recent Posts

City Staff will bring a Recommendation Report to the Committee requesting endorsement of the Lakeview Waterfront Development Master Plan on Monday Oct 28th.

The plan increases the density of the development from 2018 Official Plan Amendment of 6800 units to 8026 units.

Three towers (40 / 29 / 24 storeys) are presented in the Marina District. The 40 & 29 storey towers have now been moved to the back row.

Lakeview Community Advisory Panel has requested the reduction of the 24 storey directly on the waters edge to 12 storeys, in keeping with the consistent request of the community to keep tall buildings away off the waterfront (see image below for explanation). 

Plan to attend City Hall to hear from City Staff, Council and Developer, LCP. (also available live streamed) Your comments may be presented by request or through a deputation to Council by contacting in advance: angie.melo@mississauga.ca

Requested reduction 24 storey tower to 12 storeys at waters edge
50% Waterfront Park Viewshed Character impacted y 24 storey tower in the front row
Suggestion: wrap 4-12 storey transition to all edges of the Waterfront Park (east to west) to protect 100% Waterfront Park viewshed character by providing 6 floors to other towers and extending six floors to the west (shown above)
At this stage of the planning process, the Ratepayer’s Association and Panel have heard, from the community, significant reservations around areas of the master plan that have not been addressed, including:

The capacity of current and future infrastructure (e.g., roads, parking, transit, sewers) to support this development and the existing stable community

Parkland Experience and design. including incorporating an indigenous village and cultural centre as part of the reconciliation process and developing the idea of a distinct and unique destination as a key goal

The amenities (e.g., community programming and centres, senior facilities, affordable housing) that the City plans to provide as a result of approving this development

The diversity and percentage of floor area allocated to various mixed uses (e.g., commercial, institutional, residential, retail, recreational, employment centres) to ensure that the development is a complete neighbourhood – where residents can live, work and play without venturing outside the development for every day necessities – rather than an isolated bedroom community

How the City of Mississauga’s Climate Emergency declared on June 24, 2019 has been considered in the interpretation of the Development Master Plan and how it will impact the OPA, zoning and other city requirements in the future

Clarifying the regulatory authority of the masterplan concerning the OPA and zoning process

Community Information Session #2 – Lakeview Lands (former OPG site) Saturday Oct 5 @ 2:30pm Seniors Centre – Hosted by Lakeview Ratepayers & Lakeview Community Advisory Panel

Deborah Goss Inspiration Lakeview (former OPG Lands), Uncategorized
September 19 – Community Information Session

We would like to invite you to the follow up to our recent Community Info Session with a revised model based on new information – Mississauga Seniors Centre – Saturday Oct 5 – Doors open: 2:30pm.

Opening remarks from Councillor Stephen Dasko
Presentation (new September updated plan) & round table discussions

Please refer to Inspiration Lakeview website for studies & documents

Community Information Session #1 – Inspiration Lakeview (OPG Lands) – Thursday Sept 19th – Doors Open:6:30pm – Hosted by Lakeview Ratepayers & Lakeview Community Advisory Panel

Deborah Goss Development, Inspiration Lakeview (former OPG Lands)

Don’t forget our Lakeview Ratepayers Community Information Session this Thursday September 19 at the Army & Navy Building (765 Third Street)

Doors Open at 6:30pm with opening remarks by Councillor Stephen Dasko at 6:45pm. Presentation and visualization 7:00pm onwards.

Inspiration Lakeview Update – Lakeview Lands (former OPG Land) June 5, 2019

Deborah Goss Inspiration Lakeview (former OPG Lands), Recent Posts
2014 Inspiration Lakeview Master Plan

Developer, Lakeview Community Partners (LCP) will provide a presentation of their newly proposed Development Master Plan for the Lakeview Lands (formerly OPG Land) on June 5, 2019 at the Small Arms Inspection Building. Doors open at 6:00pm, presentation start 6:30pm. Registration link

The Inspiration Lakeview Master Plan was previously developed by the City of Mississauga in 2014 through extensive community consultation see Lakeview Sessions, and originated through the Lakeview Ratepayers Legacy Project

Following the purchase of OPG Lands by developer, Lakeview Community Partners in March 2018, a draft proposal Development Master Plan was submitted by LCP to City Planning in October 2018.

In March 2019, further to previous LCP community meetings in April, September and October 2018, Sasaki Associates, a Boston-based company, was selected to rework and improve the Plan. June 5th will be the unveiling and presentation of the new LCP proposal. See New Plan

Please attend and provide your comments after the presentation to the Councillor and City Staffwho will be available with LCP and Sasaki for any questions

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New Sasaki layout of site showing the re-introduced Green Corridor
(now Ogden Park) and reworked Lakeview Village Cultural Area
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Inspiration Lakeview (5200 units) – Official Plan Amendment (6800 units)
LCP Proposed Master Plan Oct 2018 (8000 units)
LCP new Proposed Master Plan June 2019 (9700 units)

Regional Governance Update

Deborah Goss Regional Governance

On Wednesday May 8th, 2019 Lakeview Ratepayers provided a statement to the two special advisors (Ken Seiling and Michael Fenn) appointed by the Provincial Government as an advisory body to help with the review on regional governance. See below for statement and additional statements provided by other organizations. You also have the opportunity for input by following the link to the comments form.

Lakeview Ratepayers Statement

TOPCA Statement

Miranet Statement

PLEASE NOTE: The Province is currently seeking public input from the cities and residents that could be impacted by any regional government changes.  The public consultation period has been extended from April 23 to May 21st.  You can participate by providing comments at this link:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-government-review

City’s Vision for Lakeview Continues to Inspire

Deborah Goss Development, Inspiration Lakeview (former OPG Lands)

Article – portcredit.ca dated April 10, 2018

For a number of years, the City of Mississauga, together with the Government of Ontario, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the community have worked together to develop a shared vision for the Lakeview waterfront that was the previous home of a provincial coal fired generating station.

“The City engaged in an initiative that spanned years of consultation, collaboration and consensus,” said Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “The outcome of the process was a collective community vision of a mixed-use neighbourhood, with a vibrant public and private realm including open spaces, cultural amenities and a hub for employment. The Inspiration Lakeview Master Plan is the result of tremendous grass-roots energy and commitment, with a true ‘made-in-Mississauga’ stamp on it. We look forward to receiving the formal application and commencing our technical review and to further engagement with the community to bring this vision to a reality.”

“The development of the Lakeview lands has been and will continue to be a collaborative effort and a new way of community building,” said Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga. “Getting to today was no small feat. We owe much of our progress to the late Jim Tovey and to the residents behind Inspiration Lakeview. I’d also like to thank the Government of Ontario for making Lakeview a priority and for transferring a portion of the property to the City to support innovation and promote culture. Together, we’ve built a solid master plan we can all be proud of. I look forward to continuing to work with the community as we transform our vision for the lakefront into reality, while putting Mississauga on the map as a destination.”

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