How Should Mississauga Attract Businesses to the Lakeview Innovation District?

Official title: Lakeview Innovation District

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Mississauga is transforming a former coal power plant into a 177-acre innovation hub called Lakeview Village. The city wants to know what incentives would attract tech, cleantech, and life sciences companies to set up shop there. They're planning 1.5 million square feet of office and lab space that could create 9,000 jobs.

Why This Matters

Looking for a tech job in the GTA? This district could bring 9,000 new positions in research and innovation. Live in Mississauga? More local jobs means shorter commutes and a stronger tax base. The city's betting big on cleantech and life sciences—industries that could shape the region's economy for decades.

What Could Change

The city may offer tax breaks, grants, or other incentives to developers and companies that build in the Innovation District. A Community Improvement Plan would set the rules for these incentives. This could fast-track construction of office towers, labs, and flex spaces on the former power plant site.

Key Issues

  • What incentives should the city offer to attract innovation-focused businesses?
  • How can the city encourage development of office, lab, and flex spaces?
  • What partnerships could help achieve the Innovation District vision?

How to Participate

  1. Share your ideas on the Ideas board or ask questions through the Q&A section.
  2. Mail written comments to Melissa Slupik, City Planning Strategies, 7th FL - Planning and Building, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1.

Submit Your Input

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Questions Being Asked (2)
  1. What incentives would best encourage desired developments in the Innovation District?
  2. How can the city achieve the Innovation District vision?

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