Building more housing in Mississauga.
We’re facing some big challenges in the city we love. People are struggling to make ends meet, housing is becoming out of reach for too many, and things are changing fast. Mississauga is about to pick a new Mayor, and we need someone who has the energy and policy track record to tackle these issues head on and build a better future for Mississauga.
As Mayor, Alvin will bring the energy and fresh ideas we need to tackle the issues most important to you.
Building more housing in our city
When I was growing up in Mississauga in the 1990s, it was normal for average families to be able to buy a four-bedroom home. Times have changed. Today, the average price of a detached home is more than $1.4 million in our City. Even if a family is able to come up with a downpayment, their monthly housing costs are close to $10,000 at today’s mortgage rates. That is the stark reality of buying a home in Mississauga in 2024.
On top of that Mississauga has the fourth highest rents in the country, with the average two-bedroom apartment going for over $2,700 a month.
Looking at those numbers, it’s no surprise our kids and grandkids are telling us they cannot see a future where they can afford to live here.
This is our moment to take action. This is our moment to make the right decisions to build a City that works for everyone.
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A Common Sense Approach
Build missing middle housing in our neighbourhoods, mid-rise homes on our main streets, taller buildings along transit corridors and our tallest buildings in central hubs.
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Building More Affordable Homes
Create options for families who cannot afford market housing.
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Unlocking More Land for Homes
Allow homes on underutilized lands to better support the housing needs of our residents.
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Cutting Red Tape & Speeding Up Approvals
Get homes approved faster by streamlining processes and increasing planning capacity.
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Partnering with Other Levels of Government
Work with all levels of government to bring crucial housing investments to our City.