Residents Continue to Fight Against Proposed 703-Unit Condo Development in Mississauga
The battle against a planned 703-unit condominium development in a residential area of Mississauga remains ongoing. In a council meeting held in May, concerned residents expressed their opposition to a proposal put forth by Queenscorp for a residential and commercial development at 4099 Erin Mills Parkway.
The project aims to replace a retail plaza, which formerly housed Michael-Angelo’s, with an Iqbal Halal Foods grocery store, along with the construction of five condominium apartment buildings ranging from six to possibly 15 storeys. The ground floors of these buildings would feature retail shops, while seven blocks of stacked townhouses would also be included. Glen Broll of Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., representing the developer, mentioned that the development would comprise a mix of one, two, two-bedroom plus den, and three-bedroom units. However, specific figures regarding the number of larger units were not provided.
While no final decision has been set for the project, residents are intensifying their opposition. A newly-formed group known as the 4099 Erin Mills Parkway Redevelopment Opposition Group presented a petition to the council on June 28. With 699 members, the group operates through a website and a Facebook page.
Speaking on behalf of the opposition group, Don Barker highlighted the concerns of the residents. He emphasized that the proposed development would introduce 703 new units, predominantly one-bedroom units, to the low-density Sawmill Valley community. Barker argued that such a significant increase represents a sudden 62% surge in the neighborhood’s density, which is not in line with the area’s intended development plans.
The potential rise in traffic was a key concern raised by Barker, who stated that the already poorly-rated Erin Mills Parkway and Folkway Drive intersection would be overwhelmed. Additionally, the studies conducted for the proposal failed to adequately address issues related to shadows, wind, and noise. Barker also pointed out that the reduced commercial space would force residents to rely on vehicles for essential services.
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