That’s a wrap on Open House #3. Thank you to all who participated. Keep an eye on engage.plandixie.ca where we’ll post answers to all of your comments and questions soon. Stay connected to our social channels for updates on how you can continue to be involved in the planning of the site at Dixie Outlet Mall.
The Plan Dixie Project Team will be working closely with the City and community on a new vision for the property at Dixie Outlet Mall. The final plan will have a mix of uses, including enhanced green space, improved access for bikes and walking, new shops and restaurants, housing options, and will bring vibrancy and architectural elegance to the area. From the first community engagement session, Open House #1, key themes were chosen that will drive the planning process.
We want to reprogram your retail experience with new options, more options and an improved experience for getting there. We want to re-invent where you dine out, or how you get your groceries – bringing amenities to your doorstep.
More ways to move with improved access for walking, biking and transit riders, leveraging the existing network to seek out opportunities for capacity and safety enhancements.
Revitalization of the neighbourhood with new public realm experiences offering access to outdoor public space and parks to enhance your everyday.
A variety of options for a variety of incomes and needs to support a growing city, supported by a walkable public realm and easily accessible community amenities, shops, restaurants and day-to-day services.
Advancements in design, sustainability and architectural integrity to elevate your surroundings, create places to dwell and delight, and establish a sense of community by bringing people together.
Located in Mississauga, Ontario, Dixie Plaza was the first mall in the area when it opened in 1956, and was renamed Dixie Outlet Mall in the late-80s. Over the years, it’s acted as a place for locals from nearby neighbourhoods to shop for everyday needs, or for a bit of fun and delight – from music festivals and markets to pageants. The vision is to restore the area to its ground-breaking roots, by revitalizing it and bringing a beautiful new urban plan to the neighbourhood. The proposed development at Plan Dixie will have a mix of uses, and include a variety of green spaces and recreational amenities, improved access to transit, safer cyclist and pedestrian-friendly routes, new shops and restaurants, a range of housing options, and will bring vibrancy and architectural elegance to the area.
Slate Asset Management owns the majority of the mall; Choice Properties REIT owns Treasure Hunt and the NoFrills.
Slate Asset Management is an active real estate investment owner/manager operating across Canada, in the US, and in Europe. We are passionate about our projects and we consider ourselves to be partners with our tenants and the communities surrounding our properties. Dixie Outlet Mall is an important part of the Slate real estate portfolio, and as we begin to contemplate future plans, we would like to hear from you.
Choice Properties REIT, Canada’s preeminent diversified real estate investment trust, is the owner, manager and developer of an extensive portfolio of retail, industrial, office and residential properties. We build for the future, exploring new ways to help people live well through the creation of healthy, livable communities. We look forward to being a part of this project and working with the community to build something great.
Get to know our full team in The Team section below.
We are very early in the planning process. We are working on a draft plan for the site at Dixie Outlet Mall that envisions a 46-acre mixed-use community with new parks, enhanced retail, and a range of housing options (town homes, mid and high rise buildings). This draft plan includes housing for approximately 12,000 to 15,000 people, based on 6,400 units, and will be submitted to the City. There will be an approval process that will provide an opportunity for the community to share input throughout.
Yes! The NoFrills will remain operational on the site throughout the planning process.
We are very early in the process; we held our first Open House in October 2019, Virtual Open House #2 in the Summer of 2020 and are now in our third form of engagement with the launch of Virtual Open House #3. We will be hosting a series of future engagements with the Community as we work with the City to evolve the Master Plan. Get connected by opting in below to stay updated on future project updates and upcoming community meetings.
We are building something new here. Something that will elevate your neighbourhood with trees, benches, outdoor spaces, walkable amenities, new shops and restaurants. We hope to advance the design of this new place together with the community to build a plan that is right for Mississauga and considers how and what the community wants in their everyday.
We understand community is at the heart of this site. We will work with the City and the local community to find opportunities for new gathering spaces and accessible public realm experiences that support neighbourhood needs.
The vision is to transform a 100% concrete site into a vibrant community with tree-lined pathways, accessible green space and trails. Consideration for families, safety and how we design outdoor spaces are priorities of ours. We will be working with the City and the local community to determine what type of dedicated park space is needed to support the creation of a new public realm that beautifies and restores.
This site has the potential to accommodate many forms of housing. Mississauga and the entire GTA are experiencing an unprecedented pressure on housing affordability, and delivering housing opportunities at a well-connected site with a myriad of amenities is good for our citizens. We will consider the needs of existing and future residents when planning the mix and tenure of units.
Our transportation consultants will be undertaking a series of technical studies to understand the flow of traffic in and out of the site as part of the design process and any future submissions to the City.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is responsible for the highway and road changes happening around Dixie Outlet Mall. We will continue to keep the community up to date on new information as it becomes available.
We’ve assembled a skilled team of experts to ensure we deliver the very best for the redevelopment of Dixie Outlet Mall.
With planning for the future of Dixie Outlet Mall well underway, the Plan Dixie team has been busy working with the City, stakeholders, and you, the community, to get feedback on the site plan. Here are the latest updates.
The Plan Dixie team wants to hear from you! Have your say on the draft plan for the site at Dixie Outlet Mall at Virtual Open House #3. The Plan Dixie project team will be answering questions online, and asking for your feedback on the draft plan. Visit engage.plandixie.ca from now until Dec. 15, 2020 to get involved. Let’s Plan Dixie together!
See the Plan
From May 26 to July 30, the Plan Dixie team hosted its second Open House online to gather ideas for the redevelopment of Dixie Outlet Mall, and received hundreds of comments and pieces of feedback that will help shape the future of the site. Over 1,200 attendees had the opportunity to explore ‘virtual stations’ that focused on planning concepts like Parks & Open Spaces, Shops, Services & Amenities, Active Transportation, and Design, Housing & Sustainability.
Watch the Video
Hundreds of community members shared their ideas, concerns, feedback, and vision for the future of Dixie Outlet Mall at the second Open House, held online during the summer of 2020. The report is currently being finalized and will be ready soon. You will be able to learn about what your neighbours had to say, including their hopes that the site will feature more green spaces, dining options, safer pedestrian and cycling routes, and affordable housing for all.
On October 3, 2019, The Plan Dixie Project Team hosted the first Open House for the redevelopment of Dixie Outlet Mall, where community members could meet the project team, see a presentation from Giannone Petricone Associates, and provide feedback and ideas.
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Following the first Open House for the redevelopment of Dixie Outlet Mall, The Plan Dixie Project Team reviewed the feedback provided and ideas shared from the community. Key themes include: amenities & services, active transportation, parks & open spaces, housing, and design for future.
Read the Report
There will be a time in the future that we will reopen the Living Room, located within Dixie Outlet Mall. It will once again play a role in our community engagement process and be a meeting place for us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Living Room when the time is right.
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