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Pedestrian Wind Comfort and Safety Studies

Published by City of Mississauga

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Type: Document
Published by: City of Mississauga
Date: Updated December 2025
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 28

Overview

The City of Mississauga's urban design terms of reference for pedestrian wind comfort and safety studies, approved by Council in September 2014 (Resolution 0167-2014) and updated December 2025. It explains the purpose, who may conduct a study and consultation with the Planning and Building Department, then the triggers by building height, number of buildings, site location south of the QEW and site area. The methodology covers wind data, comfort and safety criteria, configurations, qualitative assessment and wind tunnel testing, followed by mitigation strategies and a glossary.

What it covers

Introduction
Purpose
Who can conduct a wind study?
Consultation with Planning and Building Department
Triggers for a Wind Study
Building Height
Number of Buildings
Site Location
Site Area (Size)
Study Methodology
Wind Data Collection
Criteria
Configurations
Qualitative Assessment
Quantitative Wind Tunnel Study
Assessment
Mitigation Strategies
Wind Control Mitigation Strategies
General Design Strategies for Wind Mitigation
Confirmation of Proper Implementation
Glossary of Terms

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