The Cooksville GO TOC will deliver 3,000 homes, transforming the station into a major GO and Hurontario LRT transit hub in Mississauga
Located at the intersection of the Milton GO corridor and the future Hurontario LRT, the Cooksville GO TOC is being planned as a multi-modal transit hub, bringing housing, employment space, and public amenities directly to one of Mississauga’s busiest transit nodes.
Cooksville GO Transit Oriented Community to Deliver 3,000 Homes
Planning concepts for the Cooksville site envision a high-density mixed-use community built on and around existing station lands, including:
- Approximately 3,000 residential units
- A mix of high-rise towers and mid-rise buildings
- Retail and commercial uses integrated at grade
- New public spaces and pedestrian connections
- Direct integration with GO Transit and the Hurontario LRT
The scale of the project positions Cooksville as one of the most significant TOC developments in Mississauga.
A True Multi-Modal Transit Hub
What sets Cooksville apart from other TOCs is its dual transit integration:
- Milton GO Line (regional rail to downtown Toronto)
- Hurontario LRT (north-south rapid transit spine)
This combination creates a rare opportunity to build a high-density, transit-first community where residents can move seamlessly across the region without relying on cars.
The Cooksville GO TOC is being advanced through Ontario’s TOC program, led by Infrastructure Ontario, which focuses on maximizing development potential on transit-adjacent lands.
From Station Lands to Urban Centre
Like many GO stations, Cooksville is currently surrounded by surface parking, fragmented land uses, and low-density development.
The TOC proposal aims to transform this into a:
- Compact, walkable urban district
- High-density residential node
- Transit-oriented employment and retail hub
This aligns with Mississauga’s long-term vision of creating complete communities around major transit infrastructure.
Strategic Role in Mississauga’s Growth Plan
Cooksville is one of Mississauga’s most important intensification areas due to its:
- Proximity to City Centre
- Direct access to regional and local transit
- Location along the Hurontario growth corridor
The Cooksville GO transit oriented community is expected to play a major role in:
- Increasing housing supply
- Supporting transit ridership
- Strengthening Mississauga’s transition into a transit-oriented city
The Bigger Picture: The Hurontario–Milton Corridor
The Cooksville project highlights a broader shift in regional planning:
- Growth is clustering around transit intersections, not just stations
- Multi-modal hubs are becoming priority development sites
- Density is being directed to areas with the highest transit accessibility
As the Hurontario LRT comes online, Cooksville is positioned to become one of the most connected transit nodes in the western GTA.
Square Footage Takeaway
The Cooksville GO transit oriented community represents the evolution of transit-oriented development into something bigger: a true transit mega-hub.
It shows that:
- Future growth will be centred on multi-modal transit nodes
- Station lands are being transformed into high-density urban districts
- TOCs are no longer just about housing—they are about building entire transit-based communities
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