In 1988, the City of Mississauga defined by by-law old Port Credit village south of Lakeshore Road West on the west side of the Credit River as an area to be examined for possible future designation as a heritage conservation district. In May, 2003, the City authorized the feasibility study and George Robb Architect was chosen in mid-July to undertake the project. The aims of the study were twofold: 1) to determine the merit in conserving the old Port Credit village study area; and 2) to consider the feasibility of conserving old Port Credit village through designation as a heritage conservation district under the Ontario Heritage Act and/or by other means under the Planning Act.

The consultant team organized by George Robb Architect met several times with a Staff Steering Committee, Volunteer Advisory Committee and the public. A report was prepared that included an overview of the area’s historical development, archaeological, landscape and building inventories, effects of public policies on the area’s character and recommendations for a heritage planning framework. From this report and consultations with the public and the City, A Conservation District plan was prepared. In June 2004, the City of Mississauga Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended designation of the Old Port Credit Village Heritage Conservation District and the adoption of the Old Port Credit Village Heritage Conservation District Plan. The plan includes guiding principles for the conservation of the district’s buildings of historic interest, design guidelines for additions to buildings that complement buildings of historic interest, design guidelines for new construction and landscape conservation guidelines.