This group investors had asked the real estate broker, Mr. Frank Chau of Goldyear Realty Inc. to seek out the kind of investment that would fit in their criteria. Within a few months, this center was picked for its location. However, the zoning was industrial and the building layout was a bit at odds. Besides, the rental income was almost next to nothing. In order to make it a viable investment, a completely different concept must be implemented. The question then was "how"?

One of the owners who had been involved in building designs and construction quickly saw the existing building layout turning into something that could stand out in the crowd, a center that really would depict the Chinese Culture. Wasting no time, he immediately went into the design with a perspective drawing showing all the Chinese famous artifact, Nine Dragon Wall, part of the Great Wall, a huge traditional Chinese Gate, and many other renowned structures. The group went through the proposal and was very impressed. And the other owner who had been in the Chinese Antique business especially wanted that to be built so that Canadian at large would be able to enjoy the beauty of the Chinese renowned structures and their history and culture without actually travelling to China. The Center would then provide the "link" and "bonding" between the Canadian and Chinese Cultures through "show and tell".

The next questions then were economics and zoning. In order to build all the various structures as proposed an extra capital of $6 Millions were needed for the construction cost. Would the final rental income suffice to a descent return for the investors? Would the City of Mississuaga approve the change of uses?

After a careful study of the rental situation in and around the Center, the group decided to take a risk believing that a descent rental income could be achieved in the long run. The Center would be a main draw for people of all walks of life constantly coming in to view the structures making it a tourist spot. In view of this, the next step would be to obtain the blessing of the City of Mississauga. The group took the proposal to see the local Councilor, Mississauga Planning Department and finally to Mayor Hazel MaCallion. They were all very impressed and supportive and immediately encouraged the group to apply for such changes. Hence, the fate of the Center was then conceived.

The next phase was then the actual renovation and construction. Because of the precarious and distinct nature of the various proposed structures, the group could not find the right architect and skilled labor to carry out such type of construction. Beside, there were no such types of building materials in Canada. This dilemma brought the group to the Jiangsu Province of China. An agreement was struck between the group and Jianda Construction Company of Jiangsu Province that the Chinese would bring in all the required building materials and 60 skilled workers to build all the Chinese related structures. The group would then provide all the other foundations through local Canadian companies. The whole process took more then seven months with lots of help from all different levels of Government Departments and Agencies. Finally, in the year 1987, the Mississauga Chinese Center was officially opened by Her Worship Mayor Hazel MaCallion.