About Business Improvement Areas
In partnership with Toronto City Council, local commercial property owners and tenants can work together to form a Business Improvement Area (BIA) to enhance the safety, look and feel of their neighbourhoods to attract more visitors to shop and dine, as well as to draw new businesses to their area. Learn about the benefits of forming a BIA.
Proposed BIA Expansions
The Queensway BIA proposed expansion - Public Consultation Meeting
A Public Consultation will be held Wednesday, May 22 between 7 and 9 p.m. at Izba Restaurant, 648 The Queensway to discuss the proposed expansion of The Queensway Business Improvement Area.
Proposed BIAs
- College-Dufferin - Poll closes June 27, 2013
- Dufferin-Finch - Poll closes May 21, 2013
- Wilson-Keele - Poll closes June 20, 2013
Public consultations and presentations
Public Presentation to discuss proposed improvements to Suydam Park
A Public Presentation will be held Monday, May 27 between 7 and 9 p.m. at Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road to view a presentation on streetscape improvements proposed for Spadina Road and Suydam Park within the Forest Hill Village Business Improvement Area.
News, resources and information
BIAs in the news
Business Improvement Areas are good for business and neighbourhoods, according to a variety of Toronto-centred and international media outlets. Share your success story.
BIA operations – by-law updates, regulations, urban design issues and manuals
Business Improvement Areas are encouraged to keep on top of changes in the by-laws, regulations, urban design issues and other items of interest affecting their operations.
Changes to Municipal Code Chapter 19 - BIAs
Changes have been made to the Municipal Code Chapter 19, the by-law which governs the establishment and operation of Business Improvement Areas in Toronto. In July 2011, Toronto City Council adopted amendments regarding starting a BIA, the BIA polling processes, proxy voting, board eligibility and board governance. See a summary of the new changes. Read the updated Municipal Code Chapter 19.
General information
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