A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association made up of commercial property owners and tenants within a designated area that collaborates with the City of Toronto. The goal is to create vibrant, safe, and competitive business districts that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, and new businesses. By working together, BIAs provide local businesses with the organizational structure and funding needed to drive neighborhood improvements and enhance the overall quality of life in both their communities and the city at large.

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If you’re a business or commercial property owner located within the BIA boundaries, you are automatically a member of the Liberty Village BIA. As a member, you should receive regular print and email communications from the BIA. Not receiving our communications? Contact us so we can add you to the distribution list.

BIAs are legally mandated organizations that unite local businesses to drive neighborhood improvements, enhance the business climate, and improve the overall quality of life. They can create budgets and, through the city, collect levies from businesses to fund initiatives.

BIAs strengthen local economies through activities such as:

+ Maintaining streets and sidewalks and making capital improvements

+ Promoting the area as a business, tourist, or shopping destination

+ Hosting community events and festivals

+ Enhancing safety and crime prevention efforts

+ Managing graffiti and poster removal

+ Conducting market studies and business recruitment strategies

+ Advocating for members with a unified voice

If you are a business or commercial property owner located within the BIA boundaries, some promotional and marketing opportunities may be available to you. Please contact us with your enquiry.

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The Liberty Village BIA operates through a series of standing committees, each dedicated to advancing the Board of Management’s initiatives and driving the area’s growth. These include:

Advocacy
The Advocacy Committee champions collaboration among all levels of government, City departments, and key stakeholders to advance major projects that shape Liberty Village. This includes overseeing initiatives such as the construction of the Metrolinx-Exhibition Station, various infrastructure upgrades, and the development of the new Liberty Village road.

Additionally, the committee actively engages with business owners, employers, and property owners to encourage participation in the BIA and strengthen the Board’s influence. It also leads efforts to promote office spaces, conduct outreach for commercial properties, and drive research projects that support Liberty Village’s ongoing growth and prosperity.

Events
The Events Committee is dedicated to planning, organizing, and delivering engaging events for BIA member businesses and their employees. Signature initiatives include the lively Give Me Liberty after-work street party, the Live at Liberty music series featuring pop-up performances across multiple locations, and the festive Ugly Sweater Party during the holiday season.

Through these events, the committee fosters community spirit, promotes local businesses, and enhances the vibrant culture of Liberty Village.

Marketing & Retail
The Marketing & Retail/Restaurant Committee promotes and brands Liberty Village and its BIA members through a robust, multi-platform strategy. With a strong social media presence, impactful marketing campaigns, and a dynamic website, the LVBIA has established itself as a leader in online engagement.

The committee also collaborates with local retail and restaurant businesses, spearheading initiatives like #ShopLiberty2Win and the Neighbourhood E-Gift Card program, which enhance visibility, encourage local spending, and strengthen the community’s economic vitality.

Streetscape
The Streetscape Committee oversees enhancement and maintenance projects that elevate Liberty Village’s outdoor appeal. From landscaping the vibrant planting areas of Liberty St. and the King St. beds to leading the acclaimed Benchmark Project, which brings artistic public seating to the neighbourhood, the committee is dedicated to creating a green, vibrant, clean, and dynamic urban environment.

Please note: All committees must be chaired by a Member of the Board of Management or the LVBIA Manager.

Interested in getting involved? Please email admin@libertyvillagebia.com