Old East Village
Business, Property & Development Support
The Old East Village BIA is pleased to assist stakeholders in bringing vibrancy to OEV's commercial corridor. Providing support and programs, we work with small and large-scale developments and many types of business models, from sole proprietorships and corporations to worker-owned co-operatives. Current and potential business and property owners are encouraged to contact our office to discuss further.
Business Owner Support
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Assistance with navigating municipal departments including Planning, Business Liaison, By-Law Enforcement, and London Police Services to resolve issues that arise
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Providing numerous supports, such as assistance with customer surveying, listing businesses in print and online directories, promoting events, and media releases for businesses in the BIA area
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Facilitating connections between commercial tenants looking for space and property owners who have potential space available
Property Owner Support
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Making area property owners aware of the City of London Incentive Programs
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Meeting with prospective Incentive Program applicants and fully explaining the program terms
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Facilitating meetings with Planning Department staff and assisting with questions regarding the necessary paperwork for incentive applicants
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Acquiring translation services and other supports including by-law and building code specialists
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Liaising with the London Police to provide suggestions for CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), and the City’s Business Liaison office to solve issues that arise
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Connecting business owners looking for space with property owners who have potential space available
Development
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Assisting with the facilitation of large-scale infill and redevelopment projects which are beneficial to the community
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Initiating and executing community meetings to ensure the developments are designed to reflect both project needs and community input
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Assisting developers in working with City Hall Departments, Committees, and Council to facilitate community-supported developments.