Message to Community Why The BIA Matters

Connecting Businesses – Building Community

Central Lonsdale is more than a commercial corridor — it’s a neighbourhood where people live, work, shop, and connect. A fully functioning Central Lonsdale Business Improvement Association (CLBIA) exists to ensure that this community remains vibrant, resilient, and economically healthy for everyone within the boundary.

When local businesses face rising and unpredictable costs — including property taxes passed through leases — the effects are felt by the entire neighbourhood. Empty storefronts, fewer services, and lost local jobs weaken the fabric of the community. A strong CLBIA helps prevent this by providing structure, stability, and coordinated local leadership.

What a CLBIA Does for Central Lonsdale

A CLBIA is a locally funded, locally governed organization that reinvests directly into the neighbourhood it serves. Levy dollars stay within Central Lonsdale and are used to deliver visible, measurable benefits, including:

  • Cleaner, safer, and more welcoming streets

  • Beautification, placemaking, and pedestrian-friendly improvements

  • Local events and activations that build community pride and bring neighbours together

  • Support for small and independent businesses that serve residents every day

  • Advocacy that reflects the shared interests of businesses, property owners, and residents

  • Strong coordination with the City, emergency services, and community partners

  • Long-term planning that supports economic health while protecting neighbourhood character