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Welcome to the
5th Annual
Toronto BIA Recognition
Awards
Master Plan
St Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA
Outstanding Streetscape
Bloor-Yorkville BIA
Re-vitalization of Yorkville Ave
Before
After
Outstanding Streetscape
Bloorcourt Village BIA
Bloorcourt is becoming a
destination neighbourhood.
Toronto Star, September 18, 2015
Outstanding Streetscape
Weston Village BIA
Bio Swales
Gateway
Riverside District BIA
News / GTA TORONTO STAR
Century-old Riverside Bridge illuminated in time for the Games
Illumination project highlights historic Queen St. span as the gateway to Toronto's east end.
The Riverside Bridge glows with its new illumination.
Gateway
Downtown Yonge BIA
Before
McGill & Granby Parkettes
After
Creative Solutions
Gerrard India Bazaar BIA
Self Watering Planters
Creative Solutions
Toronto Financial District BIA
In the Financial District, there is often a clear
discrepancy between the quality and
maintenance of assets on public versus
private property.
To improve the maintenance of publiclyowned assets, the Toronto Financial District
BIA uses GEOPAL, a GPS-based web and
mobile app,
to track and report issues with public realm
assets and track maintenance in an
organized, systematic process with all City
departments and
organizations managing public realm assets
in the area.
GEOPAL
GPS Based Web and Mobile app for asset Management
3700+ public realm assets recorded with asset
type, address, City standard, condition, photo and
asset history.
Resulted in an generally cleaner public realm as
unnecessary, unlicensed, damaged and illegally
marked items are reported and resolved quicker
Weekly survey of district assets and review of
results against City standards and service levels
Tracking of issues resolved within service standard
agreement timelines each month has risen to 80%
through work directly with City departments and other
operators of assets in the area.
Creative Solutions
Toronto Entertainment District BIA
Parklettes and Planters lined Bike paths
Floral
Parkdale Village BIA
Floral
Upper Village
BIA
Mural Chinatown BIA
Environmental Initiatives
Liberty Village BIA
Smart Commute
Environmental Initiatives
Liberty Village BIA
Smart Commute
Graffiti Prevention
Harbord Street BIA
Branding The Waterfront BIA
Events
The Danforth BIA
Thrill of the Grill & Luminous Night
Events Working Together
Dundas West BIA
Dundas West Fest
one of the unique points about this festival is that it is the child of 2 BIAs
who have worked together as a team to create & grow this event without any issues
Events - Working Together
Little Portugal BIA
Dundas West Fest
one of the unique points about this festival is that it is the child of 2 BIAs
who have worked together as a team to create & grow this event without any issues
Event
Mimico by the Lake
Pumpkin Parade
Event
Dupont by the Castle
Theme Dig 'flowers'
Raising awareness of the importance of gardening and the
natural environment to enrich urban life
Highlights included community and environmental
organizations TreesPlease and the David Suzuki Foundation
An art competition for local artists' flower themed work &
a talk from Horticultural Specialist, Ed Lawrence,
expert of CBC Radio's "Ontario Today,"
Dupont Dig Festival
Event
Dupont by the Castle
Dupont Dig Festival
Event
The Eglinton Way BIA
The event included a Silent Auction with items donated
from BIA members proceeds going to support the Allenby
school yard enhancement project.
The Eglinton Way BIA Scavenger Hunt
Event
The Eglinton Way BIA
The Eglinton Way BIA Scavenger Hunt
Innovative Event
Riverside District
BIA
November 28th Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Shop the Hood &
Changing of the Lights on the Bridge
Innovative Event
Riverside District BIA
November 28th Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Shop the Hood &
Changing of the Lights on the Bridge
Event
Yonge Lawrence Village BIA
Ardith One
1st Place
Window Display
Spectacles
3rd Place
Window Display
11th Annual Artwalk
Event
Yonge Lawrence Village BIA
Linen Affairs
Peoples Choice Award
Paradise Comics
2nd Place
Best Window Display
11th Annual Artwalk
Event
Emery Village BIA
Inaugural Venetian Ball Charity Gala
Event
Emery Village BIA
Inaugural Emery Village
Business Awards
Inaugural Venetian Ball Charity Gala
National Spirit
Lakeshore Village BIA
MP Bernard Trottier
Outside Street Celebration
in honor of
the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag
National Spirit
Lakeshore Village BIA
Outside Street Celebration
in honor of
the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag
Direct Marketing Campaign
Junction Gardens BIA
Explore the Junction' Marketing Campaign
Perseverance
The Waterfront BIA
Advocacy
Jennifer Jones
Luminous Veil- Prince Edward Viaduct lighting
THE MICHAEL COMSTOCK
COMMUNITY
BUILDER
AWARD
Michael Comstock – Community Builder Award
Liz & Carl Porrit
Liz Porritt and Carl Porritt for their long time efforts with the
Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade celebrating
their 25th Anniversary this year.
Would like to thank our sponsors
For Tonight’s Event
Congratulations to all of the
2015 Toronto BIA Winners.
You are a shining example
of Communities working
together!