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Ontario Business Improvement Area Association
The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is a network representing and supporting BIAs across Ontario. We encourage and guide BIAs to increase their effectiveness, as well as their contribution to the economic, cultural, and social well-being of communities.
OBIAA is a leader in the development and sharing of information, tools, training, resources, and best practices.
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Something powerful may be hiding in plain sight on Ontario’s Main Streets. Above many storefronts sit vacant upper-floor spaces that were once homes. What if these spaces could help address Ontario’s housing shortage while revitalizing downtowns?![]()
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OBIAA is proud to release 'Turning the Lights On: Unlocking Upper-Floor Housing on Ontario’s Main Streets.'![]()
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Our report, created in partnership with Armstrong Strategy Group, highlights several policy recommendations that could help unlock upper-floor housing across Ontario, including adaptive Building Code pathways, funding for upper-floor housing inventories, and expanded Community Improvement Plans. These tools could help communities activate housing already built.![]()
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Across Ontario, BIAs are already leading innovative approaches to strengthening Main Streets. The inspiration for this report came directly from the hard work, creativity, and leadership of BIAs across the province. Thank you for helping build vibrant communities.![]()
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Download the report now: obiaa.com/projects/turning-the-lights-on/ ![]()
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#TurnTheLightsOn #OntarioHousing #HousingSolutions #MainStreets #DowntownRevitalization #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs
📣 Registration is now open for the 2026 OBIAA Professional Development Day!![]()
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Join us in Burlington on September 28-29, 2026, for 1.5 days of networking, learning, placemaking inspiration, and practical takeaways for BIAs of all sizes. ![]()
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Hosted by Aldershot Village BIA and Burlington Downtown BIA, this year's event will explore beautification, placemaking, partnerships, and downtown revitalization. ![]()
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Register today: obiaa.com/2026-professional-development-day/![]()
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#Placemaking&Partnerships #BIAImpact #CommunityInnovation #2026ProfessionalDevelopment #Burlington2026 #OBIAA2026PDDay #OBIAA #OntarioBIAs
📍 OBIAA’s Board of Directors will be meeting in Southampton for in-person meetings focused on collaboration, strategic priorities, and the continued advancement of Ontario’s Main Streets.![]()
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These meetings provide valuable opportunities to connect, share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and continue the important work outlined in OBIAA’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.![]()
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Strong communities are built through connection, leadership, and collaboration and the OBIAA board is working hard for its members. 💙![]()
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📅 June 17-19, 2026![]()
📍 Southampton, ON![]()
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#OBIAA #MainStreetLeadership #OntarioBIAs #StrategicPlanning #CommunityBuilding #SouthamptonON
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Annual BIA Conference
April 19-22, 2026
St Catharines, ON