Changes to Little Jamaica and Upper Village Business Improvement Area board composition; targeted outreach to increase diverse representation
The city is adjusting governance and composition of two Business Improvement Area boards in high-inequity neighbourhoods, with staff-led outreach and capacity-building to increase participation from underrepresented groups. The report describes past engagement and ongoing support but the transcript shows councillors pressing for concrete next steps beyond outreach.
From the floor
“Over the last couple years we've undertaken a number of different engagement opportunities, targeted outreach in high-inequity neighbourhoods to increase the capacity, identify what those barriers are. We also have staff dedicated internally that provide that service, navigation support to operators.”City staff
The journey
You can still act
On the Toronto City Council agenda for 2026-07-29
Residents in Little Jamaica and Upper Village interested in BIA participation can contact staff for navigation support or watch for upcoming roundtable events; no upcoming vote flagged.
Decision
The adjustment to BIA board composition and governance structure, with continued targeted outreach and staff navigation support to increase diverse representation in Little Jamaica and Upper Village.
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