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The City offers BIAs a tool kit consisting of the following programs:

purple bullet Commercial Façade Improvement Program for BIAs
purple bullet Mural Program
purple bullet Streetscape Improvement Program

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Improved facade Commercial Façade Improvement Program for BIAs
The City offers grants to eligible commercial property owners for the improvements to commercial building façades. This could include replacing or repairing windows, doors, lighting, awnings, brickwork, signage, or making building entrances wheelchair accessible.

Please note: the 2010 Commercial Facade Improvement Program is now fully committed. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Contact George Wheeler 416-392-1820 for more information.



mural Mural Program
Business associations, including community groups that include strong business participation, can receive one-time funding for outside wall mural projects that help promote a local theme and facilitate positive commercial neighbourhood identity.

The deadline for the 2010 Mural Program has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Contact Michael Saunders 416-392-1005 for more information.

Streetscape Improvement Program
In partnership with a BIA, the City provides 50/50 matching capital funds for streetscape beautification projects such as decorative pedestrian lighting, kiosks, banners, theme signage, landscaping, fountains, and decorative street furniture.

Contact Rajashree Kumar 416 392-7696 for more information.
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