Business Improvement Area (BIA) - Historic Downtown Abbotsford

The City of Abbotsford is conducting a review of Bylaw No. 1699-2007, which governs the Abbotsford East Downtown Business Improvement Area. Established in 1994 by the District of Abbotsford, the Abbotsford East Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw was introduced to generate revenue for initiatives aimed at revitalizing the local economy. These initiatives focus on enhancing the downtown area through beautification projects, supporting local businesses, promoting innovative attractions, and encouraging overall economic activity.

This bylaw review is a direct response to a formal request from the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association (ADBA), and additionally, this review was anticipated and supported by the Historic Downtown Neighbourhood Plan.

Key proposed changes include:

1. Updating the BIA boundary
2. Updating the annual funding
3. Renaming the bylaw
4. Revising the expiration date of the bylaw

The ADBA is administrated by a Board of Directors, which is composed of property and business owners who are elected by their fellow ADBA members, and would continue to manage the funds collected through the BIA levy, supporting the strength of Historic Downtown Abbotsford and initiatives such as community events and festivals (like Berry Fest and Winter Jubilee), streetscape upgrades, graffiti removal, marketing, beautification, storefront enhancements to attract visitors and support local enterprises.

We want to hear from you!

If you have any questions about this bylaw review, please submit your questions below and our team will get back to you!