What is a BIA?

A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association of properties and businesses within a specific district who work in partnership with the City to create a vibrant, competitive and accessible environment. Toronto currently has over 80 BIAs, the largest number of any urban centre in the world.

About the Financial District BIA

The Toronto Financial District Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents Toronto’s premier business centre, an area that includes Union Station, the PATH underground walkway and Canada’s five major banks and most prominent firms. Funding is received through a special levy on commercial real estate within its jurisdiction. Membership includes all commercial properties and businesses in the Financial District.

 
As the urban place management organization for the Financial District, initiatives include improving public spaces, showcasing daily activity of our thriving  businesses, and identifying collaborative opportunities that ensure the Financial District and PATH are well-maintained, integrated, connected and accessible.