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Downtown BIA

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The Sparks Street BIA now operates under the new brand Downtown BIA, following a successful boundary expansion as of January 1, 2025.  

 

The four main pillars of the BIA support objectives to grow the commercial, community and cultural outlook of the downtown core as part of broader revitalization initiatives.

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Learn more about the new Downtown BIA HERE

 

The Sparks Street Mall Authority will continue to manage the programming and public realm initiatives for this historic pedestrian street.

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To view a larger PDF or this chart click HERE

Downtown BIA Team:

Kevin McHale
Executive Director

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Christine Rozak
Economic Development Director

 

Meghan Page

Marketing and Social Media Coordinator 

Ingrid Gayle 

Membership and Administration Coordinator 


Bob Rumscheidt

Event and Site Logistics Manager


Downtown BIA Board of Directors:

Board Chair:  Lindsay Appotive
Owner, True Bijoux

 

Board Vice Chair:  Stefania Capovilla

Owner, Society Salon & Blow Dry Bar

Treasurer:  Peter Chase 

Operating Partner, Bier Markt Ottawa

Mall Authority Representative:  Daniel Hayston

Owner, Le Moulin de Provence KD

Ariel Troster

Councillor, Somerset Ward, City of Ottawa

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