Ready for another beautiful weekend in DK? Here's what you need to know:
Buskers is back
Chalk Walk 2022
Murney patrol back on the streets
Art Initiative
New apartment buildings coming to downtown Kingston
Special Meeting of City Council
Enjoying Movies in the Square in Style
Downtown Dollar Reimbursement
Participating businesses are kindly request to submit their downtown dollar reimbursements submissions by noon every Friday. This allows the BIA office enough time to process and submit them to the city so that you can receive your money the following Thursday in your account or by cheque within 2 weeks. Submissions received after noon on Friday will be processed the following Friday.
Thank you for your continued cooperation. Sincerely,
This year marks the 32nd edition of Kingston Buskers Rendezvous! Not bad, considering it started as a fun addition to the July Sidewalk Sale. Now known as one of the preeminent festivals of its kind in Canada, audiences can expect to see a phenomenal roster of global talent on multiple pitches on the streets and street corners all over downtown.
Here's is everything you need to know about the next 4 days:
Have fun promoting your business with some creative artwork. Teams of up to 4 are welcome in this fun day of art by the water. Chalk supplied! Register now, spots are limited.
Murney is coming back to the streets of Downtown Kingston
Kingston’s beloved patrol horse, Murney is now in training with Constable Amy Carter and hopes to be welcoming visitors and residents throughout downtown Kingston over the summer. Click to read article about Constable Amy and Murney.
Spotlight for a Forgotten Light is a Kingston initiative meant to celebrate diversity while supporting local artists belonging to minority groups and beautifying Kingston businesses.
Spotlightlokal is looking for businesses to buy art prints from our participating artists and display them in their establishment. These pieces are meant to represent the artist’s identity as part of a minority group. The print comes with a unique QR code leading to our website, spotlightlokal.org, where your customers can find more information about the artist and their story.
If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more please visit our website or contact Carolina Camacho at carolinacamachoc@outlook.com.
New apartment buildings coming to downtown Kingston
Homestead Land Holdings Ltd. has won a lengthy legal battle to construct 19-storey and 23-storey buildings on lower Queen Street.
Click to read the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) decision re: Homestead Land Holdings Ltd. plan for the Block 9 site, for your information.
Special Meeting of City Council: Encampment Pilot Project and Homelessness Services Options
The BIA, along with several partner organizations (Tourism Kingston, Kingston Accommodation Partners, Chamber of Commerce, Speak Kingston) participated in delegations to council highlighting concerns about disruptive behaviours frequently occurring in the downtown core that are of concern to many of our members.
Take a moment to meet our new members and when you are in the area, be sure to welcome them to our BIA community! This page will be updated regularly so you can stay in the know.
If you haven't already done so, please take a few moments to complete the member survey. Thank you to those who have taken the time to complete them already.
Click Here more more info about the member surveys.
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