Downtown Ottawa is transforming through creative placemaking, with BIAs playing a leading role. From the vibrant Metcalfe Plaza pilot — featuring co-working space, DJs, and local markets — to the launch of the Uncommon Event Space, these projects are redefining how we use and enjoy public space in the core.

Read about Metcalfe Plaza →

Explore the Uncommon revitalization →

Read about the newly reopened Vanier HUB →

From Wellington West’s Taste event to Taste of Manotick, BIAs across the city brought communities together this summer through vibrant festivals that showcased local flavour, creativity, and connection. In Vanier, Partage Beechwood offered a sold-out evening of food, music, and community under the stars.

Read about Taste of Manotick →
View Partage Beechwood recap →

In response to ongoing economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S. tariffs, Ottawa’s BIAs have united around a powerful, coordinated message: shop local, support local, and invest in our communities.

Led by the Centretown BIA, a new pilot project is bringing together neighbourhoods including Glebe, Downtown, Chinatown, ByWard Market, Somerset Village, and others to deliver a creative and community-focused Shop Local campaign. Using a brand ambassador to engage residents on the street, the initiative rewards shoppers who name their favourite local businesses with...