Business Support and Outreach

Latest Updates

The City has contracted the services of a specialized waste removal company to perform targeted sweeps in downtown. The Engineering department has also added additional resources to provide additional services above and beyond the biohazardous sweeps. These services remove drug and human waste from streets, sidewalks, and planters. For businesses adjacent to public property, the crew may also be able to check alcoves and doorways. Please email to see if your business is on the route; property owners will need to sign a liability waiver to participate.

The City is currently investigating potential improvements and/or repurposing of vacant properties throughout the Downtown. As part of this initiative the City is exploring possible locations to relocate the off-leash dog park currently located on Agnes Street. A number of potential lots have been identified and discussions are ongoing regarding short-term opportunities.

What’s Planned

The 4th Street Stairs development is well underway and a Project Manager has been engaged to support the implementation of the project. For further details on the project please click here.

The Parks & Recreation department is currently reviewing opportunities for planned activations within the Downtown core and a potential extended footprint. A program coordinator has been appointed to facilitate activations and explore potential partnerships with local businesses.

If you’d like to sign up for our monthly Invest New West newsletter for local business, please follow this link to add your email to the list. We’ve also developed a general resource for businesses called the Business Licence Holder Resource Guide that contains answers to questions businesses operators may have. Check it out online.