When Construction Comes Calling

Whether it’s transit construction, utility improvements, or a major development, local businesses and the community as a whole will face either direct or indirect disruptions and impacts.

As a local business, customer, or property owner, how can you prepare to mitigate these inevitable impacts?

Join us to hear and learn from the experiences of our guests, who have worked on mitigating construction impacts in local communities for decades.

Maureen Sirois is the Chair of the Eglinton Way BIA and Past Chair of the Toronto Association of BIAs, as well as the Lead in a coalition of seven BIAs that have experienced the 14-year Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Project, which to date is still not open.

John Kiru, CEO of the Toronto Association of BIAs, has been involved in numerous instances of supporting members and Ontario jurisdictions through construction projects.

The evening will be an open forum of shared experiences, possible solutions, engagement with the project, and, most importantly, how to prepare yourself for when construction comes calling.

What You’ll Learn

At this session, you’ll gain practical insights and strategies to help your business and community navigate upcoming construction projects, including:

• How to prepare your business and property for construction-related disruptions
• Proven strategies used by BIAs and communities to mitigate impacts during major infrastructure projects
• Lessons learned from real-world experiences on the Eglinton Crosstown project and other Ontario construction initiatives
• Collaborative approaches to finding solutions and supporting your local business community during long-term projects
• Steps you can take before, during, and after construction to stay resilient

About John Kiru

About the Eglinton Way BIA

Parking Information

Parking is available at the venue. Additional free street parking (up to three hours) can be found nearby. Larger lots are also just a short walk away, including the Booth Drive Parking Lot (Booth Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 8B6) and 19 on the Park (19 Civic Ave).

Accessibility

6240 Main St. is fully accessible venue.