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Strathcona BIA Member Guide 2019-2020
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF
Left to Right: Johanna Lauyanto, Sam Hamilton, Theo LambContact: [email protected]
Left to Right: Emma Carscadden, Wayne Nelsen, Darryl Ray, Anu Kainth, David Greaves, Monica Reyes, Amanda Dalla Zanna, Peter Joe, Jason GilronContact: [email protected]
Hi! My name is Emma Carscadden and I am the president of the Strathcona Business Improvement Association Board of Directors. If you’re new to the business community in Strathcona, welcome! If you’ve been here a while, thank you for continuing to choose Strathcona as a place to do business. We’re glad you’re here!
The Strathcona BIA operates on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Their cultures and economies have shaped the community since time immemorial and remain an integral part of the Strathcona community.
We are one of 22 business improvement areas in the City of Vancouver. Each business, organization, or property owner within the SBIA catchment area is automatically a member.
The SBIA, like all BIA’s, is funded through a special tax levy applied to each property. If a property is worth 1% of the total value of the area then that property pays 1% of the BIA levy.
How we spend the levy is directed by members and our elected Board of Directors. Our Board is made up of local business and property owners as well as organizational employees. We work to shape the strategic direction and manage the budget for the organization ensuring it directly serves our members and community.
SBIA staff take the strategic plan and make it operational in service to the membership through implementation and advocacy with the City of Vancouver and other stakeholders.
We’ve created this guide to help you better understand what it means to be a member of the Strathcona BIA community. Should you ever want to reach out to me and the board of directors, you can email us directly at [email protected]. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you around the neighbourhood!
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President, SBIA Board
Director of Communications + Strategy, Partner, Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects
Sincerely,
Emma Carscadden
TRUTH & RECONCIL IATION
COMPASSIONPARTNERSHIPS
INNOVAT I ON
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABI L I TY
EFFEC TIVE ENGAGEMENT
SBIA VALUES
Our VisionStrathcona members thrive in
a mixed-use, inclusive, resilient
and prosperous local economy.
2019 -2024 STRATEGIC GOALS
member engagement: Create a culture of engagement and pride where members actively participate in SBIA programs, events and communications.
member advocacy: Support members to respond to change by serving as an influential and respected voice for a prosperous Strathcona.
placemaking & programming: Innovate through technology, sustainability, arts and culture programs so that businesses thrive in Strathcona.
safety and security: Transform our security patrol program into a community-based safety model that supports and strengthens the SBIA membership.
Our MissionTo promote a strong local economy through advocacy,
cultivating relationships, supporting business
participation in the community, delivering innovative
programs and fostering community leaders.
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WELCOME TO STRATHCONA
KEEFER ST
OPPENHEIMER
PARK
VANCOUVERJAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
STRATHCONACOMMUNITY CENTRE
STRATHCONABIA OFFICE
1220 E HastingsVancouver, BC
V6A 1S6
RAY-CAMCO-OPERATIVE
CENTRE
STRATHCONACOMMUNITY
POLICING CENTRE
tamʔacən
ctPUBLIC LIBRARY
METERS IN EFFECT
$1 PER HOUR NO TIME LIMIT
MACLEAN
PARK
Strathcona BIA
Greenspace
No Time-Limit Metered Parking
Exisiting Cycling Routes
Mobi By Shaw Go Stations
Major Transit Routes
Burrard Spur Rail Line
SBIA Sponsored Community Festivals
LEGEND
PORT OF VANCOUVER
POWELL STREET FESTIVAL
photo credit: Kristin Fuchihara
EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL
photo credit: Jodie Ponto
MONSTERCAT COMPOUND
photo credit: Brandon Artis
STRATHCONA STREET PARTY
photo credit: Kellan Higgins
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6 5 0 0 +6 5 0 0 +24%Food & Food Manu-facturing
14%Manu-facturing 11%
Retail &Hospitality
10%Profess-ionalServices
9%Trades
8%Auto-motive
8%Wholesale& Trade
7%High-tech 5%
CommunityAssociation
4%Artist Studio
$1,683,609,102
$1,285,399,460
$934,238,656
$677,207,501
$583,455,290
$544,011,700
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847847the strathcona bia has
EMPLOYEES WORK IN STRATHCONA IN A DIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY SECTORS
STRATHCONA PROPERTIES HAVE AN ASSESSED COMMERCIAL VALUE OF OVER
1.6 Billion
420BUSINESSES
420 427PROPERTIES
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1.6 Billion
Business In Strathcona
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Including commercial, industrial, manufacturing + residential zoning.
99WE HAVE A UNIQUE MIX OF ZONING TYPES
4%
12%
36%
48%
SMALL(5-20 employees)
MICRO(under 5 employees)
SMALL-MEDIUM(21-50 employees)
LARGE(more than 50 employees)
HERITAGE SITES
STRATHCONA IS HOME TO
3030
STRATHCONA
S I Z ES I Z EBUSINESSCOMMERICAL
Discover more Strathcona area data at:www.bizmap.ca/neighbourhood/vancouver/strathcona/
48% of businesses have fewer than five employees
62% OF FLOOR SPACE IN STRATHCONA
62%
Did You Know
IS DEDICATED TO INDUSTRIAL USE
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
PROGRAM
GRAFFITI REMOVAL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
report graffiti to goodbye graffiti at 1-877-684-4747 or [email protected]
600600over
removals each month
removals on all graffiti 10 feet and
under
unlimited
Prompt removal within
hours of reporting4 8 - 7 24 8 - 7 2
Proactive removals
deter future
graffiti
clean and graffiti
free buildings
PRIVATE PROPERTY
DEBRIS PROGRAM
DEBRIS REMOVAL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
3636 hour response
time
LESS IMPACT
ON YOUR BOTTOM
LINE
call the sbia office at 604-258-2727 or fill out this form: bit.ly/sbiadebris
Improved property
maintenance
debris removed
at no cost
STREET CLEANING PROGRAM
WEEKDAY LITTER AND NEEDLE REMOVAL ONPUBLIC PROPERTY
pre-planned routes
to maximize cleaning
resources
100’s100’sof bags of litter
removed each month
call the sbia office at 604-258-2727 to report litter on public property and sidewalks
sidewalks and business
entrances prioritized
reinforces a positive
public perception
OUR PROGRAMS
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STRATHCONA COMMUNITY SAFETY
PROGRAM
TWO PERSON SAFETY TEAM OPERATING 7 DAYS A WEEK
speak to the safety team directly by calling604-789-4143
on call service
to address business
concerns
Immediate response
and support for businesses
work to establish
community relationships
400+400+hours per month
dedicated to community safety
GRANT PROGRAM TO REPLACE OR INSTALL NEW EXTERIOR LED LIGHTING ON BUILDINGS
ILLUMINATE STRATHCONA
fill out a lighting grant application form at bit.ly/sbiagrant
WE’LL COVER
OF PROJECT COSTS UP TO
$1500$1500
50%50%
work with the licensed
vendor of your choice
simple online application
and approval
process
improved building security,
sustainability and
aesthetics
RECYCLE IN STRATHCONA
COST-EFFECTIVE RECYCLING SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RECYCLING ALTERNATIVE AND SHIFT DELIVERY
contact recycling alternative at 604-874-7283
exclusive pricing
for your business
Flexible bin sizes and frequency
to fit your needs
zero-emissions trike pick-up
for small volume
producers
efficient routes mean less
truck traffic in our lanes
OUR PROGRAMS
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“I feel Strathcona has become more than just a place that I have a business, it’s a community that I care about.”
- Darryl Ray, CEO, The Butler Did It Catering
Get InvolvedSign-up for our e-newsletter at strathconabia.com
@StrathconaBIA | @MadeInStrathcona
Join the Private SBIA Member Facebook Group: Strathcona BIA Members Attend member events throughout the year including our Summer Social, AGM, & Holiday Social
Strathcona Resources
Emergency and Safety Resources
When to Call 9-1-1
• Fire or medical emergency • Someone is or appears to be overdosing• Your safety or someone else’s is at risk • You witness a crime in progress
When to call Vancouver Police Non-Emergency Line: 604-717-3321
• You require police support (but not immediate)• Property damage or vandalism (after the crime has been committed)• Vehicle break-in• Report any crime after the fact • Report an encampment on private property
When to call the Strathcona Community Safety Team: 604-789-4143
• Someone requires a wellness check (but doesn’t need immediate medical attention)
• Needle pick-up request• Report litter or debris• Notify of an encampment on your property • Require assistance in engaging with community members • Provide an additional safe presence• Knowledge of community and Strathcona BIA resources
When to call the Strathcona Community Policing Centre: 604-717-0622
• Learn about Crime Prevention through Environmental Design• Report a crime that has already occurred• Volunteer in the community
Strathcona Resources
City of Vancouver VanConnect AppDownload the City of Vancouver 3-1-1 VanConnect App at vancouver.ca/vanconnect to report:
• Debris on public property• Graffiti on public property (street poles,
bus stops, sidewalks etc.)• Encampments on public property• Maintenance and unsafe public
infrastructure (missing manhole covers, damaged signs & sidewalks etc.)
You can email the SBIA office at [email protected] for all other inquiries.
Additional Resources:The following outreach teams can connect people experiencing homelessness to available services:
• Carnegie Outreach: 604-655-3318• Atira Women’s Resource Society:
604-331-1407• The Watari Research Association:
604-254-6995• Coast Foundation Society: 604-562-3221• Visit bc211.ca or call 2-1-1 for information
on available community, social and government services
Debris and garbage on private property:To schedule removal of large debris on private property fill out this online form: bit.ly/sbiadebris. Service provided by Mission Possible Maintenance.
Debris and garbage on public property:Report debris and garbage on public property including alleyways, rail lines and sidewalks to the City of Vancouver through 3-1-1 or the Vanconnect App.
Needles on private or public property:To notify the Portland Hotel Society of a needle pickup, call 604-657-6561 or call the SBIA’s safety team: 604-789-4143.
Street Cleaning:Litter, debris and needle removal on sidewalks and in front of businesses provided by Coast Mental Health, United We Can and Mission Possible Maintenance. To report litter and debris call the SBIA office: 604-258-2727.
Graffiti removal on private property:Report graffiti by calling: 1-877-684-4747 or emailing [email protected]. Service provided by Goodbye Graffiti.
