Since 1999, Yaletown has grown into a vibrant commercial and residential district with a diverse mix of world-class retail, restaurants and services. The Yaletown Business Improvement Association has grown, too, and is now a mature organization with a long list of accomplishments.

Over the course of the last 10 years, the Yaletown BIA has beautified Yaletown’s streets, helped foster economic development and reduce property taxes, effectively marketed Yaletown and ensured that the streets remain safe for businesses and customers.

Today the Yaletown BIA is an organization capable of handling top-tier international opportunities such as the 2010 Olympics, hosting well-heeled travel writers from around the world and producing outstanding public events that attract hundreds of thousands of shoppers and diners annually.

As a result, Yaletown is a growing, prosperous and healthy business district with among the lowest retail vacancy rates in Vancouver. We want to ensure Yaletown stays that way and that the BIA continues to attract, promote and enhance local properties and businesses well into the future.

For more details, download the Yaletown BIA Strategic Plan 2008-2013.