Ramsay-Inglewood
BIA Expansion
Building a stronger community, together.
We’re excited to share that the Inglewood Business Improvement Area (BIA) is exploring an expansion with Ramsay to better support and represent the growing business community. This initiative is focused on enhancing services, promoting economic development, and creating a stronger voice for local businesses in both Ramsay and Inglewood.
What is a BIA?
A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a group of businesses, within a defined geographic area, that work together on local improvements and promote local economic development. Established by municipal bylaw under the Municipal Government Act of Alberta and the BIA Regulation, BIAs are funded by an annual tax which is collected from the area’s businesses by The City and transferred to the BIA board of directors.
BIA Purpose
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Improving, beautifying, and maintaining property in the business improvement area
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Developing, improving and maintaining public parking
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Promoting the business improvement area as a business or shopping area.
BIA Roles
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BIAs enhance vibrancy and have helped create some of Calgary's best known and most loved neighborhoods.
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BIAs provide input and advocate for policies and planning that support local economic development and vitality.
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BIAs invest in promotion, special events, maintenance, and streetscape improvements within these areas.
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BIAs work collaboratively with The City in delivery of municipal services, operational issues, and strategic planning to support these areas.
Why expand?
Ramsay and Inglewood are in a period of growth. With new businesses, development projects, and increasing pedestrian traffic, there is a unique opportunity to unify Ramsay and Inglewood under one Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Expanding the Inglewood BIA to include Ramsay would ensure both communities can benefit from shared resources, coordinated marketing efforts, advocacy, and support. This will 'scale up' our communities to strengthen, enhance and amplify meaningful change.
The proposed expansion is aimed at:
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Inclusion: Welcoming more businesses into the BIA to ensure broader representation.
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Equity: Ensuring all areas that benefit from BIA initiatives can contribute to and help guide future activities.
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Impact: Expanding the area allows for greater resources and a stronger collective impact..
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Resilience: Fostering purposeful growth creating an economic hub and corridor supporting attraction, investment and retention.
Proposed Boundary Map
We are proposing to extend the current boundary to include parts of Ramsay and additional commercial properties in Inglewood. If you are located in the proposed area, your feedback is especially valuable.
How this affects you:
If you are a business owner in the expansion area, you would become a member of the BIA. This means:
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Paying a levy based on your property’s assessed value
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Access to programs, events, promotions, and supports
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Voting rights in BIA decisions and leadership
INGLEWOOD BIA (2025 BIA TAX RATE: 0.0246)
ASSESSMENT BIA TAXES
Average $57,939 $1,420
Median $35,282 $848
How this benefits you:
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Collective Voice & Advocacy: Businesses in Ramsay would gain representation at City Hall through the BIA, ensuring your needs are heard with policy development, resources, and planning.
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Marketing & Promotions: Access to BIA-led campaigns, events, and branding efforts that drive foot traffic and visibility.
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Street Beautification & Safety: Expanded access to BIA-managed initiatives such as clean-ups, lighting, and placemaking.
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Grant Access & Funding Opportunities: Increased eligibility for BIA-directed or partner-funding and grants.
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Stronger Community Connections: Build partnerships, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, and collaborate across both neighbourhoods.
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Investment & Growth: Focus on economic development towards increasing value in the area.
Expanding Boundaries.
Creating Opportunities.
We want to hear from you! By supporting this initiative, you are helping build a stronger, more vibrant, economically sustainable local business community. Learn more and get involved by:
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Information Sessions
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Letter of Support
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Support Sign Up
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Email Your Feedback
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FAQs and Resources Guide
01.
Community Information Session
June 24th - 5pm to 7pm
Cold Garden
02.
Community Information Session
July 23rd - 5pm to 7pm
TBD
03.
What We Heard Information Session
September 3rd - 5pm to 7pm
TBD
EXPANSION TIMELINE
Board Approval
Proposed to City of Calgary
Engagement
Submit Report to City
City Council Meeting
If approved by City Council, this BIA boundary expansion would take effect in early 2026.
Questions? Contact Us!
Inglewood BIA Office: 1417 9th Avenue SE
Board Chair: Matilda Van Duyvendyk
Executive Director: Kristen Shima
403-266-6962