We're The Kensington BIA

Q: What are we currently working on for Kensington?

Branding and marketing initiatives, Events planning, Membership engagement, Development of new revenue streams, City liaison and stakeholder participation on committees, Website expansion and technology implementation, Landlord engagement and retail curation, Public realm improvements (3rd Avenue streetscape, plaza enhancements, parking initiatives, bike corrals, wayfinding signage)

Q: What do your levy dollars pay for annually?

An executive director with 20 years of experience, Contract staff including social media and events coordinators, maintenance, bookkeeping, and audit services, Major events: fire pits, weekend music, Christmas in Kensington, Late Night Shopping, Chinook Blast, Beautification: murals, art projects, plaza installations, seasonal decorations, Infrastructure: tree lights, streetlight pole lighting, pageantry banners (changed 4 times annually)

And here's what we do for the district

Our Mission

FAQs

10,000+

Surrounding Residents

3000+

People Employed

250+

Businesses

The Kensington Business Improvement Area (BIA) is the commercial heart of Kensington, encompassing Kensington Road (east of 14 Street NW) and 10 Street NW (from the Bow River to 5th Avenue NW). Home to nearly 250 businesses, the BIA is dedicated to supporting local businesses and fostering a thriving neighbourhood.

Our Mission

Our mandate is to enhance and maintain public spaces, beautify the streetscape and promote Kensington as a premier destination for shopping, dining and services. We believe that every dollar spent locally drives economic growth, creates jobs and strengthens the vibrant community that makes Kensington so unique.

Our Role

Economic Development

Enhance the economic development of an area through promotion and marketing.

Environmental Improvements

Improve the physical environment of public spaces in commercial areas.

Parking

Develop, improve and maintain public parking.

Municipal Services

Work collaboratively with The City in delivery of municipal services in their zones.

Policy & Practice

Advocate for policies and practices that support economic vitality in their zones.

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you're just opening a business, interested in joining the volunteer Board of Directors, or have questions about the BIA, we're here to help

Contact the BIA

Frequently Asked Questions

What are we currently working on for Kensington?

Branding and marketing initiatives
Event planning
Membership engagement
Development of new revenue streams
Clean and Safe Initiatives
City liaison and stakeholder participation on committees
New website launched this spring 2026, with ongoing improvements keeping it current and functional for visitors and members
Landlord engagement and retail curation
Public realm improvements

What do your levy dollars pay for annually?

An Executive Director with 20 years of leadership experience
Contract staff including social media and event coordinators, maintenance, bookkeeping, and audit services
Major events: Weekend Music, Pup Crawl, Easter Bingo, Christmas in Kensington
Beautification: murals, art projects, plaza installations, seasonal decorations
Infrastructure: tree lights, streetlight pole lighting, pageantry banners (changed 4 times annually)