In This Issue:
Duncan Days - A Resounding Success!
Downtown Duncan Future Events
Cowichan Valley Arts Council Outdoor Art Market
Duncan Farmers Market Expansion and You
Proposed Pedestrian Scramble Crossing Trial at Canada / Ingram
The DDBIA is hiring a Canada Summer JOBS position!
Facade Improvement Grant
Is Your Business Listing Up to Date?
Duncan Days – A Resounding Success!
We extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible support for Duncan Days on July 15. Despite the scorching heat and massive crowds, your unwavering enthusiasm made this community event an outstanding success!
A special acknowledgment goes to Dina at Ironworks Café and Creperie for organizing the Helmet Head Canada toy drive. Your dedication and compassion brought joy to children's lives and added a meaningful touch to Duncan Day. Also, to Seth Godbey at Technology Solutions who worked to ensure the vendors on Craig and Station Streets enjoyed a smooth set up process.
Our deep appreciation also goes to our hardworking volunteers who ensured the smooth running of the event. Your commitment and positive attitudes were the backbone of Duncan Day's success.
We are immensely proud of our DDBIA members for their continued support, which contributes to the vibrancy of downtown Duncan. Your passion and collaboration make a difference in our community.
Thank you for being part of an extraordinary group that consistently demonstrates the power of unity. Let's celebrate the remarkable success of Duncan Day and anticipate more uplifting occasions together.
Future events now in progress – it’s LOOKING BRIGHT!
· Cowichan Valley Arts Council Outdoor Art Market downtown July 29.
· BIA Member Social October 12.
· Spooktacular kids daytime program and evening Zombie Crawl October 28.
· Christmas Kick-Off November 24.
· The 2023 Christmas Window Theme is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
Cowichan Valley Arts Council Outdoor Art Market
Calling all art enthusiasts! Prepare to be mesmerized as the Cowichan Valley Arts Council hosts a sensational One-day Art Market on the streets of downtown Duncan. On July 29th from 10 am to 4 pm, Station and Craig Streets will transform into a vibrant hub of creativity. Talented artists will grace the event, showcasing their remarkable original paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, carvings, jewelry, fiber art, and folk art. Immerse yourself in this artistic wonderland, explore the diverse range of artistic expressions, and perhaps even find the perfect piece to adorn your own collection. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to celebrate the beauty of art in the heart of downtown Duncan!
Duncan Farmers Market Expansion and You
The DDBIA wishes to thank all our members for your ongoing support and commitment to investing your livelihoods in our unique and thriving downtown. As you may know, the DDBIA has a unique arrangement with the City of Duncan to manage City Square and the Duncan Farmers Market. We are beta testing the DFM’s expansion onto Kenneth Street up until September 9th (as detailed in previous “On the Horizon” communiques). There are no plans to expand beyond that small expanse on Kenneth. ALL parking lots on Kenneth remain OPEN. Kenneth Street will close from the corner of Craig to the Nha Trang parking only.
Introducing Lindsay Kjartanson
Introducing Lindsay Kjartanson, our new Administrator! With her exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, Lindsay is set to streamline our operations and ensure smooth administrative processes. Please join us in welcoming Lindsay to the team!
Proposed Pedestrian Scramble Crossing Trial at Canada / Ingram
The City of Duncan is implementing a trial Pedestrian Scramble Crossing at the intersection of Canada Avenue and Ingram Street. A Pedestrian Scramble Crossing, also known as a Diagonal Crossing or X-Crossing, is a type of traffic signal movement that temporarily stops all vehicle traffic, from all directions, allowing pedestrians to cross an intersection in every direction, including diagonally, during a dedicated phase that is for pedestrians only. This initiative is being taken to increase pedestrian safety at the Canada / Ingram intersection.
The Canada / Ingram Pedestrian Scramble Crossing project will begin as a trial program to determine the viability and community reaction to the project. The trial will see partial road markings installed in the intersection and slight adjustments to the signal timings to accommodate the all-directions pedestrian crossings. All of these changes can be reversed with minor costs if the trial program is proven to be not successful. If the initiative is shown to be successful, the partial road markings will be extended across the remainder of the intersection and redone using more permanent paint markings.
The safety and convenience of pedestrians is an important priority for the City of Duncan. For this reason, the primary purpose in changing the traffic signaling in the Canada / Ingram intersection from a traditional crossing to a scramble crossing is to increase pedestrian safety when crossing the intersection.
Take the short (3 question) Survey by clicking on the link below and give us your feedback - What are your thoughts on the proposed pedestrian scramble crossing? Do you think this will help to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection?
The input you provide will be shared with Council to determine if any changes are needed to the trial pedestrian scramble crossing project before it is finalized.
Under 30 and need a job? The DDBIA is hiring a Canada Summer JOBS position!
In this role as Membership Engagement Worker the successful applicant will engage with the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society’s membership to ensure our landlords and downtown businesses are fully aware of all DDBIA programs and events, to increase engagement of all our offerings and to better understand the DDBIA’s businesses unique challenges like their safety and security concerns. This is a physically active role and one in which the Membership Engagement Worker will engage frequently with our membership in their stores, at events, and in scheduled meetings. See the full job posting here www.downtownduncan.ca/careers. To apply, applicants should send a resume and a cover letter explaining why they will excel working in this position to devine@downtownduncan.ca.
Façade Improvement Program
Need a repair to the outside of your building? New signage? We’ve got you covered! The Façade Improvement Program provides a grant of up to $5,000 for your new signage and outside improvements to your business. Email us and request the application or find it here on our website.
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