Resources for Corridor Businesses

Resources for Corridor Businesses
Business Liaison & Communication Committees
Retail Consultant Program
Marketing Program
Explore Businesses along the Canada Line

The Canada Line Rapid Transit Project team and partners have made business liaison a priority. That means providing resources for planning, communication and problem-solving. Programs have been developed based on the input and experience of businesses and business associations along the corridor.

A) Business Liaison Programs & Initiatives:

• Block by block business visits
• Case study research and program consultations
• Baseline market research on shopping patterns
• Retail consulting advice and workshops for corridor businesses
• Independent, full-time senior consultant working on business issues
• Business Liaison Commitiess to seek advice, promote communication
• Dedicated funding for business-led initiatives recommended by Committees
• Marketing, media and online programs to support businesses
• Community information centers
• Construction Information telephone line
• Reviews and feedback on parking and traffic management strategies
• Construction notices and schedule planning tools
• Open Houses, construction kick-off and individual business meetings
• On-the-ground Community Liaison Officers during construction

B) Case Studies:

The Canada Line Rapid Transit Project researched other major transit projects in North America to review how business impacts were addressed. Download the Case Studies if you want a quick update on construction happening along the line, call the Construction Information Line at: 604-608-0200

C) To get involved or learn more:

If your business is located along the Canada Line construction corridor we want to hear from you.

Call the Project Office at: 604-484-6700 and let us know you are interested, looking for information or need assistance. We can tell you more about what we're doing and how we can help you plan for construction.

Visit the project website and sign up to receive important construction, traffic and business liaison notices: www.canadaline.ca. While you're online, take a few moments to explore the website -- there is a lot of information we hope you'll find useful such as maps and real-time traffic updates. Additional resources and corridor business profiles are coming soon.

If you have a problem or a question about how and when construction will take place in your neighbourhood, contact the Community Liaison Officer for your area:

    Colleen Sondermann

    Vancouver Community Liaison Officer:
    604-605-5998

    Jason Chan

    Richmond Community Liaison Officer:
    604-605-4978

Contact Karen Peterson Ivanick at: 604-639-8720 the independent director for the Business Liaison & Communication Committees and for businesses along the line. Karen can help you access programs such as retail workshops and marketing initiatives, as well as arrange for meetings or regular information updates to address your concerns.

Visit the Community Information Centre:

483 W. 16^th Ave (off Cambie St.)

Vancouver BC V5Y 1Z2

Tel:  604.639.8720

E-mail:  info@canadaline.ca

Monday - Friday:  10am - 4:30pm or by appointment