
Downtown BIA
The Sparks Street BIA now operates under the new brand Downtown BIA, following a successful boundary expansion as of January 1, 2025.
The four main pillars of the BIA support objectives to grow the commercial, community and cultural outlook of the downtown core as part of broader revitalization initiatives.
Learn more about the new Downtown BIA HERE
The Sparks Street Mall Authority will continue to manage the programming and public realm initiatives for this historic pedestrian street.
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Downtown BIA Team:
Kevin McHale
Executive Director
Christine Rozak
Economic Development Director
Meghan Page
Social Media and Administration Coordinator.
Bob Rumscheidt
Event and Site Logistics Manager
Downtown BIA Board of Directors:
Board Chair: Lindsay Appotive
Owner, True Bijoux
Board Vice Chair: Stefania Capovilla
Owner, Society Salon & Blow Dry Bar
Treasurer: Peter Chase
Operating Partner, Bier Markt Ottawa
Mall Authority Representative: Daniel Hayston
Owner, Le Moulin de Provence KD
Ariel Troster
Councillor, Somerset Ward, City of Ottawa