Downtown Advisory Committee Agenda

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Schmalz Room - Second Floor City Hall
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

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Chair: Joel Leslie

Vice-Chair: Brandon Court

1.
Commencement

 

The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Chair:

The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

We recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit in Kitchener today.

2.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

 

Members of Council and members of the City’s local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written form.

3.
Delegations

 

Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All delegations must register in order to participate in the meeting. Delegation registration is permitted up to the start of the meeting.

Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All delegations must register by 11:59 PM on Apr 23, 2025, in order to participate in the meeting electronically.

4.
Discussion Items

 

4.1
Retail Attraction Strategy

15 m
This item has attachments. 
1.Retail Attraction Strategy(1).pdf

A. Hertzog will present early thinking on a Retail Attraction Strategy focused on filling gaps, supporting local entrepreneurs, and creating a sustainable mix of retail in the core. This includes ongoing work around retail incubation models and the development of a longer-term plan for Square Peg. DAC members will be asked to reflect on innovative examples and opportunities relevant to downtown Kitchener.

4.1.a
Group Discussion

45 m
 

  1. What’s one retail incubation initiative you’ve seen elsewhere (big or small) that we should explore for downtown Kitchener?

  2. As we plan the 2026 vision for Square Peg, what types of retail incubation would make the space truly valuable for both new entrepreneurs and the community?

5.
Information Items

 

5.1
DTK Updates

15 m
 

5.1.a
Q&A

15 m
 

5.2
BIA Updates

15 m
 

5.2.a
Q&A

15 m
 

6.
Adjournment

 
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