DATE: October 6, 2025
TO: Council Economic Development Committee
FROM: Chief Economic Development Officer
SUBJECT
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Retail Corridor Tour: Tennyson Road (Oral Report Only)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Economic Development Committee participates in a driving tour of the Tennyson Road retail corridor, organized and facilitated by Economic Development staff. The tour will provide an opportunity to engage directly with local business owners and commercial real estate brokers, and to discuss opportunities and challenges along the corridor.
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SUMMARY
As part of ongoing efforts to support commercial revitalization and strengthen business engagement, Economic Development staff organized a Retail Corridor Tour along Tennyson Road. This tour marks the first in a series of future corridor-focused tours designed to connect City leadership with the local business community and provide on-the-ground context to inform strategies.
The Tennyson Road corridor is home to a diverse mix of small businesses and key commercial areas. The tour will include curated stops at key sites along the corridor where Council committee members will have the opportunity to speak directly with business owners and property representatives. These discussions will help shed light on corridor-specific opportunities, constraints, and the types of support or interventions that could help catalyze reinvestment.
Economic Development staff coordinated with business owners and brokers to facilitate meaningful dialogue at each tour stop. Staff will also provide contextual briefings and insight into current retail trends, economic conditions, and potential revitalization strategies for the area.
ATTACHEMNTS
Attachment I Retail Corridor Tour: Tennyson Road Route