Business Insider – May 22

In this Issue:

• LDBA 2025 Annual Survey
• Convocations in Downtown London
• June Event Calendar
• Temporary Road Closures Notice
• Patio Pub Talks!
• Urban Design Awards
• Good News
• Stay in the Loop!

LDBA 2025 Annual Survey

To show our appreciation, survey respondents will be encouraged to provide their contact information upon completion of the survey for a chance to win a $150 Downtown Dollars Gift Card. There will be three lucky participants.

If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to us at info@downtownlondon.ca.

Convocations in Downtown London

Get ready to welcome hundreds of graduates and their guests to the core this June!

• Western University Spring Convocation will take place June 9 – 13 at Dundas Place & Canada Life Place
• Fanshawe College Convocation follows from June 16 – 19 at Canada Life Place

Expect increased foot traffic, especially around dining spots, retail shops, and photo-worthy locations. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business. Consider updating your storefront or offering special promotions to celebrate grads and their families.

Let’s give them a warm downtown London welcome! 👏

June Event Calendar

Pick up a physical copy of the June Event Calendar at our office at 114 Dundas Street, and find all the event details at DowntownLondon.ca/Explore-Downtown/Events.

📌 Hosting an event in July? Don’t forget to submit it to be featured next month!

Temporary Road Closures

The 2025 event is hitting the streets again this year, and we wanted to give you a heads-up. Here’s an advance notice of temporary road closures and what to expect for the race days:

• Dufferin Ave (from Wellington to Clarence) – Friday, June 6th at 1pm to Sunday, June 8th at 2pm
• Dufferin Ave (from Clarence to Richmond) – Sunday, June 8th from 9:45am to 10:15am
• Central Ave (from Richmond to Wellington) – Sunday, June 8th from 7am to 12pm
• Wellington St (from Central to Dufferin) – Sunday, June 8th from 7am to 12pm
• Clarence St (from Angel to Dufferin) – Sunday, June 8th from 7am to 12pm

Patio Pub Talks!

• Wed, Jun 18 – 4:30PM @ London Bicycle Café
• Thurs, Jul 17 – 4:30PM @ The Morrissey House
• Wed, Sept 17 – 4:30PM @ Bear & Frankies

Join us on a downtown patio to socialize! Come meet Downtown London staff & board members, neighbours and community partners. Let’s celebrate summer in the core of London!

We will provide light snacks but all beverages will be the responsibility of the individual.

📌 Please RSVP to Judith@downtownlondon.ca

Urban Design Awards

The Urban Design Awards return in 2025 to recognize, celebrate and inspire projects that enhance public spaces and bring great design to life in our city. Architects, planners, developers, and other design professionals are invited to submit their work in categories like Urban Architecture, Civic Design, and more.

Categories include:

• Urban Design Plans
• Urban Architecture
• Urban Fragments
• Civic Design Projects
• People’s Choice
• People’s Choice Student Project

📌 Entries will be accepted until June 20, 2025, at 4:30pm.

Let’s celebrate the creativity shaping London’s future!

Good News

• Sunfest lineup features tried and true and cutting-edge acts (London Free Press, May 15)
• Can’t get to Rimouski? Watch the London Knights on a big screen downtown (London Free Press, May 20)

Stay in the Loop!