In this Issue:

Downtown Resilience Paper
Downtown London’s strength is not defined by a single moment in time, but by its ability to adapt, recover, and continue to evolve. We call that resilience.
Read the full Downtown Resilience paper here

Community Well-Being Survey
Dear Members,

This is a friendly reminder that Downtown London’s Community Well-Being Survey is now open! We encourage all members to take a couple minutes to share their experiences and help us better understand the current operating environment for businesses in London’s downtown.

This survey asks about the day-to-day impacts of safety, security, cleanliness, social issues, and overall public realm conditions on your business. Your feedback will help us identify key trends, better understand member concerns, and strengthen our advocacy with the City of London, London Police Service, community partners, and other decision-makers.

The survey is anonymous and should take approximately 2-3 minutes to complete. The information collected will help guide our priorities, advocacy efforts, and future discussions around community well-being in the downtown.

We strongly encourage all members to participate so the results accurately reflect the realities businesses are experiencing across the district.
Complete the survey here
If you have any questions about the survey or would like to share additional context about specific issues affecting your business, please contact us at Info@DowntownLondon.ca.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and contribute to this important work.

Convocations Notice
Spring convocations are coming downtown! 🎓

💜 Western University • June 8 – 12 • Canada Life Place and along Dundas Place (Ridout to Talbot)

Ceremonies will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Monday June 8th as well as 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. from Tuesday June 9th through Friday June 12th. Dundas Place (Ridout to Talbot) will be closed from Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th, and activities will take place on Dundas Place behind Canada Life Place throughout the celebrations. Graduates and their guests will spend time on Dundas Place taking great photos, socializing, and there is opportunity to purchase merchandise from the Dellelce Family Bookstore trailer and flowers from a local vendor.

With more than 35,000 visitors expected over three days, the core will see increased daytime activity – especially near Canada Life Place, Dundas Street, and surrounding businesses. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business. Consider updating your storefront or offering special promotions to celebrate grads and their families.
Western Convocation information here
❤️ Fanshawe College • June 15 – 18 • Canada Life Place and portions of Dundas Place

Ceremonies will take place over four days at Canada Life Place in downtown London. With two ceremonies daily at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., thousands of graduates, families, faculty, and guests will gather to celebrate this important milestone while enjoying the vibrant downtown core, including local restaurants, shops, and public spaces.

Following each ceremony, celebrations will continue outdoors along Dundas Place (Talbot and Ridout). Please note that portions of Dundas Place will be temporarily closed to accommodate convocation activities and pedestrian traffic during event times.
Fanshawe Convocation information here

Shop DTL 2Win
Congratulations to our winners so far, Lionel and Lisa plus The Tea Haus and Havaris Produce. Watch for another winner this week on Friday! Reshare our instagram post or this video from London Blog to share the news and increase your chance of winning ⭐️

Want a poster or some handouts? Let us know and we can deliver them to you!

📌 Shop Downtown London 2Win runs until June 14.
Check out more details here

June Event Calendar
June Downtown London Event Calendar
Submit your event or learn more here

Meet the 2026 SuperGuides!
Meet the 2026 Downtown London SuperGuides!

Michaela, Karina and Alyssa are here for the summer, bringing their energy and friendly faces to the downtown core! You’ll spot them out and about Tuesday – Saturday, connecting with local businesses and helping out at events. ☀️👋

AI Policy
Downtown London BIA’s Social Media & Content Amplification Guidelines help clarify what content we share across our channels and how businesses and organizations can be featured. These guidelines outline our BIA boundary, content priorities, brand standards, and our approach to AI-generated visuals, while reinforcing our commitment to showcasing authentic downtown experiences and supporting local creatives.

Members are encouraged to tag @DowntownLondon on Instagram or email info@downtownlondon.ca to be considered for amplification.
Full details and guidelines here

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