Core Area Action Plan
Core Area Action Plan
Area of Focus
Short Term (6 months)
1 Strengthen delivery of Coordinated Informed Response Program Existing Budget X X
2 Implement Housing Stability Week pilot project Existing Budget X X
3 Implement early‐morning Coordinated Informed Response Program Existing Budget X X
4 Implement breakfast Coordinated Informed Response Program Existing Budget X X
5 Establish Headlease Program Existing Budget X X
6 Double foot patrol officers in Core Area for a discrete period of time Existing Budget X X X
7 Create new Spotlight Program Existing Budget X X X
Enhance Service London Portal to allow for complaints, concerns, and enquiries on Core
8 Existing Budget X X X X
Area issues
9 Install kindness meters to directly support core area social service agencies Existing Budget X X
10 Stage police command vehicle in strategic locations Existing Budget X X
11 Issue request for proposals on Queens Avenue parking lot Existing Budget X X
12 Explore new ways to support Core Area property owners to dispose of found syringes Existing Budget X X
13 Conduct three‐week Core Area By‐law Enforcement blitz Existing Budget X X
14 Prioritize Core Area building and sign permits Existing Budget X
15 Streamline event processes Existing Budget X X
16 Provide incentives for installing uplighting on privately‐owned buildings Existing Budget X X
17 Proactively recruit food trucks in dedicated area along Dundas Place Existing Budget X X
18 Identify opportunities for new parking spaces in the Core Area Existing Budget X X
Medium Term (6 months ‐ 1 year)
Coordinated Informed Response
19 Establish permanent Coordinated Informed Response Program X X
Business Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
20 Establish more daytime resting spaces X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
21 Establish Core Area stabilization spaces X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
22 Create new housing units with supportive living arrangements X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
23 Expand case management approach for helping vulnerable populations X X
Case
Affordable Housing CIP Business
24 Complete and implement Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
25 Create four‐year Core Area Ambassador pilot program X X X X
Case
26 Undertake Core Area safety audit One‐time source X X
Establish new storefront space for foot patrol, By‐law Enforcement Officers and public
27 One‐time source X X
washrooms
Core Area Action Plan Business
28 Increase London Police Services foot patrol X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
29 Enforce loitering regulations X X
Case
30 Develop and deliver safety training for business owners, employees and residents Existing Budget X X
Utilize existing Façade Improvement Loan Program to incent decorative gates through
31 Existing Budget X X
existing Community Improvement Plans
32 Undertake safety blitz for aggressive driving in the Core Area Existing Budget X X
Core Area Action Plan Business
33 Proactive enforcement of Property Standards By‐law X X
Case
34 Package Core Area patio, signage, licensing and other regular business processes Existing Budget X
35 Brand uniforms and equipment for all City staff providing service in the Core Area Existing Budget X X
Core Area Action Plan Business
36 Establish, implement and regularly monitor a higher clean standard for the Core Area X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
37 Implement new pressure wash program for sidewalks and civic spaces X X
Case
Provide incentives for installing plumbing and hose connections on storefront through Core Area Action Plan Business
38 X X
existing Community Improvement Plans Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
39 Implement Core Area infrastructure monitoring program X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
40 Encourage shipping container pop‐up retail uses during construction X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
41 Provide incentives for installing awnings through existing Community Improvement Plans X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
42 Fund four‐year Core Area “construction dollars” pilot program X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
43 Experiment with temporary free municipal parking X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
44 Increase range and intensity of programming in Core Area X X
Case
Area of Focus
Core Area Action Plan Business
45 Activate spaces and places with bistro chairs and tables X X
Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
46 Create a projection art program X
Case
47 Create an infrastructure art and beautification program Existing Budget X
48 Engage Core Area businesses to lead, volunteer or fund initiatives Existing Budget X
Explore partnership opportunities with educational institutions for immersive learning in
49 Existing Budget X X X
Core Area
Long Term (1 ‐2 years +)
Core Area Action Plan Business
50 Establish new Core Area garbage and recycling collection program X
Case
51 Regenerate London and Middlesex Housing Corporation housing stock LMCH Business Case X
Housing Stability Plan Business
52 Complete and implement the Housing Stability Plan X
Case
Open permanent supervised consumption facility in appropriate location and close
53 Existing Budget X
existing temporary facility
Provide grants to implement safety audit recommendations on privately‐owned property Core Area Action Plan Business
54 X X
through Core Area Community Improvement Plan Case
Core Area Action Plan Business
55 Implement safety audit recommendations on public property X X X
Case
56 Implement Core Area digital solutions One‐time source X X X X
57 Use CityStudio to explore innovative approaches to addressing Core Area social issues Existing Budget X
Work with surrounding communities to establish a regional strategy for addressing
58 Existing Budget X
vulnerable populations
59 Explore opportunities to partner with agencies to provide a Core Area Resource Centre Existing Budget X
Core Area Action Plan Business
60 Prioritize Core Area for public art X
Case
61 Explore opportunities for additional public washrooms Existing Budget X
Eliminate encroachment fees for patios, signage and awnings in the Core Area through Core Area Action Plan Business
62 X X
Core Area Community Improvement Plan Case
Eliminate application fees for encroachments, signage and patios in the Core Area
63 Existing Budget X X
through Core Area Community Improvement Plan
Eliminate fees for use of on‐street parking spaces for temporary restaurant patios
64 Existing Budget X X
through Core Area Community Improvement Plan
65 Discourage perpetual extension of temporary surface parking lots in Core Area Existing Budget X X
66 Continue to enhance transit service to the Core Area LTC Business Case X X
67 Continue to improve cycling infrastructure in the Core Area Various Business Cases X X
Development Compliance
68 Plan and save funds for a public parking garage X X
Services Business Case
69 Inventory social services in the Core Area One‐time source X