The Yorkton Business Improvement District is calling on local residents, workers, and visitors to help shape the future of the city’s downtown core through a new feedback survey initiative. The organization, which acts as the collective voice for more than 390 local business owners, is collecting ideas to guide upcoming projects and initiatives aimed at improving the downtown area.
This community engagement effort comes as the City of Yorkton works to update its long-term strategy for the downtown and West Broadway corridor. The city is currently in the process of replacing a redevelopment plan that has been in place since 2005, with the new version set to provide direction for zoning, land use, and future investment decisions over the next 10 years.
Donna Brothwell, who has served as the executive director of the business improvement district since 2020, leads the organization with a focus on bringing fresh ideas to the commercial core. Under her leadership, the group continues to manage various beautification efforts, including a long-standing flower pot program, street-level maintenance, and the upkeep of the downtown mural.
Beyond its advocacy work, the business district is also preparing to launch a new funding program in 2026. This follows a February decision by the Yorkton City Council to renew the city’s facade and site improvement incentive program while removing the requirement for the district to provide its own financial contribution. The business district intends for its upcoming program to better align with its local priorities and support more projects within its boundaries.
Community members interested in sharing their feedback can submit their ideas directly through the business district’s website.
