Old East Village Business Improvement Area - Formed in the 1950's, the BIA was first known as the "East London Business Association" (ELBA). Years later it was re-named "Centre Town BIA." Like many urban core neighbourhoods, the Old East village's commercial corridor of Dundas Street had been experiencing a steady deterioration, common to many Canadian urban cores since the 1980s. In the early 90s, a BIA initiative to address the ongoing deterioration of social and economic infrastructure was initiated. This reinvigoration of the BIA was reflected in a preliminary marketing and promotion initiative that lead to the renaming of the BIA, as the Old East Village BIA.
Old East Heritage Conservation District - The Old East Heritage Conservation District encompasses the area within what was historically known as the English Survey, land originally owned by pioneer settler Nobel English. this area was part of London Township until 1874 when London East began its short life as an incorporated municipality lasting until 1885 when it was amalgamated with the city. Sparked by the development of the early refinery industry and the establishment of the railways and industries related to it, London East became the economic engine for the city of London.
Old East Village Community Blog - The Old East Village Community Association aims to aid and empower residents of their neighbourhood through advocacy, education and community involvement in order to establish a positive and healthy relationship with each other and the city.
Aeolian Hall - The Aeolian believe that the arts can enlighten, inspire, and transform, and is, therefore, committed to building a better community through involvement in the arts. The Heritage building, nationally recognized for its acoustics, is a multi-disciplinary arts centre and school for the arts where the synergy between teaching and performance is fostered and allowed to flourish. At The Aeolian, they provide the highest quality of innovative, accessible, and diverse offerings in performance, education, and volunteerism.
Palace Theatre - Today the Palace Theatre is home to the London Community Players, an entirely volunteer run organization that strives to provide a space for community theatre and a drama training ground in London, Ontario. With a 350 seat capacity, the Palace Theatre hosts various drama, arts and educational functions throughout the year and still charms its visitors with its exquisite interior today.
Western Fair Farmers' & Artisans' Market - Come experience the hand crafted bread, eats, local and organic produce, cut flowers, ethnic food and fresh roasted coffee and tea made by your neighbours and friends from the London Area. The Western Fair Farmers' & Artisans' Market is located in the historic Confederation building on the Western Fairgrounds which started as a place for local merchants to offer their wares in 1927.
Western Fair District - Western Fair District is a place to be entertained. The historic 85 acre, year-round, site is a London landmark. Located in the heart of the city, the District provides a wide array of entertainment and recreation options to a broad spectrum of customers, within London and across southwestern Ontario.
Save Lorne Ave School - Lorne Ave Public School is a vital resource for the city of London and for Old East Village. As the only non-specialized urban school in the city, it serves numerous core students and community-based programs. Lorne Ave. P.S. is the heart of Old East.
