Why propose a discretionary LIC option in the new policy if people already look after the public land (like boulevards and greenbelts) around their properties?

It is expected that discretionary LICs would more commonly be property owner-driven where a group of benefiting properties would express interest in a potential project for consideration by the City. It’s not expected that these will be common, but other municipalities have these options and there may be specific locations where there is enough interest from property owners to see improvements there, and this option allows them to make arrangements with the City for a cost share. Some examples might be adding decorative street lights or paving bricks, trees, and landscaping to a street, or paving a downtown laneway (back alley) if the adjacent properties desire asphalt instead of gravel.