I had the privilege of joining Regent Park residents, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), Daniels Corporation, and Tridel teams for a community meeting on Phases 1 to 5 of our revitalization update on February 29.
I had the privilege of joining Regent Park residents, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), Daniels Corporation, and Tridel teams for a community meeting on Phases 1 to 5 of our revitalization update on February 29.
The energy in the room was positive as residents received updates on milestones including:
We also discussed the revitalization of the Regent Park economy through creating employment prospects, facilitating skills training initiatives, offering support for business development, and ensuring local programs are funded while prioritizing safety and youth programs.
I want to thank local caterers Patricia, Mohammed, Ines, Zarguna, Orfa, Malika, Rosanne, and Ines who provided delicious meals, as well as the band Soulful, who made this event a memorable one.
The dedication and collaboration demonstrated by everyone involved are truly commendable and reflect our shared commitment to the well-being and prosperity of Regent Park.
There are several improvement and beautification projects underway.
In 2023, over 50% of rental units approved for demolition and replacement across the city were in Toronto Centre.
A common complaint is that City bylaws are not sufficiently responsive to climate change and encourage landlords to keep the heat on unnecessarily.
