On December 4, 2024, the Toronto and East York Community Council, chaired by Ward-13 Councillor Chris Moise, approved zoning amendments for 325 Gerard Street East—Phases 4 and 5 of the Regent Park revitalization. This decision is an important step in the ongoing transformation of Regent Park into a mixed-income neighbourhood.

Fred Alvarado – Local Journalism Initiative

The amendments, recommended by the Director of Community Planning, aim to address critical infrastructure needs while expanding housing opportunities through the addition of 98 new market units on Blocks 4B and 4C and Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s (TCHC) commitment to deliver 633 Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) units, with key adjustments to Zoning By-law 1325-2023 ensuring necessary setbacks to mitigate infrastructure conflicts and allowing for additional building massing to accommodate a broader range of housing options.

Community members participated in the meeting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining affordability and ensuring the revitalization positively impacts local residents, while advocating for balanced housing with a call for 50% market and 50% Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) units in the Regent Park plan.

This approval is an important step forward, with the decision set to advance to City Council for final approval on December 17, 2024.

Regent Park’s revitalization continues to represent a collaborative effort to meet the evolving needs of its growing and dynamic community.