Regent Park to Vote on How $26.8 Million in Community Benefits Will be Invested

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), in partnership with Tridel and the Community Benefits Oversight Working Group (CBOWG), are inviting Regent Park community members to vote on how $26.8 million in Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) funding will be allocated.

The CBA vote is the culmination of a community-led and co-designed process reflecting the voices of Regent Park residents. The three investment packages made possible by Tridel—TCHC’s developer partner for Phases 4-5 in the revitalization of Regent Park—were created through a collaborative process with community members and reflect resident-informed priorities.

Starting this weekend (June 14), eligible Regent Park residents will use a ranked ballot to provide their input on how the funding will be used over the next 10 to 15 years. Each package includes funding for core priorities such as jobs, employment supports, and community initiatives while offering different levels of investments for community-identified priorities. For example:

• Package one: Focus on New Community Space(s)
• Package two: Focus on Educational Scholarships
• Package three: Focus on Job Skills Training and Local Business Development

The packages were co-designed by TCHC, Tridel, and CBOWG, with support from subject matter experts at Yonge Street Mission and Toronto Community Benefits Network. Since 2023, more than 1,000 Regent Park community members – both TCHC tenants and market residents – also shaped the process by participating in surveys, community meetings, and roundtable discussions.

How to vote

Regent Park residents aged 14 and older are invited to vote by registering in advance or at in-person voting stations. Voters aged 18 and older will be asked to show proof of residency and age. Voting will take place in-person at voting events. For more information about the packages, voting eligibility, or to view a schedule of community learning about the vote, visit RP4and5.ca.

Quotes

“TCHC’s revitalization in Regent Park is about more than buildings – it’s about creating opportunity for tenants and area neighbours. Over a thousand Regent Park residents were consulted to develop these packages, and this vote reflects the important place of tenant voices in determining the direction of citybuilding in Toronto. It also showcases the strength of collaboration with developers like Tridel. This $26.8 million investment will support programs, services, and spaces that directly benefit Regent Park residents for decades to come.”

- Sean Baird, President and CEO, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

“This is one of the most significant community investment decisions we’ve had in Regent Park to date and the community has been at the heart of this process. The vote invites every eligible community member to help choose how this funding will be spent and reflect the priorities we’ve heard from residents across Regent Park.”

- William Mendes, Director, Program Development, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

“Tridel’s community benefits program is built to evolve with Regent Park, shaped by the voices and changing needs of its residents. This vote marks the first major step in that journey. It reflects our belief that development must be inclusive, equitable, and grounded in the aspirations of the people who live here. We’re proud to stand with Regent Park residents, TCHC, and CBOWG in supporting a process that empowers the community to shape how this investment will deliver lasting impacts as the community grows throughout the final phases of the revitalization. It’s time to vote, and it’s time for Regent Park to lead the way.”

- Jim Ritchie, President, Tridel

“The Community Benefits vote is a clear example of what resident-driven decision-making can look like. I applaud the work done to bring the community together and encourage eligible residents to cast their vote. The outcome will have a positive impact on the community for years to come, highlighting the power of Participatory Budgeting.”

- Chris Moise, City Councillor, Ward 13, Toronto Centre

“This vote is an incredible showcase for public investment shaped by community voice. I’m proud of the Regent Park residents who contributed to this process and I’m grateful to TCHC, CBOWG, and Tridel for supporting this process.”

- Kristyn Wong-Tam, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), Toronto Centre