Permit Parking Comes to Regent Park

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New permit parking rules prioritize TCHC residents, easing pressures from ongoing revitalization in Regent Park. A long-standing concern in Regent Park is finally being addressed as the City of Toronto introduces overnight permit parking to support local residents. For years, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants saw their above-ground parking lots disappear during revitalization. With limited underground spots available, many families were left competing for scarce parking options. Now, thanks to a new policy passed by City Council, overnight permit parking will provide relief and stability for residents who rely on their vehicles. The new Permit Parking Area 7L covers several streets within Regent Park, bounded by Gerrard Street, Shuter Street, Parliament Street, and River Street. Importantly, eligibility is focused on TCHC residents, ensuring that affordable parking spaces benefit those most affected by revitalization. Market-rate buildings with their own garages are excluded. City Councillor Chris Moise, who represents Toronto Centre, worked closely with residents to shape this policy. After consulting with the community, he championed the idea at City Hall, framing it as an equity-based solution to a unique neighbourhood challenge. In letters to the City Council, Moise emphasized that revitalization had reduced parking access for TCHC tenants and that a fair remedy was needed. Permits are available through the City of Toronto, with rates starting at just over $26 per month for residents without existing parking access. To apply, residents must provide proof of address and vehicle ownership. If the vehicle is not registered under their name, a letter from the insurance company confirming they are insured to drive it is required. In addition, TCHC residents must obtain a letter from their Tenant Service Coordinator confirming they do not have access to parking in their building. For Regent Park, the decision is more than a technical change in parking rules. It reflects City Hall’s recognition of the lived realities of residents during one of Canada’s largest urban redevelopments. By prioritizing TCHC tenants, the policy helps ensure that revitalization does not leave long-standing community members behind. 

For more information about permit parking, please visit the City's website. 

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/applying-for-a-parking-permit/residential-on-street-parking/

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