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As Regent Park continues to be reshaped through large-scale redevelopment, conversations about strengthening the neighbourhood’s social infrastructure remain central to residents and stakeholders. On January 29, 2026, the Planning Committee of the Regent Park Social Development Plan (SDP) met to address funding advocacy, governance processes, and community culture policies shaping the network’s future. The meeting opened with a brief overview of the history and purpose of the Social Development Plan, presented by facilitator Walied Khogali Ali. Members were reminded that City Council approved $2.5 million in funding beginning in 2019 — allocated at $500,000 annually — to support social development initiatives aligned with community priorities. Participants were encouraged to review previous Regent Park TV coverage documenting SDP activities and milestones. During discussions, members received updates regarding the anticipated $26.8 million in community benefits connected to ongoing red...

The Planning Committee of the Regent Park Social Development Plan (SDP) met on January 22, 2026, to address funding concerns and internal governance matters as the neighbourhood continues to undergo large-scale physical redevelopment. The meeting opened with a discussion of an email from City of Toronto staff member Zenia Wadhwani, sent in response to questions raised by Planning Committee member Walied Khogali Ali during a recent City Town Hall meeting on the 2026 municipal budget. The email indicated that the City’s proposed 2026 budget does not include funding for Regent Park SDP projects, marking a significant shift from previous years when $500,000 was allocated annually to SDP initiatives over a five-year period. Committee members reflected on what the absence of City funding could mean for Regent Park residents, particularly as many families continue to face affordability pressures and increased demand for social supports. Members emphasized that while physical redevelopment con...