Regent Park Social Development Plan Faces Funding Uncertainty in 2026 City Budget
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...