Coalition for Responsible Community Development

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 On March 16th 2026, planning committee members of the Regent Park Social Development Network and members of the Regent Park Neighbourhood Association,  joined the 22 other neighbourhood representatives from across the City of Toronto, to participate in discussions related to the new formation of a city wide advocacy group known as the Coalition for Responsible Community Development.

The aim of this new coalition is to build a network of neighbourhood groups from across the City of Toronto dedicated to the funding and support of community-led Social Development Plans and Community Development Plans.

The Coalition argues that every neighbourhood in Toronto should have the resources to plan and shape its future and through the development of community-led Social Development Plans (SDPs) and Community Development Plans (CDPs). Social Development Plans (SDPs) and Community Development Plans (CDPs) like the Regent Park Social Development Network, strengthen neighbourhood safety, economic opportunity, and community wellbeing.

Unfortunately despite measurable outcomes, proven impact, Social Development Plans and Community Development Plans do not currently receive consistent, dedicated, or citywide funding. 

The Coalition for Responsible Development hopes to change this by influencing changes to the recently passed 2026 budget and making this an election issue in the upcoming municipal elections. 

The Coalition argues for the allocation of $250,000–$500,000 annually per neighbourhood to support community-led SDPs/CDPs across Toronto. Funding would began with 5 neighbourhoods  currently undergoing revitalization and expand yearly to other neighbourhoods in need of investments. The Coalition argues that the cost to fund communities across the city would be 40 million dollars yearly. For more information about the Coalition visit https://crcd.to

The Regent Park SDP Network representatives on the Coalition is represented by Adonis Huggins - the SDP organization rep and SDP resident members and Ina Labuschagne.

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