Tower Renewal & Regent Park Final

Social inclusion is the main ethos of the Regent Park revitalization, and the new public
amenities built in the neighbourhood has given everyone the opportunity to participate in
activities outside their homes, and interact and learn from other people, regardless of class,
race, gender or religion. The amenities include a big open greenspace which serves as the
community park, a state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre, a community centre, an arts and cultural
centre, also known as Daniels Spectrum, a football field and an outdoor ice rink.
Regent Park Aquatic Centre
Daniels Spectrum
There are community services that have been operating in Regent Park before the
revitalization. These are the Regent Park Community Health Centre and the CRC Regent Park
Community Food Centre. They are both not-for-profit organizations with the common goal of
supporting low-income families, immigrants, refugee, non-status, and marginalized populations
who have been experiencing immense inequities when it comes to access to services that can
improve their well-being. They have been in the forefront of advocating for the improvement of
Regent Park.
All of these facilities and commercial spaces serve the important purpose of creating a
neighbourhood that is socially inclusive and accessible for everyone; valuing community,
creativity, fitness, health, equity and social justice.
Although Regent Park was not conducted under the Tower Renewal Program, the
revitalization plan and objective of the neighbourhood highly reflects the goals and aspirations
of the Tower Renewal Program. Regent Park's new townhouses and high-rise buildings are
better equipped with building systems that are up to date with current building regulations and
are more environmentally efficient. The introduction of a mixed-income community has broken
down the wall that is separating people who live in public housing, and people who live in
market-value dwellings. This has important implications on the social networks created among
the residents. The new amenities built in the neighbourhood also serve as avenues for building a
community that fosters social integration and cultural awareness, all of which are crucial
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