Regent Park Revitalization

chiamattt: 26th Nov 2006 - 03:21 GMT

it is rather sad when someone tells you to watch out because people might think you are a cop.

Mike Jones: 1st Dec 2006 - 16:29 GMT

I like the photo of the people lounging on the grass. Hopefully that's what it will really turn out like.

anon (localhost): 11th Dec 2006 - 22:16 GMT

The Toronto Free Gallery is having a screening of NFB movies dealing with Regent Park. http://publicspace.ca/streetstoscreens.htm

TB: 24th Dec 2006 - 21:47 GMT

I use to live out on the northside of regent park...and now that its slowly being broken down is totally wrong...i still got homeis out there..and that shit is wrong...they tearing down tha hood..save regent park on da real'

Deb: 21st Jan 2007 - 00:01 GMT

Very well done.

I was raised at River & Dundas throughout the 60's & mid 70's. I can't help but follow the changes that are happening; it's like a part of it is always in the blood, I guess.

You did a great job and I loved your pictures as well. Funny, I remember the windows being changed, as well as the balcony railings. They used to be more like a railing with green, plastic covering over the outside; I should have a picture somewhere. Anyway...obviously I enjoyed it.

Thanks,

Deb

anon (exterior.flemingc.on.ca): 15th May 2007 - 15:39 GMT

i am doin a history reaserch paper in college about regent park
alot of the sites i have found have helped termendously this site inpiticular had alot of little things to fit all the pieces together but always lookin for more

Janelle: 4th Dec 2007 - 21:45 GMT

Jeeff,

Would it be possible to get an update on this? It's been over a year since this post, and I was wondering if you might have any up-to-date photographs available, or at least some follow-up information?

Thank you!

jeeff: 3rd Feb 2008 - 22:40 GMT

janelle,

thanks for the suggestion. i'll try to post an update in the future, and i'll put a link in the comments here.

Katybee, London: 3rd Mar 2008 - 21:01 GMT

My Grandma was born in Sackville st,in 1922. I'm trying to find out what the area was like then. Any ideas?

jeeff: 5th Aug 2008 - 22:48 GMT

for janelle and whoever else was interested in updates, here's a new article on the redevelopment.

jeeff: 5th Aug 2008 - 22:51 GMT

and this is far too late, but if katybee is still around, check out the novel cabbagetown by hugh garner.

Mike's little sister: 9th Oct 2008 - 17:17 GMT

I grew up in Regent Park, almost 18 years there, and left in 1981. I am far away and only have been told about the revitalization.

Lot of sadness and a lot of happiness found too.

regent parker: 18th Mar 2009 - 21:24 GMT

as a resident of regent park most of my life i like to say great page, keep up the good work. the last mural on life is about choices is spot on. people should really take that message to heart.

As i'm doing a thesis on regent park revitalization, i like to share a link for those interested.

http://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/ISarticle.asp?id=166436&story_id=89124101131&issue=08012005&PC=

it offers some history and debate on mixing social classes

lol: 8th Oct 2009 - 17:12 GMT

i though regent park was old but i looks not that old

Joe: 27th Nov 2009 - 03:40 GMT

I was recently (October, 2009) conducting research in Regent Park for a school project with several classmates. We approached two police officers to ask a question, we were told to keep out of trouble. Take that as you may. I was cautious when it came to picture taking and was still challenged by a group of youths once during photo taking. No harm done, just told them it was for a school project and they were cool.

god bless the park: 9th May 2013 - 02:36 GMT

my dad grew up in the park before and after the first development. All he had to say about the new development was you can change the park but you can't change the people.
god bless all the people who died over some bullshit
on behave of my pops regent for life.