Item - 2025.MM33.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8 and 9, 2025 without amendments.
MM33.29 - Right-sizing Regent Park: Providing Adequate Affordable Housing to Over-housed Families - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to conduct a review and needs assessment of over-housed households within Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in Regent Park, and to bring forth recommendations that:
a. maximize right-sizing opportunities in Regent Park including in Phases 4 and 5: Ensure over-housed households in Regent Park are provided with opportunities as much as possible to move into appropriately sized units within Regent Park in accordance with the Housing Services Act, 2011, and City rules, so they can remain rooted in their community; and
b. strengthen transparency and communication: Improve clarity for tenants on eligibility, timelines, and the process for internal transfers within Regent Park to prevent confusion and uncertainty.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
(October 8, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (MM.New)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM33.29 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.