Apparently the inclusion of market-rate housing and condominiums hasn't subsidized great design for the low-cost units in the way that we were promised. The earlier projects showed a lot of promise, but this falls far below the standard of the condos in the area. Why was Daniels involved if this is going to be the result for forthcoming low-cost/TCHC portions of the neighbourhood?
 
Ewww the brick is too reminiscent of the original Regent Park apartments. I also call bullshit that Daniels didn't make money on market condos so they had to make the subsidized housing units even crappier.
 
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Nobody is suggesting that they didn't make money on the market-rate housing / condos. They are most surely turning a great profit.
 
The stark unadorned brick exterior and the clashing colour combination give it the stereotypical look of a public housing project. It's a good thing there are far better buildings in the immediate vicinity.
 
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Definitely looks they took an old Regent Park building and rearranged it, brick colour and whatnot.

I also don't quite get the occasionally-offset windows in the brick portion.

The balconies were also a lost opportunity to either introduce a third color or some interesting patterning.
 
I could tell from the onset that this was not going to go well. It looks exactly like the kind housing they got rid of. What a black eye.
 
At least the materials add some weight and heft to it. A decent non-offensive background building and it doesn't look flimsy/plasticky as many Toronto developments do.
 
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releas...nt-park-blvd-and-21-tubman-ave-671797904.html
TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) and the City of Toronto are pleased to announce that one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable rental housing units in Regent Park will be ready for occupancy in 2018. This includes 47 affordable rental units in 50 Regent Park Blvd., which will be available in the spring, and 12 affordable rental units in 21 Tubman Ave., which will be available in summer 2018.


TCHC is creating an affordable rental unit applicant list for the two buildings. Affordable units differ from rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units and, as a result, there is a separate application process. Rents for affordable units are set at or below the average market rent as determined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). To be eligible, a household's annual gross income cannot exceed four times the annual rent of the unit.

TCHC has begun accepting applications for the affordable applicant list today. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 28 at 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time.

TCHC's system to allocate the affordable rental units, which will be overseen by the City of Toronto, gives every eligible household on the applicant list an equal chance to rent a unit.

QUOTES

"Adding new rental units at Regent Park supports the City's efforts to keep Toronto affordable and increase the supply of affordable housing. This world-renowned revitalization project has helped to bring our city together, providing housing alternatives that make Toronto one of the most livable and dynamic city centres in the world."

—Mayor John Tory

"At Regent Park, we are working with Toronto Community Housing and the private sector to add even more affordable housing options right downtown. I look forward to seeing many Toronto families and individuals explore this opportunity to access quality affordable housing in the heart of our city."

—Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão

"One of the key objectives of the Regent Park Revitalization is building a truly inclusive mixed-income community. The provision of new affordable rental units within Toronto Community Housing buildings is an exciting step towards achieving that goal within Regent Park while also increasing the availability of affordable housing options in downtown Toronto."

—Ward 28 Councillor Lucy Troisi

"We are pleased to offer 59 affordable rental units in two new Regent Park buildings as part of our commitment to build clean, safe homes while helping to create vibrant communities where people can thrive. I would like to acknowledge the contribution of our development partner, Daniels Corporation, for working in partnership with us to create this award-winning community."

—Kathy Milsom, President and Chief Executive Officer
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https://www.newswire.ca/news-releas...nt-park-blvd-and-21-tubman-ave-671797904.html

TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) and the City of Toronto are pleased to announce that one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable rental housing units in Regent Park will be ready for occupancy in 2018. This includes 47 affordable rental units in 50 Regent Park Blvd., which will be available in the spring, and 12 affordable rental units in 21 Tubman Ave., which will be available in summer 2018.

TCHC is creating an affordable rental unit applicant list for the two buildings. Affordable units differ from rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units and, as a result, there is a separate application process. Rents for affordable units are set at or below the average market rent as determined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). To be eligible, a household's annual gross income cannot exceed four times the annual rent of the unit.

TCHC has begun accepting applications for the affordable applicant list today. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 28 at 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time.

TCHC's system to allocate the affordable rental units, which will be overseen by the City of Toronto, gives every eligible household on the applicant list an equal chance to rent a unit.

QUOTES

"Adding new rental units at Regent Park supports the City's efforts to keep Toronto affordable and increase the supply of affordable housing. This world-renowned revitalization project has helped to bring our city together, providing housing alternatives that make Toronto one of the most livable and dynamic city centres in the world."

—Mayor John Tory

"At Regent Park, we are working with Toronto Community Housing and the private sector to add even more affordable housing options right downtown. I look forward to seeing many Toronto families and individuals explore this opportunity to access quality affordable housing in the heart of our city."

—Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão

"One of the key objectives of the Regent Park Revitalization is building a truly inclusive mixed-income community. The provision of new affordable rental units within Toronto Community Housing buildings is an exciting step towards achieving that goal within Regent Park while also increasing the availability of affordable housing options in downtown Toronto."

—Ward 28 Councillor Lucy Troisi

"We are pleased to offer 59 affordable rental units in two new Regent Park buildings as part of our commitment to build clean, safe homes while helping to create vibrant communities where people can thrive. I would like to acknowledge the contribution of our development partner, Daniels Corporation, for working in partnership with us to create this award-winning community."

—Kathy Milsom, President and Chief Executive Officer
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One of my favorite views of our skyline
 
I wish the horizontality of the architecture continued down to the town home-looking units, which look oddly verticle compared to the rest of the building. The rhythm is off.
 
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