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    Renting a home in Regent Park

    Some downtown Toronto neighbourhoods have changed dramatically since the city’s conception, while others have been carefully preserved. Regent Park falls into the former category, thanks to the recent redevelopment carried out by Toronto Community Housing and Daniels Corporation.

    What might government housing have to do with Regent Park, one might ask? The short answer to that questions is: everything. Back in the 1940s, single-family homes were replaced by city-run, assisted housing projects. Ever since, this neighbourhood has been synonymous with Toronto Community Housing.

    More recently, the same agency that developed the neighbourhood decades ago felt it was time Regent Park experienced a redesign. Beginning in 2005, approximately 1 billion dollars was spent by Toronto Community Housing and Daniels Corporation on the overhaul of Regent Park.

    Low-income housing is still abundant in Regent Park, however thanks to Daniels Corporation’s work, the neighbourhood has experienced something of a renaissance. Condos and brand new public amenities are now spread out amongst government housing, with these elements integrated into one cohesive community.

    Besides the parks that are within close reach, residents living in Regent Park condos for rent benefit from the contemporary facilities recently added to the neighbourhood. For one, there’s the Daniels Spectrum, a cultural centre where various arts organizations have set up shop. For example the Regent Park Film Festival, the Regent Park School of Music, the Centre for Social Innovation, and Artscape all operate out of this brand new building.

    While the Daniels Spectrum is quite buzzworthy, the other notable addition to the Regent Park neighbourhood is the Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre. The facility includes a 25-metre lap pool as well as a number of smaller pools, a diving board, a water slide, and even programming for those who want to learn to swim or improve their strokes. Those who want to exercise without getting their hair wet, on the other hand, can use the running track, basketball court, or ice rink at the Regent Park Community Centre.

    As previously mentioned, a number of beloved green spaces also surround the Regent Park neighbourhood. The Lower Don River Trail is a great way to explore the city without having to pause for traffic lights. Then there’s Riverdale Park West, with its baseball diamond and off-leash area for dogs. Also part of Riverdale Park West is Riverdale Farm, where residents can interact with the animals or shop at the farmer’s market during the warmer months of the year.

    Condo Life in Regent Park

    Regent Park may not win any contests for its size — it covers just 69 acres — however it manages to contain a surprising amount of residential buildings. Regent Park condos for rent are situated throughout 17 buildings, most of which are extremely contemporary.

    Creative types who want to be close to the Daniels Spectrum can actually live right on top of this new building, in the PaintBox Condos at 225 Sackville Street. 200 Sackville, The Bartholomew Condos, and One Park West are also great options for anyone in search of something modern and fresh.

    Thankfully, there are options for renters hoping to live within a piece of Regent Park’s past as well. Hard lofts in the neighbourhood include the 1908-built Vinegar Lofts, the Brewery Lofts, formerly a CBC warehouse, and the Tannery Lofts, which was converted from a soap factory built in 1905.

    Transportation

    There are many reasons to seek Toronto condos for rent in Regent Park, and one of these happens to be its central location. Situated between Queen Street and Gerrard, and just east of landmarks like the Eaton Centre and Toronto City Hall, it’s easy to get around when your starting point is in Regent Park.

    Those who drive may have to put up with inner-city congestion, but renters living in the neighbourhood quickly learn how to avoid traffic-heavy routes. Thankfully, two major highways are situated right around the corner from Regent Park: the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway. The DVP can be accessed via Queen Street, and from there, a trip all the way up to the 401 takes no time at all. The Gardiner, on the other hand, is ideal for anyone heading east and west toward neighbourhoods like the Beaches or Parkdale.

    As for renters who rely on public transit to get around, a trip over to the Yonge subway line is as easy as a 10-minute streetcar ride along Queen or Dundas. Once at the subway, passengers can transfer onto trains heading north and south throughout the city.

    Regent Park Overview

    The Locals: A mixed bag.

    Code of Conduct: Shopping local is the norm here, and we encourage all new renters to give it a try.

    What You’ll Find: A neighbourhood that’s particularly kind to newcomers.

    What You Won’t Find: An abundance of single-family homes.

    The Homes: Shiny new condos beside shiny new assisted housing complexes.

    Sealing the Deal: Its location in the heart of downtown Toronto.