Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Building Name: Regent Park North
Address: 0 Gerrard Street East
Type of Building: Housing
Name of Building: Regent Park North
Notes: Canada's oldest and largest public housing development. Bounded by Gerrard St. East to Dundas St. east, Parliament St. to River St. For Regent Park South see: Shuter Street.

Dates
Site acquired Sept 1947
Design conceived Aug 1947
Cornerstone laid 29-09-1948

Architects: Hoare John
Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Cabbagetown: The Story of... 1998 n/a 65+
Canadian Architect 1989 May 10 34 5
Canadian Architect 1999 August 10-12 44 8
Habitat 1986 May/Jun 7 11
National Post 2001 March A1,A7 27th
Regent Park: A Study in Slum Clearance 1958 n/a all
Toronto Star 1999 March A1+ 15th