The Official Launch of the CSI Community Living Room and SDP Market 2022

Wednesday March 23, 2022, was a day of jubilation for the residents and friends of Regent Park. After two years of caution and separation on account of the pandemic, members of the SDP (Social Development Plan) orchestrated an in-person celebration packed with music, foods for all tastes and preferences, and ample opportunities to reconnect with neighbours and community members. The day started with a market place in the Daniel’s Spectrum Arts Centre’s foyer. The marketplace hummed with activity and excitement until 5pm, when Denise Soueidan O’Leary, mounted the cafe counter top to officially launch the CSI (Centre for Social Innovation) Community Living Room. The CSI Community Living Room is a partnership between CSI, Daniels Corporation and Artscape. The space, consisting of tables, lounge chairs, books, children’s toys, a café and a TV, was designed as a public living room for residents and community members to informally gather and use as they see fit.  See and hear more in this RPTV News episode.