Daly Co-op

What you should know about Daly Co-op

Daly Co‑Operative Inc. is a non‑profit, member‑run housing co‑op located at 100‑2410 Southvale Crescent (at Russell Rd.), in south Ottawa. Officially opened in October 1983, the accessible seven‑storey building contains 88 units comprising bachelors and one-, two- and three‑bedroom layouts. All units are wheelchair accessible, and each apartment includes a refrigerator and stove plus a balcony or patio. The co‑op emphasizes accessibility and inclusion and notes a formal acknowledgement of the Indigenous Algonquin territory on which it sits. Building services and common facilities are oriented toward communal living and independent accessibility. Hallways and common areas are air‑conditioned in summer and heated in winter; the building has a natural gas generator that maintains limited essential power (one elevator, common area lighting and Paul Lamb Hall) during blackouts. Free Wi‑Fi is available in the lounge area and a 24/7 video system monitors many common spaces. Onsite facilities include a laundry room, storage room, Paul Lamb Hall (a common hall), mail room with locked mail boxes and dropbox, and assigned member parking with limited visitor spots. The current published parking fee is $50/month; hydro and internet are not included in housing charges and heating is electric. Governance and financial model follow co‑operative principles. Daly Co‑op is a registered non‑profit corporation: members become corporate members, participate in governance (one member, one vote), control maintenance, and vote on housing charge changes. The co‑op describes this model as an alternative to renting or buying—there is no equity build‑up and units are not sold for investment. Federal housing charge assistance may be available to eligible members based on income and available funds. Practical details, access and local context: the office administrator is on site Tuesday–Thursday (7:00–15:00) and the main phone number is 613‑736‑1058. The co‑op is served by OC Transpo and ParaTranspo; it is a short walk to Elmvale Shopping Centre and about a 10‑minute bus ride to St‑Laurent Shopping Centre or Heron Gate Mall. Nearby amenities include daycare, schools, churches, hospitals, parks, the Canada Science and Technology Museum and a fitness centre. The co‑op’s posted housing charges for 2024/10/01–2025/09/30 are: Bachelor $670, 1‑bed $826, 2‑bed $942 and 3‑bed $1,043. The website indicates the waiting list is currently closed.