A community where everyone contributes

Since opening our doors in January 1989, Abby Road Housing Co-operative Ltd. has been home to a diverse community of able-bodied and physically disabled residents living side by side.

Together, we’ve built an inclusive, affordable, and welcoming community — one that thrives on cooperation, respect, and shared responsibility.

WHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit, member governed and operated housing co-operative

Abby Road is a non-profit, member governed and operated housing co-operative located in Edmonton’s Garneau neighbourhood.

We provide affordable, accessible housing for individuals and families who want to live in a community built on collaboration and care.

Our co-op includes 49 units, of which 23 are wheelchair-adapted and 26 are standard.
Each home is part of a shared community that values both independence and connection.

We are not a landlord-tenant property, and we are not social, public, or emergency housing.

Instead, we’re a democratically run community — one vote per member — where every voice matters and every contribution counts.

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WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

Co-operative living

Living in a co-operative means you’re not just renting a home — you’re helping to sustain a community.

What members contribute

Participate in community meetings and committees and social events
Volunteer time, skills, and ideas to keep the co-op running smoothly
Support neighbours and contribute to a positive environment
Respect the co-op’s bylaws and democratic decisions

What members gain

Long-term housing stability in a safe, inclusive community
A say in decisions that affect your home and neighbourhood
Opportunities to learn, lead, and connect
The satisfaction of knowing your contribution makes a difference

As one member put it, “We don’t just live here — we help make Abby Road what it is.”

Skills that strengthen our community

We’re always looking for members who bring practical skills, creative ideas, and a cooperative spirit.

Skills that benefit the co-op include:

Building and maintenance
Plumbing and electrical
Administration and bookkeeping
Community engagement and communication

But above all, we value reliability, respect, and teamwork.

If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and contribute — in whatever way you can — you’ll fit right in.

OUR LOCATION

Home in the heart of Garneau

Our co-op sits on Whyte Avenue in the Garneau/Strathcona area of Edmonton — one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighbourhoods.
Residents enjoy easy access to:

Shopping, restaurants, cafés, and local markets
Banks and essential services
Schools and the University of Alberta
Parks, the river valley, and community recreation spaces
Public transit and DATS

Life at Abby Road offers both independence and convenience — perfect for those who appreciate urban living and community connection.

AFFORDABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY

Supporting financial diversity within the community

Abby Road provides a mix of below market-rate and subsidized units to maintain financial diversity within the community.

Our federal rental housing assistance program ensures that some members with lower household incomes can access affordable homes, while all members — subsidized or not — share equal rights and responsibilities.

Subsidy Information

Membership Information

Application Information

Quick Facts

Established: 1987 • Opened: 1989

Number of units: 49 (23 adapted, 26 standard)

Type: member governed, non-profit housing co-operative

Location: Garneau / Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

COMMUNITY VALUES

A shared vision

Our founding members envisioned Abby Road as a place where people of all abilities could live independently yet together — supporting one another through cooperation and respect. That vision continues to guide us today.