Scheduled for delivery in summer 2026, the project is designed to meet the need for affordable, sustainable housing.

The complex, located on the site of the former Valeant manufacturing plant, will feature four multi-family buildings. The first phase of the project, a seven-storey multi-family building consisting of 139 units, is currently under construction. The other three buildings, each three storeys high, will have a total of 110 units. A number of units will be designed to meet universal accessibility standards.

Situated close to Royalmount and Cité Midtown, Dalia will be easily accessible to the main arteries, particularly in view of its integration into a TOD (Transit Oriented Development) sector. Renters will therefore be just a stone’s throw from public transit, nearby parks and major employment hubs.

The result of close collaboration between the borough and developer Quorum, Dalia stands out above all for its commitment to sustainable development.

First and foremost, residents will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of greenery, with a green space/land ratio of over 45% and community gardens on the roof of the seven-storey multi-family building.

Residents will also benefit from a new multi-use bicycle path along the railroad tracks. Similarly, a public servitude on the Dalia site will link this neighbourhood to the Du Collège metro station via rue Bourdon.

Energy will be controlled, with solar panels on all buildings and geothermal power as the energy source for the entire complex. In fact, Dalia is aiming for an energy performance for each building that is 50% higher than the standards required by the Energy Code.

The project will moreover contribute to the well-being of the children at the nearby school, since a transfer of land will make it possible to extend the playground. In addition, students will be better protected by an embankment and a sound barrier to be built adjacent to the railroad tracks. 

In addition to the borough’s support, the project also received the backing of various local stakeholders and residents. In fact, public consultation of the community began as early as the design phase. 

This vision of modern, responsible housing became a reality thanks to $93 million in financial support from the Government of Canada, through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP).

This neighbourhood in the making is destined to create an inclusive, dynamic and welcoming community.