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CALGARY VITAL SIGNS 2018 REPORT
Calgary Foundation
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Prepared by NRG Research Group
2018 Calgary Snapshot (statistics as of July 2018)
median age 36.7 years
median household income $99,583median personal income $64,098
average annual income:• bottom 10% $11,822• top 10% $177,688• top 1% $671,993
population 1,267,344
population visible minority’s is 35.7%
population Indigenous is 3% (41,645)
median home price $430,700
apartment vacancy rate 6.3%
2 bedroom apartment rent $1247
office vacancy rate 27.7%
median charitable donation $450
unemployment rate 7.7%
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CALGARY SNAPSHOT
October 2016 October 2017
Calgary’s apartment rental rates are third highest, after Vancouver and Toronto. Vacancy rates in Calgary in 2016 were7.0% and has decreased down to 6.3% in 2017, the first decrease since 2013. Vacancy rates continue to be significantlylower in both Vancouver (0.9%) and Toronto (1.0%).
$992
$1,0
21 $1,2
58
$1,2
47
$1,3
27
$1,4
04
$788
$782
$1,4
50
$1,5
52
$1,300
$1,100
$900
$700
$500
$300
$1,700
$1,500
Canada Calgary Toronto Montreal Vancouver
Rental Market Across Canada forAverage 2-Bedroom Apartment
1.90%
1%1.50%
5.30%
7%6.30%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Apartment Rental Vacancy Rates inCalgary
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Fall 2017
CALGARY SNAPSHOT
Population of Calgary
1,195,194
1,230,9151,235,1711,246,337
1,267,344
1,140,000
1,170,000
1,200,000
1,230,000
1,260,000
1,290,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Population Growth
36.8
40.0
38.8
40.0
35.036.037.038.039.040.041.0
Median Age
35.7
48.9% 51.4%
22.6%
0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%
Visible Minority
Source: Census 2016; Statistics Canada 2018
Calgary is a fairly “young” city, with a median age of 36.8 years. Calgary’s population has increased to 1,246,337. Calgary has 33.7% visible minorities living in the city.
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CALGARY SNAPSHOT
Calgary’s Indigenous population represent 3% of the city’s total population. Calgary also has the 5th largest Indigenous population in Canada. As well, 44% of Calgary’s Indigenous population are under 25 years old.
1,246,337
41,645
0
300,000
600,000
900,000
1,200,000
Calgary’s Total Population vs. Indigenous Population
Total Population Indigenous Population
Source: 1) Calgary Vital Priority 5 Community Connections Policy Brief March 20182) Vibrant Calgary Indigenous Gathering Place Brochure 2018
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CALGARY SNAPSHOT
The average household income in Calgary is greater then the average household income of Canada. Housing prices in Calgary are also lower than the average, including the greater Toronto area and the greater Vancouver area.
$634,000$600,000
$430,700
$766,300
$341,300
$1,092,000
$70,336 $99,583 $78,373 $61,790 $72,662$0
$200,000
$400,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
Canada Calgary Greater Toronto Greater Montreal Greater Vancouver
Median Home Prices vs. Median Household Income
Benchmark House Price April 2018 Median Household Income
Sources: 1) Statistics Canada. 2017. Calgary CMA, Alberta and Canada. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017;2) The Canadian Real Estate Association
CALGARY SNAPSHOT
Calgary had the highest personal income per capita of Canada's major Census Metropolitan Areas at $64,098 and has maintained this ranking for well over a decade. Calgary's growth rate in personal income per capita was 1.9% in 2017.
$0
$15,000
$30,000
$45,000
$60,000
$75,000
Edmonton Vancouver Calgary Montreal Toronto
2017 Personal Median Income per Capita in Major Canadian Cities
$55,372
$58,053
$59,968
$61,802$63,380$62,920
$64,098
$51,000
$54,000
$57,000
$60,000
$63,000
$66,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Personal Median Income Per Capita Calgary CMA
Source: Conference Board of Canada, 2017
$64,098
$54,756 $47,546$44,134$48,074
CALGARY SNAPSHOT
There is a large gap between the bottom 10% and the top 1-10% of earnings amongst Calgarians.
Source: Enough for All – Poverty in Calgary 2018 | Prepared by Janet Eremenko and Ben Patmore
$11,822
$177,688
$671,993$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0Bottom 10% of Calgarians Top 10% of Calgarians Top 1% of Calgarians
Average Annual Income of Calgarians(after-taxes)
CALGARY SNAPSHOT
Office vacancy rates began rising in 2015, around the same time that GDP growth shrunk below 0%. Office vacancy rates are at a five year high, however, GDP is showing signs of recovery.
Source: Calgary Economic Development | Why Calgary? Our Economy in Depth June 2018
CALGARY SNAPSHOT
5%
9.10% 9.80%
17.60%
25%27.70%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Office Vacancy’s in Calgary
There are fewer charitable donations being made among Calgarian tax filers and this is also the case across other Canadian cities, but the median amount made is on the rise. Calgary CMA charitable donations were the second highest median donation of major cities in Canada in 2016.
$160
$370
$420
$420
$150
$380
$430
$430
$160
$380
$440
$450
$160
$410 $4
50
$460
$0$50
$100$150$200$250$300$350$400$450$500
Montreal (CMA) Toronto (CMA) Calgary (CMA) Vancouver (CMA)
Median Charitable Donations
2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: Statistics Canada, Financial Data and Charitable Donations data collected by CRA, Table 111-0001.
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CALGARY SNAPSHOT
Unemployment in Calgary has decreased over the last year. However, unemployment in Calgary is still higher than the rest of Canada.
Source: Calgary Economic Development | Why Calgary? Our Economy in Depth June 2018
6.5%
Unemployment Rate Across Canada9.3%
8.0%
6.9% 6.6%
8.3%
5.2%5.8%
7.7%
6.5%
4.4%
6.0%
6.8%
4.1%
10.0%
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%Canada Calgary Edmonton Toronto Montreal Saskatoon Vancouver
May 2017 May 2018
CALGARY SNAPSHOT
Access to quality education71% excellent/good 6% below average/poor
Access to affordable, nutritious food 44% excellent/good 21% below average/poor
Ability to find suitable employment 51% excellent/good 24% below average/poor
Availability of public transportation 44% excellent/good 28% below average/poor
Ability to afford more than the necessities of life 44% excellent/good 24% below average/poor
Availability of bike lanes 62% excellent/good 9% below/average/poor
Level of poverty in Calgary74% of Calgarians are concerned 6% aren’t concernedAvailability of affordable home ownership33% excellent/good 38% below average/poor
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COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS
Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey
EDUCATION/LEARNING
948
304
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Elementary Jr. High School High School
Calgary Classrooms with 40 + Students
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Source: 1) Alberta Government – Class size by school year, jurisdiction, and grade, Alberta. 2017-18 class size data. 2) Alberta’s Commission on Learning, Reports and Recommendations
Overcrowding in Calgary classrooms is a concern. 304 high school classrooms in Calgary are overcrowded with 40 or more students in each class. For example, class sizes as high as 47 students in Math 30-1 at Ernest Manning High School and Physics 30 at Crescent Heights High School exist. The Alberta’s Commission on Learning has set the recommended guideline for high school class sizes to 27 students/class and 56.1% of high school classes exceed this guideline.
128.4
135.6
124.6
131.0
125.9
130.4
137.8
127.3
133.7
127.3
120.0
125.0
130.0
135.0
140.0
Canada Calgary Vancouver Toronto Montreal
Consumer Price Index
2016 2017
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 18-10-0005-01 Consumer Price Index, annual average, not seasonally adjusted
Note: Prices are measured against a base year. The base year is currently 2002, and the basket for that year is given the value of 100. In 2017, the CPI for Calgary had reached 137.8, which means that what you could buy for $100 in 2002 cost $137.80 in 2017.
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FOOD
Calgary continues to have a higher Consumer Price Index (CPI) than the rest of Canada. CPI includes items such as Food, Household Items, Transportation, Health & Personal Care, and more.
TRANSPORTATION
43 44
74 78 77
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Toronto Montreal
Canadian Transit Scores
95.3 94.2 94.496.2
102
107.5110.27109.97
102.5 101.9
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Calgary Transit Ridership
Source: 1) Walk Score, July 2018 (https://www.walkscore.com); 2) Calgary Transit Funding and Fare Strategy Reviews, 2014,2017
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Calgary has a Transit Score of only 43 out of 100 - this means Calgary only has a few nearby public transportation options available. Whereas Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal has “Excellent Transit,” meaning their transit system is convenient for the majority of trips. Overall, Calgary has 155 bus routes and 46 CTrain stations. Unfortunately, Calgary Transit Ridership has decreased by 7.6% (8.37 million trips) since its peak in 2014. Calgary Transit’s ridership is closely connected with the economy and oil prices.
TRANSPORTATION
48 51
7871 70
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Toronto Montreal
Canadian Walk Scores
Source: 1) Walk Score, July 2018 (https://www.walkscore.com); 2) Winters, M., Teschke, K., Brauer, M., & Fuller, D. (2016). Bike score: Associations between urban bikeability and cycling behavior in 24 cities. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition, 1-10.
74.4 7866.9
78.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Calgary Vancouver Toronto Montreal
Canadian Bike Scores
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Calgary is a car-dependent city - most errands require a car in Calgary. It is the 10th most walkable city in Canada with a Walk Score of only 48 out of 100. Calgary is a very bikeable city with a Bike Score of 74.4! Biking is convenient for most trips in Calgary.
TRANSPORTATION
4,533 5,0315,963 5,738 6,309 6,179
8,549 8,695
4,905 4,9726,044 5,703 6,257 6,125
8,644 8,7739,438 10,003
12,007 11,44112,566 12,304
17,193 17,468
02,0004,0006,0008,000
10,00012,00014,00016,00018,00020,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Calgary Monthly Bike TripsMay Count (downtown)
Source: The City of Calgary Business District Cordon Count
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Calgary has added to on-street bicycle lanes and continues to focus on making the city “bike-friendly.” The number of bicycle commuters to downtown Calgary and back have almost doubled (46% increase) since 2010. There are now 290 km of on-street bikeways and 550 km of multi-use pathways in Calgary. On average, there are 4x as many daily winter bicycle trips than before the cycle track was installed when comparing January 2015 to January 2016. About 30% of summer cyclists stay on the roads over the winter in Calgary.
WORK/ECONOMY
Source: 1) CBRE | 2017 Scoring Canadian Tech Talent; 2) Statistics Canada LFS (NOCs), June 2017
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Employment 2016
Growth 2011-16
Average Wage
Growth 2011-16
TOTAL TECH OCCUPATIONS 35,300 10.3% $92,236 13.2%
Software Developers/Programmers 9,200 26.0% $85,842 2.8%
Computer Support, Database & Systems 12,800 13.3% $88,005 17.6%
Computer & Info. Systems Managers 2,800 0.0% $108,992 0.0%
Technology Engineering-Related 10,500 -21.6% $98,530 14.7%
TOTAL NON-TECH OCCUPATIONS 71,900 20.6% $67,423 19.8%
Administrative & Office Support 36,400 4.9% $53,248 27.2%
Business Operations & Finance 24,200 33.7% $86,050 11.3%
Marketing 11,300 66.2% $73,195 -1.2%
Tech employment in Calgary
Calgary has become more diverse than it has ever been before in employment. Calgary has a higher mix of industries, sectors, skill levels, and employment. From 2011-2016, the tech industry has had a 10.3% increase in employment, the marketing industry has had a 66.2% increase in employment, and the business operations and finance industry has had a 22.7% increase in employment. The tech industry consists of 78% males and 22% females.
HOUSING
71%53%
37%
66% 64% 72% 65%47%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Homeownership in Canada
Average (59%)
Source: The City of Calgary, Affordable Housing Division, Housing in Canada’s Big Cities May 2018 Report
2.9%
7.1%5.6% 5.5%
3.8% 4.1%
6.4%7.3%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%Subsidized Households in Canada
Average (5.3%)
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Calgary has the second-highest rate of homeownership at 71%, compared to the average of 59%. As well, Calgary has the lowest proportion of households living in subsidized housing at 2.9%, nearly half the average in other cities (5.3%).
HOUSING
Source: 1) The City of Calgary, Affordable Housing Division, Housing in Canada’s Big Cities May 2018 Report; 2) Citizens for Public Justice: Affordable Housing in Canada; 3) Calgary Housing Company, 2016
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4,351
87,638
9,119
25,000
3,9340
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
Calgary Toronto Vancouver Montreal
Households Waiting for Affordable Housing in Canada
2013 2016
Across the country, thousands of people are waiting for affordable housing – some with up to 9 years of waiting time. Fortunately for Calgarians, the wait isn’t nearly as long as those living in other major Canadian cities. The number of households on the waitlist in Calgary has decreased by almost 10% from 2013 to 2016.
POVERTY
3,601
3,222
2,900
3,100
3,300
3,500
3,700
2008 2016
Calgary's Homeless Population
26% decrease
Source: Public Policy and Homelessness | January 24, 2017 Prepared by: Nick Falvo, Calgary Homeless Foundation
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Between 2008 and 2016, there was a per capita decrease of 26% in Calgary’s homeless population.
OVERALL GRADE = B
41%
19%
28%
12%
9%Overall rating for
standard of living in Calgary
Standard of living is rated lowest among those aged 45-54 (52% of whom rate this as excellent/good).
Standard of living scores increase along with;• Higher quality of life scores• A stronger sense of belonging• Satisfaction with work/home life balance• Presence of paid employment
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
EDUCATION/LEARNING
OVERALL GRADE = B
Overall rating for Calgary on education
35%
12%
42%
7%4% 7% 17%
27% 14%10%
44%40%
23% 33% 37%
28%
9%
GRADE = B GRADE = BGRADE = C+
Access to adult education programs
Access to quality education for you and your family
Affordability of post-secondary
education
Q. How would you grade the following:
Education ratings do not differ by gender, however, overall ratings on education are highest among those who are 65 years old or older (64% rated education as excellent/good), retired, and students (62% of both students and those retired rated education as excellent/good).
Calgarians are quite positive with respect to their access to education, however, affordability of post-secondary education is an issue
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
15% 18%10%
34% 30%
32% 32%
Affordability of nutritious food Opportunities to
grow your own food (i.e. backyard
gardens/community gardens)
GRADE = B- GRADE = C+
OVERALL GRADE = B-
6%
14% 10%
FOOD
Q. How would you grade the following: Ratings on affordability of nutritious food are higher with Calgary’s senior population; 63% of those aged 65+ rate this as excellent/good. However, Calgarians aged between 45-54 years old rated affordability of nutritious food significantly lower; 28% rated this as below average/poor. Ratings on opportunities to grow food increase with age.
Therefore is there more education needed of the younger generation in terms of where to buy/how to buy? i.e. in season etc?
Overall rating for Calgary on food
41%
9%
36%
10%
1 in 5 Calgarians rate the affordability of nutritious food as below average/poor – a feeling that is more prevalent among those aged 45-54 years.
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
7% 8% 18%
19% 19%11%
43% 43%
26% 26% 29%
33%
10%
Availability of bicycle pathways
and bike lanes
Ability to get around Calgary by
private vehicle
Availability of public transportation to meet your needs
GRADE = B GRADE = BGRADE = B-
36%
8%
39%
12%
OVERALL GRADE = B-
Overall rating for Calgary on transportation and the
ability to get around the city
TRANSPORTATION
Q. How would you grade the following:
Calgarians are quite positive in their ability to navigate Calgary by private vehicle and via bicycle pathways and bike lanes, conversely they are more negative with respect to the availability of public transportation.
Calgarians are quite positive towards the availability of bike pathways/lanes, and an increase in bike commuter usage helps supports this attitude. On the other hand, Calgarians are less positive towards the availability of transportation that meets their needs. In fact Calgarians are two and a half times more likely to rate this as below average or poor (28% for public transportation vs. 11% for bike pathways/lanes). Consequently, when asked what would improve their quality of life, better transit came out as the top factor.
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
OVERALL GRADE = C+GRADE= B
GRADE= B- GRADE= B- GRADE= B-27%
32%
27%
10%
19%
30%
27%
15%
17%
34%
25%
13%
13%
31%
31%
15%10%11%9%
35%
26%
24%11%Ability to afford
necessities, such as food, shelter,
clothing
Ability to afford more than just the necessities of life
Ability to find suitable
employment
Opportunities for career development
and growth
Overall rating for Calgary on
work/economy
Q. How would you grade the following:
One in four (24%) rate their ability to find suitable employment as below average or poor and a similar proportion (25%) see their opportunities for career development and growth as below average/poor. However, 86% of Calgarians would rate their ability to afford the necessities as average or higher.• Ratings on work/economy generally increase along with;
o Higher quality of life scoreso A stronger sense of belongingo Greater satisfaction with work/home life balance
The downturn in the economy and rising unemployment rates are reflected here in the current attitudes of Calgarians with respect to work/the economy.
5%
WORK/ECONOMY
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
24% 21%17%
22% 23%
33% 29%
Availability of affordable rental
accommodation to meet your needs
Availability of affordable home
ownership options to meet your needs
GRADE = C GRADE = C+
40%
23%
21%12%15%
OVERALL GRADE = C+
Overall rating for Calgary on housing
HOUSING
Q. How would you grade the following:
• Ratings on the availability of affordable home ownership improve with age as 41% of those under 35 rate this as below average or poor (vs. 18% among those 65+). Meanwhile, ratings on availability of affordable rental accommodation show that 71% of those under 35rated affordable rental accommodation as average to excellent.
• Unsurprisingly, financial/life circumstances play a role in these ratings. Those who are looking for paid work or suffering a long term illness have weaker ratings for Calgary when it comes to housing (61% of those with long term illness and 44% of those looking for paid work rate this as below average/poor).
Calgary’s high apartment rental rates are reflected in attitudes towards affordability where over a third (39%) rate this as below average.
Data indicates there is not a lack of availability (due to current vacancy rates) but one of affordability.
Affordability of housing is an issue for Calgarians – both within the rental and home markets.
7% 10%
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
TRANSPORTATION
Calgarians mainly use private vehicle's to get to their destination.
Most Calgarians travel by private vehicle (72% drive almost daily vs. 10% rarely/never drive) more often than by bus (only 6% bike almost everyday vs. 46% who rarely/never bike) and public transit (17% use almost daily vs. 67% who rarely/never use transit).
Those who travel by bike almost daily tend to live in the NW or SW of Calgary, tend to be males, and are utilized by students.
Those who utilize public transit almost daily tend to decrease with age (46% under 35 tend to use public transit a few times a week or more vs. 22% who are aged 55+) and are students.
FREQUENCY OF FORM OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE PAST YEAR
72%Frequently (e.g., every day or almost every day)
18%Occasionally (e.g., a few times a week)
7%Rarely (e.g., a few times a month or less)
3%Never (e.g., have not used in the past year)
Private Vehicle
6%
17%
31%
45%
Bicycle
17%
16%
46%
21%
Public Transit
90%
10%
23%
76%
33%
67%
28
3%4%
4%
3%
12%
19%
10%
26%
42%
34%
56%
32%
53%
All Calgarians should be entitled to a living wage
I am concerned about the level of poverty in our city
Reducing poverty is important to the well-being of thecity
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
87%
74%
82%
• Three quarters of Calgarians (74%) are concerned about the level of poverty in the city. There is also a strong level of agreement (87%) that reducing poverty is important to the well-being of the City. The majority of Calgarians support a living wage.
• Females are more concerned with the level of poverty (80% vs. 68% among males). Concern here is also very strong among volunteers (82% vs. 62% among non volunteers) and those who donate to charity (83% vs. 56%). The same skews hold true for agreement on poverty reduction being important to the well being of the city.
• Females are most likely to agree that all Calgarians should be entitled to a living wage (88% agree vs. 74% among males)
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
POVERTY
Those who exhibit stronger concerns about poverty are also more regular volunteers and charitable donators – an indication that attitudes are being translated into support for the community.
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
LIVING STANDARDS – KEY POINTS:
• The downturn in the economy and rising unemployment rates are reflected in the current attitudes of Calgarians with respect to work/the economy. However, ratings on this area tend to increase among those with higher quality of life scores and a stronger sense of belonging.
• Education rates fairly well among Calgarians however it is affordability of post-secondary education that is an issue.
• Calgarians are quite positive in their ability to navigate Calgary by private vehicle, however attitudes are more negative when it comes to the availability of public transportation. Better transportation is also the most commonly identified improvement needed for a better quality of life in Calgary. However, Calgary performs well on the availability of bike pathways/lanes and inrecent years there has been an uptake in the number of bike commuters.
• 1 in 4 Calgarians currently rate the affordability of nutritious food as below average/poor – a feeling that is more prevalent among younger age groups.
• Within the area of housing, affordability is an issue across both the rental and home markets.
• Indigenous Peoples continue to be very overrepresented in the population experiencing homelessness and poverty.
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TRANSPORTATION
• Overall, Calgary performs well on the availability of bike pathways/lanes, particularly, those retired and over 55 years old arehappy with the availability of bicycle pathways and bike lanes (72% rate this as excellent/good vs. 59% among those 54 years old and under). Males tended to give higher ratings for the availability of bicycle pathways/lanes (66% rate this as excellent/good vs. 60% among females).
• Students (74%) and those under 35 years (70%) have higher ratings with respect to their ability to get around Calgary by privatevehicle, versus those 35+ (only 59% rate this as excellent/good).
• Seniors (65+) have the highest ratings with respect to availability of public transport - 59% rate this as excellent/good while ratings among younger age groups are lower (39%). Anecdotally, seniors tend to have a stronger reliance on public transportation and their choice of residence may include a closer proximity to public transportation routes.
• Calgary’s extensive pathway network is appreciated by Calgarians - bike paths are well used and usage for these as a means of getting to work is on the increase.
A CLOSER LOOK AT TRANSPORTATION RATINGS AMONG CALGARIANS:
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WORK/ECONOMY
A CLOSER LOOK AT WORK/ECONOMY RATINGS AMONG CALGARIANS:• Ratings on work/economy generally increase along with;
o Higher quality of life scoreso A stronger sense of belongingo Greater satisfaction with work/home life balance
• Being able to afford the necessities in life is something that is rated consistently across gender and almost all ages, with theexception of it being slightly higher for seniors 65+ (94% rated as average/excellent vs 84% between those aged 18-64 years). However, when it comes to being able to afford more than the necessities, the gap grows larger (90% of seniors rated as average-excellent vs. 75% for those aged 18-64 years).
• Relative to those working in the business sector, those in government jobs are more likely to have positive ratings for Calgary’s economy (35% of those working in the business sector rate Calgary’s economy as excellent/good vs. 43% among those working in the government)
• Being able to find suitable employment is an area with weak ratings among those aged 55-64 (27% of whom rate this as below average/poor). This age bracket is closest to retirement and hence a change in employment status (i.e. redundancy) is likely to have the largest impact due to limited potential hiring opportunities.
• Early signs indicating some recovery in Calgary economy as GDP is now moving in a positive direction, but there is still a 8.0% rate of unemployment, the highest of any major city in Canada. In addition, perceptions around work/economy in Calgary are weak.
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POVERTY
Adverse childhood experiences plays a key role in chronic homelessness. There is a link between childhood trauma and future mental health problems.
Source: Milaney, K., Williams, N., & Dutton, D. J. (2018). Falling through the cracks: How the community-based approach has failed Calgary’s chronically homesless. The School of Public Policy Publications, 11, 1-39.
Experienced childhood trauma (neglect, domestic violence & abuse, having
parents with addiction issues… etc)
Calgarians experiencing chronic homelessness
At a rate 5x higher than the general population
People who have experienced at least 4 types of childhood trauma are…• 12x more likely to have
attempted suicide• 7x more likely to be alcoholics• 10x more likely to have
injected street drugs• More likely to be violent
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Affordability of recreation/leisure activities 45% excellent/good 23% below average/poor
Access to timely health care 63% excellent/good 12% below average/poor
Neighbourhood safety74% excellent/good 7% below average/poor
Happiness with social networks 69% excellent/good 14% below average/poor
Ability to cope with daily stress 73% excellent/good 19% below average/poor
Mental health66% excellent/good 12% below average/poor
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COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS
Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey
Source: 1) Centre for Suicide Prevention & Alberta Health Analytics and Performance; 2) AlbertaHealth: Reporting Branch – Opioids and substances of misuse: Alberta Q1 Interim Report 2018
110
130 128
179
146163 158
201
143 143 137
170
55
84
128
154
0
50
100
150
200
South Calgary Edmonton North
Alberta Suicide Deaths
2014 2015 2016 2017*
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268
48
168
57
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
South Calgary Central Edmonton North
Alberta Fentanyl-Related Deaths
2014 2015 2016 2017
The Calgary zone saw a decrease in the number of suicides since 2015. There has been a sharp increase fentanyl-related deaths in Calgary and is still on the rise.
HEALTH/WELLBEING
HEALTH/WELLBEING
49
148
34
162
240
20406080
100120140160180
South Calgary Central Edmonton North
Medical Assistance in Dying (June 2016-June 2018)
Source: Alberta Health Services – Data & Stats. Current as of June 30, 2018
71
70
72 72
68
6667686970717273
South Calgary Central Edmonton North
Average Age of Calgarians Receiving Medically Assisted
Deaths
36
Calgary ranks second behind Edmonton on the number of medically assisted deaths in Alberta. Across the province the average age is above 70 and is highest in central Alberta and Edmonton (72). In Calgary, average age is 70.
HEALTH/WELLBEING
35.0%
27.4%
32.2%
37.6% 36.5%
30.9%
45.9%
25.9%21.4% 23.1%
0.0%5.0%
10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0%50.0%
Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario BritishColumbia
Quebec
Overweight or Obesity Rates in Canada
Overweight (BMI 25-29.99)
Obese (BMI 30 or higher)
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0794-01 Measured adult body mass index (BMI) (World Health Organization classification), by age group and sex, Canada and provinces, Canadian Community Health Survey – Nutrition 2015
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Saskatchewan has Canada’s highest obesity rate, with 45.9% of adults, with British Columbia having the lowest obesity rate, with 21.4% of adults. Alberta remains quite high, with 30.9% of adults with obesity, with a total of 65.9% of Alberta’s adult population being either overweight or obese.
Source: Alberta Health Services – Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Strategic Clinic Network Facts Sheet – A Look on Childhood Obesity, February 2017.
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• Approximately 19.1% (>90,000) children ages 12-19 years old, living in Alberta, are overweight or obese (no Alberta data for ages 5-11)
• 30% of youth entering adulthood meet the criteria for overweight or obesity.
• Children and youth who meet the criteria for overweight or obesity are at risk to suffer from several health conditions previously seen almost exclusively among adults, including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
26.9%
18.6%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Rural Urban
Childhood Obesity & Overweight Rates in Alberta in Rural vs. Urban Areas
HEALTH/WELLBEING
Children and youth living in Alberta are more likely to be overweight or have obesity if they live in rural (26.9%) vs. living in non-rural (18.6%) areas.
Source: Statistics Canada Table: 35-10-0016-01
1,4942,210
Adult Custody Admissions to Correctional Services in Alberta
(Daily Adult Inmate Count)
Indigenous Non-Indigenous
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Recently, the average daily adult inmate count in our Alberta correctional facilities was 3,704. Indigenous inmates make up 40.3% of incarcerated adults in Alberta in 2017/2018. In the past decade, Indigenous inmates were 39% of the population in 2015-16 & 2016-17, and 36% in 2007-08, meaning there has been an increase in the number of Indigenous inmates. This is an issue as Alberta’s Indigenous population only makes up 6% of the population.
SAFETY
5811
90778423
9042
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
2014 2015 2016 2017
Calgary Break and Enter Crimes
4787
7935
58066861
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
2014 2015 2016 2017
Calgary Vehicle Thefts & Attempts
Source: 1) Calgary Police Statistical Reports, 2017; 2) Indigenous Relations Annual Report 2016-17
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There has been an increase in the number of break and enter crimes and vehicle thefts/attempts.
SAFETY
18,769
14,035 13,555
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
2015 2016 2017
Calgary Domestic Violence Crimes
772855
929
1134
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
2014 2015 2016 2017
Calgary Sexual Offences
Source: Calgary Police Statistical Reports, 2017
41
The number of domestic crimes in Calgary have been subtly decreasing. However, we have seen an increase in the number of sexual offences.
SAFETY
Women’s Shelter information…
Source: Calgary Police Statistical Reports, 2017
Five women’s shelters in Calgary reported the following aggregated statistics in 2017-2018:• 1.227 women and children were admitted by 2 emergency and 3 second-stage women’s shelters (586 women and 691
children)• 4,169 women and 2,456 children requesting shelter were turned away due to lack of shelter capacity
Source: Cat VanWielingenData and Project AdvisorAlberta Council of Women’s Shelters
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SAFETY
Those living in the NW, SW, and SE feel safe in their neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, those living in the NE have significantly lower ratings. Only 18% of those living in the NE rate feeling safe in their neighbourhood as excellent vs. 30% for the NW, 33% for the SW, and 30% for the SE.
Ratings are also higher from those who have a higher sense of belonging to their local community when it comes to knowing neighbours well enough to ask for help (92% of these individuals rated excellent/good). As well, as age increases, Calgarians tend to know their neighbours well enough to ask for help (84% of seniors 65+ rate this as excellent/good vs. 49% from those under 35 years).
Males (78% vs. 72% females) and seniors 65+ (86% vs. 73% between 18-64) tend to feel safer in their neighbourhoods.
Q. How would you grade the following:
Calgarians typically feel safe in their homes and neighbourhoods but younger Calgarians are a little less certain about knowing their neighbours well enough to ask for help.
4% 5%8%
36% 29%27%
44% 45%
15% 18% 20%
34%
The degree to which you feel
safe in your home
The degree to which you feel
safe in your neighbourhood
I feel I know my neighbours well enough
to ask for help / offer my assistance when
needed
GRADE = B+ GRADE = BGRADE = B
13%
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
GRADE= B GRADE= B GRADE= B GRADE= B
31%
40%
20%7%
24%
42%
21%10%
22%
45%
22%8%
23%
40%
23%9%
9%11%8%Opportunities to take
part in leisure and recreation activities
of your choice
Your state of mental health
Your state of physical health
Your ability to access health
care in a timely manner
Affordability of leisure and
recreation activities of your choice
GRADE= B-
13%
32%
32%
14%9%
HEALTH/WELLBEING
Q. How would you grade the following:
• Ratings on health and wellbeing generally increase along with;o Higher quality of life scoreso A stronger sense of belongingo Greater satisfaction with work/home life balance
• Ratings on physical health and opportunities to take part in leisure/recreation activities are consistent among the age groups, however mental health ratings improve with age (89% for Seniors 65+ rated as excellent/good vs 58% for those under 35) as well as theperceived affordability of leisure/recreation activities (82% for Seniors 65+ rated as excellent/good vs 69% for those under 35)
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
4%
5%
3%
4%
3%
2%
10%
10%
11%
9%
6%
5%
18%
18%
14%
17%
12%
11%
38%
36%
39%
36%
39%
31%
31%
32%
34%
34%
40%
51%
I am happy with my social network
I feel a strong sense of purpose in my life
I feel that I am able to cope with my daily stress
I have a high level of self-esteem and self-respect
I am satisfied with my home life
I am surrounded by loving family, companions, or friends
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
82%
• Almost 1 in 8 of Calgarians are satisfied with their home life (79%) and a very similar proportion (82%) are surrounded by loving families, companions or friends.
• Happiness with social networks remains relatively static among those under 55 (64%) but increases among those aged 55+ (73% among those 55-64 and 84% among those 65+). Agreement on this area is stronger among longer term Calgary residents (37% of those who have been here 10+ years strongly agree vs. 20% among those who have been here less than 5 years).
• Those with weak sense purpose in life tend to be those who are also more likely to be unable to cope with their daily stress, i.e. those who are unemployed, looking for paid work or suffering from a long term illness.
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
WELLNESS
79%
70%
72%
68%
69%
Those with a strong sense of purpose in life are also more likely to be active volunteers, regular donors to charity and have a strong quality of life and strong sense of belonging to their community.
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Calgary needs more opportunities (employment, housing, education) for Indigenous populations
53% agree 18% disagreeCalgarians are accepting of minority populations
65% agree 16% disagreeCalgary is a great place to raise children
69% agree 9% disagreeCalgarians frequency of volunteering
37% monthly 23% neverCalgarians personal finance stress levels
31% rarely/never 36% sometimes 34% oftenCalgary is a great place for seniors to live
37% agree 30% disagree
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COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS
Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey
Source: Source: Alberta Human Services – Child Intervention Statistics 2017-18
4,8625,056
2,207 2,227
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
Children on Welfare in Alberta(monthly average)
Indigenous Non-Indigenous
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
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Indigenous children make up approximately 10% of the child and youth population in Alberta. However, in March 2018, 70% of children and youth in the child welfare system were Indigenous. There has been a 4% increase in the number of Indigenous children in the child welfare system from the previous year
IMMIGRANT NEWCOMERS
121,995
44,865
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
Total Living in Low Income Immigrants Living in Low Income
Calgary Low Income Population
Source: 1) Enough for all | Poverty in Calgary Report, June 2018; 2) Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-400-X2016206.
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Of the 121,995 Calgarians living in low income, 44,865 are immigrants living in low income. The total number of immigrants living in low income is 44,865. The immigrant count in the Calgary metropolitan area has grown from 197,175 (2001) to 404,700 (2016), increasing the immigrant percentage of Calgary’s population to 29.4%.
YOUTH
11.6
% 12.8
%
16.7
%
12.4
% 13.8
%
10.4
%
14.2
%
9.3%11
.1%
13.7
% 15.3
%
13.3
%
11.1
%
12.0
%
14.8
%
6.9%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
Canada Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Saskatoon Vancouver
Youth Unemployment Rate in Canada(Ages 15-24 Years)
April 2017 April 2018
Source: Calgary Economic Development, May 2018 Why Calgary? Our Economy in Depth
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Youth unemployment in Calgary has increased over the last year, ranking on par with Winnipeg. Calgary has having higher youth unemployment relative most major cities in Canada
SENIORS
15.1%
43.1%58.1%
9.3%
39.7% 43.8%
31.2%
33.8%
30.6%
25.5%
29%
41.8%
53.7%
23%11.3%
65.2%
31.3%
14.4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Calgary Edmonton Rest of Alberta Calgary Edmonton Rest of Alberta
Calgary Rent for Independent Senior LivingLess than $2,500 $2,500-$3,499 $3,500 and more
2017 2018
Independent Living:residents don’t receive high-level care (that is, the resident receives less than 1.5 hours of care per day) or is not required to pay an extra amount to receive high-level care. Regional terms for this type of space may vary across the country.
Source: Canada Mortgage and housing corporation – 2018 Seniors' Housing Report Alberta
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Relative to other cities in Alberta, Calgary has the highest rental rate for senior housing and has risen since 2017. In 2018, 65.2% of the seniors in Calgary living in Independent Living pay $3,500/month or more for rent.
SENIORS
Source: Canada Mortgage and housing corporation – 2018 Seniors' Housing Report Alberta
4.8%
7.1%
16.1
%
6.4%
6.3%
13.1
%
10.4
%
4.2%
15.2
%
13%
5.6%
13.8
%
18.9
%
9.1%
19.1
%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
Calgary Edmonton Rest of Alberta
Calgary Vacancy Rates for Independent Senior Living
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Independent Living: residents don’t receive high-level care (that is, the resident receives less than 1.5 hours of care per day) or is not required to pay an extra amount to receive high-level care. Regional terms for this type of space may vary across the country.
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Since 2014, the vacancy rate for seniors independent living spaces has more than quadrupled in Calgary (14.1% increase). Rising rental costs in Calgary may be a contributing factor. From 2017, the vacancy rate increase was the largest in Calgary amongst all cities in Alberta, up by 5.9% to 18.9%. Other cities in Alberta have increased no more than 1.2x since 2014 (increased by 2% for Edmonton and 3% for the rest of the cities in Alberta)
CITIZENSHIP
12%
45% 39%
33% 36%
17% 18%
Opportunities for you to
participate in democratic processes
Being able to exercise your
individual rights and freedoms
GRADE = A- GRADE = B+Ratings do not differ by gender, however, Calgarians 55+ have higher citizenship ratings relative to their younger counterparts.• 85% (55-64 years) and 93% (65+) rate the opportunities as
excellent/good vs. 74% among Calgarians aged 18-54 years.• 80% (55-64 years) and 89% (65+) rate the ability to exercise
their individual rights/freedoms as excellent/good vs. 72% among Calgarians aged 18-54 years.
Citizenship ratings grow stronger with higher quality of life ratings and a stronger sense of belonging.
Q. How would you grade the following:
Calgarians are pretty positive about their opportunities to participate in citizenship activities
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
6%
10%
5%
10%
11%
8%
28%
21%
21%
35%
30%
33%
22%
28%
33%
I feel I have the opportunity to make a difference in mycommunity
I participate actively in my community of interest (i.e.sports organization, arts group, nature group, spiritual
group)
I am personally committed to taking part in activitiesthat strengthen democracy (i.e. voting, write a letter to
a politician, attending public meetings)
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
66%
58%
57%
• Those more likely to participate in their community of interest are those who are satisfied with their work/home life balance (65% agree) and those with a strong sense of belonging (78% agree). Strength of community engagement increases with higher qualityof life scores and is associated with a higher frequency of volunteering/donating to charity.
• Those aged under 35 are less likely to feel they have the opportunity to make a difference in their community (51% agree vs. 58%for seniors 65+) and are less committed to taking part in activities that strengthen democracy (60% participate vs 76% for seniors 65+).
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
Over 1 in 2 Calgarians are engaged in some way in their community or feel they have the opportunity to make a difference in their community.
53
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
11%
10%
12%
8%
25%
29%
25%
27%
28%
27%
More should be done to create opportunities forIndigenous peoples (i.e. employment, education,
housing)
There should be more opportunities to support cross-cultural education and awareness based on
recommendations from the Truth and ReconciliationCommission
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
53%
52%
• More than 1 in 2 Calgarians (53%) feel there should be more opportunities to support cross-cultural education and awareness based on recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A similar proportion (52%) feel more should be done to create opportunities for Indigenous Peoples (i.e. employment, education, housing).
• Females, those aged under 45, and students are more likely to be in agreement with these statements.
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
The degree of neutrality around opportunities for Indigenous Peoples could potentially indicate a degree of unawareness
54
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
4% 12%
4%
19%
14%
49%
29%
16%
50%
Calgarians are accepting of people with differentbackgrounds
Inclusion of people from different cultures benefitseveryone
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
79%
65%
• Calgarians are largely in agreement that inclusion benefits everyone and two thirds (65%) feel that Calgarians are accepting of people with different backgrounds.
• These perceptions do not change with respect to length of time in Calgary, however those with a weaker sense of belonging are more likely to disagree that Calgary is accepting of people with different backgrounds (39% among those with a very weak sense of belonging)
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
IMMIGRANT NEWCOMERS
Calgarians’ have a strong degree of conviction around the benefit of inclusion in society and Calgarians’ acceptance of people from different backgrounds is equally evident to both newcomers and longer term residents
55
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
• About 7 in 10 (71%) agree that youth in Calgary have opportunities to be involved in their communities, however, only a little over 4 in 10 (44%) agree that Calgary youth have sufficient opportunities for employment. For about 7 in 10, Calgary is seen as a great place to raise children.
• Females tended to agree Calgary is a great place to raise children, more so than males (72% of females agreed vs. 65% of males).
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
YOUTH
While there are some potential issues around sufficient opportunities for youth employment in Calgary, about 7 in 10 agree the city is a great place to raise children
7% 21%
7%
7%
28%
20%
22%
35%
51%
42%
9%
20%
26%
Youth in Calgary have sufficient opportunities foremployment
Youth in Calgary have opportunities to be involved intheir communities
Calgary is a great place to raise children
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
69%
71%
44%
56
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Three fifths of Calgarians are satisfied with their work/home life balance
WORK / HOME LIFE BALANCE
5% 15% 20% 41% 19%
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
SATISFACTION WITH WORK/HOME LIFE BALANCE
• Females and males are equally happy with their work/home life balance while satisfaction does increase with age (56% satisfaction among those under 35 vs. 66% among those aged 55-64). Unsurprisingly, retirees exhibit the most satisfaction here at 81%.
• Satisfaction with work/home life balance increases along with higher quality of life scores and a stronger sense of belonging.
60% total satisfaction
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
5% 15% 20% 41% 19%
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied
• Only a third (33%) believe that seniors in Calgary generally have a high standard of living and a quarter (26%) feel they have access to affordable housing. Relative to other parts of Alberta, there is less availability of housing under $3,500 per month.
• Among all Calgarians, feelings are divided on whether or not Calgary is a great place for seniors to live – however feelings are more positive among those aged 65+ (here 49% feel this is true).
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
SENIORS
Affordable housing is a key issue for seniors living in Calgary
15%
11%
10%
30%
24%
20%
30%
32%
33%
22%
27%
30%
3%
5%
7%
Seniors have access to affordable housing
Seniors in Calgary generally have a high standard ofliving
Calgary is a great place for seniors to live
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
37%
33%
26%
58
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
FREQUENCY OF STRESS RELATING TO PERSONAL FINANCES FREQUENCY OF FEELING LONELY
21%Very rarely/never
29%Rarely
34%Sometimes
12%Often
4%Very often/always
49% rarely/neverfeel lonely
16% often feel lonely
Personal finance stress is currently affecting over 2 in 3 Calgarians, while loneliness affects 1 in 2 – both of these are more prevalent among the younger generations.
OTHER WELLNESS INDICATORS
13%Very rarely/never
18%Rarely
36%Sometimes
20%Often
14%Very often/always
31% rarely/neverencounter stress due to personal finances
34% often encounter stress due to personal finances
• Males are less inclined to feel stress relating to personal finances (29% often feel stress vs. 37% among females). The incidence of this type of stress diminishes with age and is weakest among those aged 65+ (64% of whom never or rarely feel this stress).
• Loneliness is most prevalent among those aged under 35 (22% of whom often/always feel lonely vs. 5% among those aged 65+).
• Loneliness is also more likely to effect those looking for work (37% of whom arte often lonely) and those going through a long term illness (50%).
• Loneliness and the frequency of encountering stress due to personal finances diminishes with higher quality of life scores and diminishes with greater levels of satisfaction with work/home life balance.
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
FREQUENCY OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS
31%Once a month
19%Once every 3 months
16%Once every 6 months
26%Once a year
8%Never
REGULAR
SEMI-REGULAR
INFREQUENT
NON DONATOR
FREQUENCY OF VOLUNTEERING
37%Once a month
13%Once every 3 months
11%Once every 6 months
16%Once a year
23%Never
REGULAR
SEMI-REGULAR
INFREQUENT
NON VOLUNTEER
• 92% of Calgarians state they donate to charity and 77% of Calgarians volunteer their time. These two acts also go hand in hand for many; 71% of those who are semi regular or regular volunteers also donate to charity on a regular or semi-regular basis.
• Volunteering frequency increases with age as 27% of those aged under 35 consider themselves regular volunteers while among those aged 65+ this increases to 53% (this same age skew exists with respect to charitable donations). Frequency or incidence ofvolunteering does not differ between those in paid work or students, however, those looking for paid work are more infrequentvolunteers (40%) than regular volunteers (22%).
DONATING/VOLUNTEERING
Calgarians give to their communities in the form of both money and time and regular volunteers indicate higher quality of life scores, feel they have a stronger sense of belonging and are more satisfied with their work/home life balance
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
SENSE OF BELONGING
18%Very strong
49%Somewhat strong
27%Somewhat weak
6%Very weak
67% have a strong sense of belonging
33% have a weak sense of belonging
FREQUENCY OF FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE/OUT OF PLACE
45%Very rarely/never
25%Rarely
22%Sometimes
6%Often
3%Very often/always
• Strength of belonging increases with age and conversely feelings of discomfort diminish with age. o Among those under 35, almost two thirds (64%) have a strong sense of belonging while amongst seniors 65+ this increases to 83%.o 90% of those aged 65+ rarely or never feel uncomfortable, while among those aged under 35, 64% feel the same way. In addition,
26% of the under 35s sometimes feel uncomfortable.
• Those with a strong sense of belonging includes those in the NW or SW (70% vs. 62% among those in the SE/NE), those who have been living in Calgary for >10 years (68% vs. 60% among those who have lived in Calgary for up to 5 years) and regular volunteers (75%) or charitable donators (73%).
• Those more likely to have a weak sense of belonging include those currently unemployed (44%) or looking for work (44%), non volunteers (44%) and those who infrequently (37%) or never (50%) donate to charity.
BELONGING
70% rarely/neverfeel uncomfortable
9% often feel uncomfortable
Two thirds of Calgarians have a strong sense of belonging – a feeling that increases with age
61
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
77%INCIDENCE OF VOLUNTEERING IN CALGARY: % WHO ARE REGULAR VOLUNTEERS (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH): 37%
38% 29% 26%
Top 3 areas volunteered in:
Local/Community Specific event/fundraising Education
Other popular areas:
Less common areas:
19%21% 20% 19%18%
Sports/recreation Arts/Heritage Children/Youth Social justice Religion
13% 13% 13% 9%
Seniors Environment Hospitals/health Animal welfare
VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
Community/special events and education based activities prove the most common among Calgary volunteers
62
Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – KEY POINTS:
• For the most part, Calgarians are quite connected in their communities
o Over 1 in 2 Calgarians are engaged in some way in their community or feel they have the opportunity to make a difference in their community.
o Calgarians’ have a strong degree of conviction around the benefit of inclusion in society and Calgarians’ acceptance of people from different backgrounds is equally evident to both newcomers and longer term residents.
o Calgarians are pretty positive about their opportunities to participate in citizenship activities.
o Calgarians give to their communities in the form of both money and time and regular volunteers indicate higher quality of life scores, feel they have a stronger sense of belonging, and are more satisfied with their work/home life balance.
• Calgarians typically feel safe in their homes/neighbourhoods but when it comes to knowing their neighbors well enough to ask forhelp they are a little less certain.
• While potential issues exist around insufficient youth employment opportunities, 7 in 10 agree the city is a great place to raise children.
• Among those 65+, 1 in 2 feel Calgary is a great place for seniors to live, however, affordable housing is a key issue for seniors living in Calgary.
• There is an absence of current trend data related to health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, what limited data exist exemplifies that Indigenous Peoples are substantially overrepresented in terms of poverty
• The median child care fees for infants and toddlers are lower in Calgary relative to Vancouver and Toronto.
• Indigenous Peoples continue to be very overrepresented in the population experiencing homelessness and poverty.
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Availability of local arts programs and events 62% excellent/good 10% below average/poorAffordability of local arts programs and events40% excellent/good 23% below average/poorThe arts enrich local communities81% agree 3% disagreeThe arts build appreciation for other cultures/perspectives70% agree 8% disagreeMaintaining cultural heritage is important71% agree 7% disagreeThe need for a greater emphasis on public art52% agree 21% disagree
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COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS
Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey
3226
87
4538
104
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Calgary Edmonton Toronto
Calgary Growth by Cultural Infrastructure for Visual Arts Spaces and Performing Arts Spaces
2007 2017
Source: Calgary Arts Development – Arts & Calgary Infrastructure: Building On Our Momentum Report
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In both performing arts and visual art spaces, Calgary had the second lowest total number of spaces, and was conspicuous by its lack of any spaces with signature architecture. Calgary’s combined total of visual and performing arts spaces was the lowest between these three cities. On a per capita basis, Calgary’s performing arts seat inventory was significantly lower than any of the benchmarked cities and less than half the inventory of Austin, Vancouver, or Seattle.
VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
9.02
16.9118.4
10.37
16.59 17.19
0
5
10
15
20
Calgary Edmonton Toronto
Calgary 10 Year Change in Number of Seats per 1000 Residents
2007 2017
Source: Calgary Arts Development – Arts & Calgary Infrastructure: Building On Our Momentum Report
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During the past 10 years, Calgary’s population has grown by 20.9%. During this time Calgary has added 4,693 seats to their total inventory (with 2,900 of these seats provided through the Grey Eagle Event Centre). At 10.37 seats per 1,000 residents, Calgary’s current inventory is growing but remains much lower than Edmonton’s 16.59 seats per 1,000 residents and Toronto’s 17.19.
VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Source: Calgary Arts Development (CADA)
Children and Youth participated in arts and education activities in 2017.
Volunteer-hours put toward non-profit arts organizations
Calgary Volunteers
Calgarians Work in an Artist Occupation
in direct economic output through Calgary’s investment in its arts sector
67
Many Calgarians engage with the arts in some way, whether it be via volunteer, participating in arts activities, or working in an arts sector.
VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Data was collected from artists, staff, and volunteers who work with the 150+ not-for-profit arts organizations that receive operating grants from Calgary Arts Development. This shows the arts sector has room for improvement, a viewpoint shared by the sector and something Calgary Arts Development plan to support the arts community in addressing through their next four-year strategy. The most notable difference is the visible minorities group, with only 14% of Calgarians in the arts sector being visible minorities, when Calgary has 35.7% visible minorities as a whole.
Source: Calgary Arts Development (CADA)
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3% 4% 7%14%10% CND 9.7% YYC
19.8% CDN
35.7% YYC
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Deaf or hard ofhearing
People withdisabilities
People experiencingmental illness
Visible minorities
Key Demographic Segments within Arts in Calgary Comparison
Calgary Arts Sector CDN (Canada) / YYC (Calgary)
This compares data on key demographic segments within the arts (compared to either Calgary or national stats depending on availability).
VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
ARTS – KEY POINTS:
• Calgarians view the Arts as dialing up ‘community connectedness’ and this feeling is particularly evident among those with a strong sense of belonging and quality of life.
• Calgarians are largely in agreement that arts and culture enrich communities making them a better place to live (over 8 in 10would agree with this statement).
• Calgarians see the Arts as ‘broadening their horizons’ from an internal and external perspective. Arts is a medium by which theycan express themselves and also be exposed to new ideas. Arts can also offer individuals pride in their city, a sentiment most strongly exemplified among those with a higher quality of life.
• The vast majority of Calgarians engage with the arts in various ways such as through volunteer, educational programs, art programs… etc
• The number of performing art spaces and visual art spaces have grown in Calgary, however, is still lacking when compared amongst other cities in Canada
o Arts space (venue seating) is not keeping pace with population growth
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VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
7% 16%7%
9%8%
44% 31%
29% 38%
Availability of arts programs and
events to meet your needs
Affordability of arts programs and events to meet your needs
GRADE = BGRADE = B-
35%
11%
40%
9%
OVERALL GRADE = B-
12%7%
18%
Overall rating for Calgary on Arts
Q. How would you grade the following:
Ratings on both availability and affordability of arts
programs/events increase with age and are stronger among
those with a higher quality of life / sense of belonging.
61% of Calgarians rated the availability of arts programs
and events to meet their needs to be excellent/good. Whereas only 39% rated the affordabilityof arts programs and events as
excellent/good.
For Calgarians the issue with arts is affordability rather than availability
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Q. Some people say the arts offer many benefits to neighbourhood communities – some of the benefits are listed below. Of these which are most important to you?
None - don't believe there are any benefits
Other
Engages seniors
Makes a community safer
Supports local businesses
Engages young people
Brings neighbours together
Makes the neighbourhood a better place to live
Contributes to a sense of community
10%
2%
12%
15%
27%
33%
40%
54%
57%
• Females are more inclined to feel that arts contributes to a sense of community (63% vs. 50% among males)
• Students are more likely to feel that arts engages young people (49%)
• The stronger someone’s sense of belonging and quality of life the more they are likely to see the benefits of arts in terms of;
o Contributing to a sense of communityo Making neighourhoods a better place to liveo Bringing neighbours together
Calgarians see the Arts as playing a role in ‘community connectedness’ – a sentiment that holds strong particularly among those with a strong sense of belonging and quality of life
NEIGHBOURHOOD BENEFITS
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Over 8 in 10 Calgarians feel arts and culture enrich communities making them a better place to live
VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
11% 11%7%6%5%7%8%
5%6%
5%2%
27%22%
21%22%19%18%
20%16%
15%15%
25%39%
35%35%35%
33%35%
34%35%
33%
27%30%
35%36%36%38%38%
40%43%
49%
There should be greater emphasis on public art in CalgaryI enjoy the expression of visual and hand-made arts
The arts help me appreciate other perspectives and culturesMaintaining cultural heritage is important to me
I enjoy attending festivals and/or concertsArts and culture is important to me
Art helps bring people togetherI enjoy the theatrical arts
A strong arts and culture scene is key to creating a vibrant cityArts and culture enrich communities making them a better place to live
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
81%Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
77%75%73%71%71%70%70%69%52%
• Females are more likely to agree with all of these statements and agreement increases along with higher quality of life scores and feelings of belonging.
• Those under 45 are most likely to agree that;o There should be a greater emphasis on public art in Calgary (58% vs. 45% among those 45 and over)o Arts help bring people together (75% vs. 69% among those 45 and over)
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Q. Some people say the arts offer many benefits to individual – some of the benefits are listed below. Of these which are most important to you?
None - don't believe there are any personal benefits
Connects spiritually
Relieves stress
Makes me feel proud of where I live
Contributes to their social lives
Entertains
Provides a creative outlet for people
Helps people express or develop creative talents
Exposes people to new ideas
7%
12%
22%
23%
23%
37%
38%
47%
51%
• In general, females are more likely to see individual benefits offered by the arts
• Retirees are most likely see the entertainment benefit provided by the arts (44%)
• The stronger someone’s quality of life the more they are likely to see the benefits of arts in terms of:
o Exposing people to new ideas o Making someone feel proud of where they liveo Contributing to their social lives
Calgarians see the Arts as ‘broadening horizons’ from an internal and external perspective – it is an outlet to both express oneself and be exposed to new ideas. Arts can also offer individuals pride in their city – a factor that is more strongly exemplified among those with a higher quality of life.
INDIVIDUALBENEFITS
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Green spaces and parks 74% excellent/good 6% below average/poor
Opportunities for recycling 80% excellent/good 5% below average/poor
Protection of rivers and wetlands 64% excellent/good 8% below average/poor
Air quality 70% excellent/good 5% below average/poor
Water quality77% excellent/good 5% below average/poor
Alternative transportation options (to reduce carbon emissions)41% excellent/good 23% below average/poor
The balance between Calgary’s built environment and the natural environment53% excellent/good 14% below average/poor
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COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS
Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey
176,445 178,114 174,433188,507
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2014 2015 2016 2017
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alitr
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er
Calgary Water Withdrawals
2003 Benchmark
Source: City of Calgary
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
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In 2017, annual water withdrawn from the Bow and Elbow rivers was 188,507 mlitres (ML), which is 378 litres per capita per day. This was about 8% higher than in 2016, likely due to an uncharacteristically hot and dry summer and fall conditions experienced that year. However, Calgary remained below the 2003 benchmark of 212,500 ML and Calgary is well on track to meet the 2033 target of 350 litres per capita per day, a slight increase from recent years.
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691
638
608
629
556 583 62
7
517
431
368
0100200300400500600700800
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Kg/p
erso
n
Waste Per Capita in Calgary
Source: City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services
Reduction in Waste(seasonal dependencies)
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
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Waste landfilled per capita has trended downward since 2007. This may be due to our efforts to divert our waste with our waste management system. Calgary had set a goal to reduce their waste to 410 kg/person by December 2018, however, Calgary has already met their goal, sitting at 368 kg/person as of December 2017.
Source: City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services, 2018
Contamination
12%-15% 2%-
5%
Single Family Waste Composition
24% Landfill
58% Compostable
18% Recyclable
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
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The City of Calgary conducts random checks on the blue and green carts for contamination rates (the rate at which the wrong item is placed in the wrong bin). The contamination rate for the Green Cart program is approximately 2-5% and for the Blue Cart program is approximately 12-15%. The City of Calgary has a goal to divert 70% of our waste from our city landfills by 2025.
Source: Environment Canada Indicators
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
33.9
32.1 34
24.8
33.7
31.4
32.5
26.6
35 33
36
26
36
33 32
26
0
10
20
30
40
Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver
Calgary Concentration of Ozone (Annual average)
2013
2014
2015
2016
Canadians are exposed to air pollutants on a daily basis, which can cause adverse health and environmental effects. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ground-level ozone (O3) are key components of smog and have been associated with pulmonary and cardiovascular health issues even at very low levels.
Ground-level ozone is a harmful pollutant and a major component of summer time smog. During hot weather conditions, emissions of chemicals from automobiles, industry, and other non-natural sources can produce high ozone levels.
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When compared to 2015, the 2016 O3 concentrations declined in Calgary, whereas it either stayed the same or increased in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto.
Source: Environment Canada Indicators
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
6.2
10.4 11
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4
6.5
10.1 10
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4.1
6.5
11.4
8.4
4
8.3 9.
9
8.1
6.3
8.9
8.4
8.2
6
8.5
8.5
8.5
6.1
7
7.1
5.2
4.5
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1012
Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver
Calgary Concentration of Fine Particulate Matter(Annual average)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Fine particulate matter is an air pollutant. It comes from many natural and human activities, including wildfires, automobiles, industrial burning, and wood burning. Exposure to fine particulate matter has been associated with several serious health effects including heart and lung disease.
Calgary’s particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere has dropped from 8.5 to 5.2 micrograms per cubic meter in a year. Particulate matter episodes in Calgary are mainly influenced by forest fire smoke in the summertime. It is also influenced by vehicle and industrial emissions during stagnant wind conditions in the wintertime.
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Calgary (5.2) is better than Toronto (7.0) and Montreal (7.1) when it comes to particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere. The World Health Organization's guideline for annual average concentration of particulate matter is 10.0 micrograms per cubic meter.
Calgary Dog Lovers
• Calgarians are animal lovers • 1 in 12 Calgarians have a dog• There are over 150 off-leash areas, totaling
more than 1,250 hectares.
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CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
OVERALL GRADE = B
Water quality
Green space and
parks
Opportunities for recycling/
waste reduction
Air quality Conservation of sensitive
natural areas in our city
Protection of rivers and
wetlands Providing alternative
transportation options aimed
at reducing carbon
emissions
GRADE= B+ GRADE= B GRADE= B+ GRADE= B GRADE= BGRADE= B
GRADE= B-37%
40%
18%
30%
44%
20%
36%
44%
15%
22%
48%
25%
18%
45%
27%
20%
44%
27%
10%
31%
36%
15%8%
6%7%
42%
14%
32%
12%
9%
Overall rating for Calgary on
environment
Q. How would you grade the following:
GRADE= B-
14%
39%
33%
10%5%Balancing
Calgary’s built environment
with the natural
environment
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements
6%
9%
10%
9%
6%
23%
27%
30%
27%
25%
70%
62%
57%
60%
65%
Parks and natural spaces are important to me
I value our city's diversity and richness in wildlife,vegetation, and landscapes
Environmental sustainability is important to me
I dispose of household products containing corrosive,toxic or flammable ingredients in an environmentally
conscious manner
I am committed to recycling as often as I possibly can
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
90%
87%
88%
Calgarians have a large degree of support for the environment/sustainability
• Recycling commitment and environmental sustainability is stronger among females and increases with stronger quality of life scores and feelings of belonging
• Proper disposal of products with a negative environmental impact is least prevalent among those under 35 (81%) and stronger among those aged 45+ (92%)
90%
93%
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Calgarians have a large degree of support for the environment/sustainability
ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE TERM “BIODIVERSITY”?
25%Very familiar
42%Familiar
24%Heard of but unsure what it is
9%Never heard of it
67% are familiar with the term biodiversity
33% have never heard of or are unsure of the term biodiversity
• Of Calgarians who have never heard of biodiversity, a significant proportion comes from those living in the NE of Calgary.
• Age tends to decrease with the proportion of Calgarians who are familiar with the term biodiversity. Almost three quarters (72%) of those under 35 are familiar vs. 63% of Calgarians that are 35 years or older.
• Unsurprisingly, 85% of students are familiar with the term biodiversity.
Biodiversity is defined as biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of
different species of plants and animals
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
ENVIRONMENT – KEY POINTS:
• Calgarians are highly supportive of the environment/sustainability and ratings on environment generally increase along with:
• A higher quality of life scores (77% rated as excellent/good vs. 28% from those with a below average/poor quality of life)
• A stronger sense of belonging (67% rated as excellent/good vs. 37% from those with a very weak sense of belonging)
• Age (62% of 55+ rate our environmental sustainability as excellent/good vs. 54% under 35)
• Calgarians are animal lovers – 1 in 10 Calgarians have a dog. There are over 150 off-leash areas, totaling more than 1,250 hectares.
CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
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CALGARY’S ENVIRONMENT
A CLOSER LOOK AT ENVIRONMENT RATINGS AMONG CALGARIANS:
• Ratings on environment generally increase along with;oHigher quality of life scoresoA stronger sense of belonging
• In terms of environment, gender does not play a role in differentiating opinions. However, seniors 65+ tend to rate our environment in a more positive manner.
• Calgary residents are largely positive towards their environment in Calgary and their highest ratings are for:
oWater quality (78% excellent/good)
oRecycling and waste reduction opportunities (80% excellent/good)
oGreen space and parks (74% excellent/good)
oAir quality (70% excellent/good)
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QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS
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OVERALL GRADE = B
52%
23%
18%
12%
5%Overall rating for
Calgary on Quality of Life
NothingLower taxes
More bike paths/walking pathsMore diverse economy/Better economy
More diversity/less racismMore job creation
Less road congestion/better traffic controlBetter infrastructure/roads
Better planned neighbourhoodsReduce cost of living / make it more affordable
Better council/listen to citizensMore affordable housing
Improve transit/public transportation
2%5%5%5%
6%8%8%8%
9%9%
10%11%
13%
IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE IN CALGARY
Few rate their quality of life in Calgary as below average, and the areas most likely to improve this are better transit and more affordable housing. Those with a weaker quality of life place a greater necessity on economic factors.
Those with weaker quality of life scores (below average/poor) are more likely to want improvements related to improving their economic outlook:
o Reduce the cost of living, making it more affordable to live in Calgary (21%)o More job creation (16%)o More affordable food (9%)
Quality of life improves with age for Calgarians –18% of those aged under 35 rate their quality of life as excellent while among those 65+ this rises to 38%. Higher quality of life scores are also associated with a stronger sense of belonging and higher satisfaction with home/work life balance
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Relationships
78%
Q. Which three of the following are the most important to you?
47% 30% 26%
HealthSpare-time/
holidays Work
20% 17% 16% 15% 14% 14%
Education Sport/fitness Arts/culture Money PhilanthropyReligion/
spirituality
Less common values;
Other main values:MOST IMPORTANT VALUE:
Above all else, Calgarians deem relationships to be the most important. Health and work/holidays round out the top four.
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
WHAT FACTORS HAVE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE?
Each one of these factors has a significant positive relationship with overall quality of life, the higher someone rates each of these areas the stronger their quality of life. Quality of life is most strongly related to being able to afford the necessities and beyond as well as being able to find a job and partake in leisure/recreation. Arts, safety and participation in the democratic process also play a role here.
*Weights calculated using Shapley Regression Analysis – an advanced statistical technique which deals with highly correlated variables such as these factors being analyzed.
Using regression analysis (a statistical technique that measures the strength of the relationship between variables) a total of 9 areas were identified as having a significant relationship with quality of life. Each of these 9 factors has a different ‘weight’ or share of importance with respect to quality of life*. The breakdown in importance is as follows;
Your state of mental health
Your ability to get around Calgary by private vehicle
The degree to which you feel safe in your neighbourhood
Your sense of belonging in society
Affordability of arts programs and events to meet your needs
Your ability to find suitable employment
Your ability to afford more than just the necessities of life
Your ability to afford necessities, such as food, shelter, clothing
Opportunities to partake in leisure/recreation activities of your choice
5%
7%
8%
8%
9%
13%
16%
17%
18%
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Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018
Who took the Vital Signs
survey
Under 25
10%
25 to 34
23%
35 to 44
17%45 to 54
20%
55 to 64
16%
65+
13%
Age
Males
47%
Transgender, 1%Other, 1%
Females
52%
Gender Other municipality
6%
NW33%
NE13%
SW32%
SE16%
Where They Live
2018 Grader Demographics
90
Government
15%
Business
43%Voluntary
8%
Student
7%
Retired
18%
Unemployed
10%
Employment
Other
Maternity/paternity or parental leave
Household work
Volunteering or care-giving other than own children
Long term illness
Caring for children
Looking for paid work
Going to school
Retired
Working at a paid job
4%
1%
2%
3%
3%
3%
6%
8%
13%
58%
Primary Daily Activity
91
2018 Grader Demographics
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