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Calgary’s
Calgary Foundation’s
Calgary’s Vital Signs marks a milestone
Since 1955, the Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, For 10 years, the Calgary Foundation has been
giving and caring community that values diversity and supports all people. measuring the vitality, resiliency and community spirit
We build a community where citizens are engaged, and where a strong and of our city. In those years, we’ve seen the economy rise
sustainable charitable sector serves the current and emerging needs of the community. and fall, and today our unemployment rate is above the
national average for the first time since the 1980s. Our
roads have changed to accommodate new bike lanes and
pathways. Our year as Cultural Capital of Canada in 2012
shone a bright spotlight on our city as a vibrant centre of arts
and culture. The mental health of our citizens has followed the
Calgary’s Vital Signs® is an annual check-up that measures the vitality of our 10 years Knowledge curve of the economy, with domestic violence and suicide rates
community and identifies significant trends. The Vital Signs report combines research To mark our 10 year anniversary, Philanthropy on the rise. And, in a decade, we’ve watched Calgarians open their
with the results of a survey, where citizens assign grades and provide comments in the report will highlight 10 year Community knowledge hearts through challenging times and prosperous times, by building
trends in different issue areas. contributes to a deeper connections with their communities.
issue areas that are critical to quality of life in Calgary.
Look for the special “X” icon as understanding of the well-
you flip through these pages.
Grading at a Glance Calgary's Vital Signs®
being of our communities. Calgary today, Calgary tomorrow
Calgary’s Vital Signs® is Today, Calgary is a city of more than 1.2 million with a median age of 36
2014 2015 2016 citizen survey rated an important piece of that years. Our citizens speak over 140 languages and belong to 240 ethnic origins.
Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . B . . . . . . B our overall quality of knowledge. Another tool for But, our landscape is shifting. It is anticipated that in 20 years, our seniors’
Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . B- . . . . B- . . . . . . B- life as a Want to dig deeper? growing your knowledge? population will reach 225,000. As Calgary nears the end of the 10 Year
Thriving Populations . . . . . . . . . . B- . . . . C+ . . . . . C+ Go to calgaryfoundation.org Our Community Knowledge Plan to End Homelessness in 2018, we hope to have housed over 7,000
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B- . . . . B- . . . . . . C+ Centre website showcases Calgarians and continue to address the root cause of homelessness.
Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B- . . . . B- . . . . . . B- Want to take action? charitable organizations Our city is looking ahead to a low-carbon future and the City of Calgary
Start conversations about working on innovative plans to achieve a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by
Living Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . B- . . . . C+ . . . . . C+ issues that matter to you and solutions to our city’s most
Community Connections . . . . . . B- . . . . B- . . . . . . B- 2020. And today, possibly more than ever, we know that the only
then get involved. pressing issues. way our city will navigate challenging times and continue to thrive,
is if everyone feels they belong.
2016 Vital Signs Survey Quality of Life Statistics ckc.calgaryfoundation.org Building our belonging
23% frequently/consistently feel uncomfortable as a result of discrimination The Calgary Foundation’s very existence is rooted in
34% sometimes feel uncomfortable as a result of discrimination serving our community, and all who call it home. In this
report, you will find a special section dedicated to
60% feel they know their neighbours well enough to seek help belonging. Our sense of belonging survey revealed
68% feel Calgarians do enough to welcome new Canadians how much Calgarians care about contributing to
72% feel they have an opportunity to make a difference where they live their community: 51% regularly donate to charity,
77% rate their mental well-being as high 72% regularly vote in municipal elections, 65%
80% rate their sense of physical well-being as high regularly wave at their neighbours, and 58%
believe Calgary is the best place in the
92% agree it’s every citizen’s duty to vote
world to live. The Foundation understands
how civic engagement fosters feelings of
Project Team The Calgary Foundation crowdsourced for images that are used inclusion and belonging. Looking to the
Calgary Foundation Vital Signs Survey Partner: in this report. Thank you to all the charitable organizations, individuals and future, our role in building a strong
Kerry Longpré, Senior Advisor, Communications NRG Research Group community partners who contributed to the design of Calgary’s Vital Signs® report.
Taylor Barrie, Director, Communications Sense of Belonging Survey Partner Explore indicators, sources and survey results calgaryfoundation.org sense of belonging becomes even
Janice Francey, Communications Associate Stone Olafson
Join the online conversation at:
more vital.
Research Consultant: Deborah Bartlett Punjabi Survey Outreach Partners:
@calgfoundation #vitalsignsyyc
Creative Partner: juice Punjabi Community Health Services
Harnarayan Singh facebook.com/thecalgaryfoundation
Rishi Nagar
Calgary’s Vital Signs report contains current research and data
available as of August 2016. 1
Vital Signs 2016 Snapshot Vital Signs Citizen
Survey Grade:
+ + = B
2016
Citizen Citizen Issue Research
arts
Grades Priorities
% of total respondents
Arts • Affordable arts and culture activities (34%) • 87% of Calgarians identify as engaged with the arts
COMMUNITY
B
• Promotion of arts & culture events (18%) • Three new performance facilities created 1300
• Availability of creative space (16%) additional audience seats KNOWLEDGE Artistic expression has the potential to enrich the human experience in
Citizen priority:
• Calgary’s Film Centre forecasted economic impact in This is the issue you told us is
the next 5 – 7 years is $500,000 million
profound ways. The following programs contribute to the growing body of most important:
Lifelong • High quality, affordable early learning services • Calgary Public Library had a record 6.2 million visits knowledge about the effectiveness of arts therapy as a tool for creating Arts
What is it?
B-
(38%) in 2015
Learning individual and community well-being. Offer affordable arts and
• Resources for a high quality public school system • Outside of school, 38% of children read less than 30 The Calgary Foundation’s community
(45%) minutes, 11% read for over 2 hours culture activities
knowledge is collected from Vital Signs Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ Dancing The Mini Music and Movement program,
• Affordability of post-secondary education (31%) • Young adults with arts-rich experiences in high school
are five times more likely to graduate survey results, annual community issue Parkinson’s YYC program offers dance offered to young persons with disabilities
research, Community Knowledge Centre
classes to Parkinson’s patients to stimulate by the Cerebral Palsy Association
COMMUNITY
charitable organization members, KNOWLEDGE
Thriving • Cross cultural education/awareness of Indigenous • Youth unemployment risen to 16%, up 3.7% from
consultations with community members
motor and cognitive areas of the brain. in Alberta, showcases how music
Peoples history (Truth & Reconciliation) 33% last year By focusing on rhythm, body awareness, therapy plays an integral role in building
Populations and 60 years working with and supporting SPACEFINDER
C+
• Educational attainment levels for Aboriginal • 1400 Syrian refugees settled in Calgary muscle development, coordination and communication, conceptual, social
Peoples (25%) the Calgary nonprofit sector. ALBERTA
• Calgary’s immigrant population estimated to reach socialization, the weekly classes can and motor skills, all of which promote
• Options for assisted living for seniors (31%) 500,000 by 2020
With the knowledge
• Youth participation in community and civic life
lead to improved motor skills, social learning, independence and self-esteem. that affordable and
communication and emotional expression. The program provides the opportunity suitable space is
(33%)
essential to a healthy
• Accreditation of foreign professionals (27%) In partnership with the Hotchkiss Brain for parents and caregivers with shared arts community,
Institute, a research study will commence experiences to exchange information and Calgary Arts
Environment • Preservation of urban parks and natural spaces • 200 distinct bird species can be found
How we use it: in the spring of 2017, highlighting how build support networks. By transcending Development brought
C+
(42%) throughout the Bow Valley Basin SpaceFinder Alberta
neuroscience and the arts can create their physical limits and supporting their
• Options for alternative energy (34%) • Three in ten Calgarians have a 72-hour The Calgary Foundation uses community to Calgary and
emergency kit leading edge research programs. abilities, the program encourages persons
• Address density and land-use issues (26%) knowledge to inform granting decisions. Edmonton in 2016.
• In 2015, Calgary had a total of 49 hours of air The Calgary Foundation’s granting
with disabilities to live a life without limits. SpaceFinder Alberta
quality rated as poor links organizations with
programs support all areas of the More info on these, and many other charitable These programs were supported by
space to rent with those
charitable sector and identify and act on organizations, at ckc.calgaryfoundation.org Calgary Foundation grants.
in need of space, and
B-
Wellness • Access to supports for mental health (44%) • Crime severity index increased by 29% issues that require increased leadership, currently has over 250
• Physical activity levels in schools (47%) • Suicide rate increased by 30%, 75% are men profile and innovative solutions. spaces listed.
mostly between ages of 30 – 69
• Family violence/domestic abuse (30%) CALGARY ARTS DEVELOPMENT STUDY: CALGARY FILM CENTRE NEW ARTS SPACES IN 2016
• Affordability of recreational programs (33%) • Rates of overweight children decrease by 4% over
Three new performance facilities created
$500
the last decade
• Address density and land use issues (26%) 87% of Calgarians identify as 1300 additional audience seats: AWARD-WINNING
engaged with the arts. million DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS: new ADDITION
The numbers:
70% of Calgarians report forecasted economic impact facility adds a 230-seat theatre Decidedly Jazz
Living • Affordability of home ownership (30%) • 98% increase in EI recipients
$45.9 attending some type of
in 5-7 years
STUDIO BELL: home of the National Danceworks new
Standards • Diversify our economic base (56%) • 261,000 Calgarians drive alone to work, 63,818 arts activity or event,
50,000 Music Centre contributes facility won an Urban
C+
• Expand the LRT and bus systems (44%) take transit and 4,000 cycle million distributed which includes anything
square feet
another 300 seats
Architecture Award
from visiting a gallery to
• 150 social service agencies annually access three of purpose-built sound stages BELLA CONCERT HALL: Mount Royal at the 2015 Mayor’s
• Opportunities to earn a living wage and build attending a performance,
million pounds of food from the Calgary Food Bank University adds 787-seats
883 35,000
financial assets (35%)
for their clients concert or festival. Urban Design Awards.
• Access to affordable, nutritious food (30%) 89% agree that everyone should square feet
THE MUSIC MILE is born In addition to a
learn at least something community living room
charitable organizations of warehouse, workshops,
supported last year
about the arts.
83% agree it is important for
production and office space LONG LIVE THE EDDY on the main floor, the
Community • Opportunities to interact with neighbours (23%) • Of the 70,000 Muslims in Calgary, 51% have new space has 7 dance
B-
experienced discrimination
Connections • Awareness of volunteer opportunities (33%) children/young people to JUNOS A BOOST TO LOCAL ECONOMY A Calgary icon, the King Eddy studios, one of which
• Participation and membership in political parties, • 24 of Calgary’s 190 neighbourhoods have be exposed to the arts. Juno Week kicked off the Year of Hotel is reborn as part of the transforms into a 230-
voluntary associations (20%) household poverty levels between 26-40% Music in Calgary with dozens of 160,000sq.ft. Studio Bell which
*engagement is defined as a combination seat theatre.
• 53% of Alberta’s cabinet are women, the largest of media consumption, attendance and the sold-out shows, thousands raised includes five floors of exhibition
• Address issues of prejudice and racism (39%) creation of art
percentage in Canada for charity, a packed Saddledome space (stages) interactive displays,
and between $10 and $15 million of recording studios, broadcast
Learn more at calgaryfoundation.org economic impact facilities and concert venues.
2 Sources and additional research can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 3
Vital Signs CALGARY POST-SECONDARY ACHIEVEMENT STEADILY RISES: % of residents achieving post-secondary education
Citizen Survey Grade: 60
B-
50
2016
40
COMMUNITY
A community effort is needed to
30
20
KNOWLEDGE
Citizen Priorities
These are the issues you told us enhance the academic success rate of 10
2nd highest level of education attainment of major Canadian cities (25 to 64 years) in 2015
INVESTING IN A
are most important:
Indigenous learners. These innovative 0
2006 2015
BOOK BANK
Calgary Reads and
Early Childhood
Development:
initiatives demonstrate the collective CHILDREN’S DAILY READING OUT OF SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION RATES SUMMER LEARNING LOSS
Calgary Food Bank
founded the Calgary
Increase number of high quality,
efforts to build a foundation of learning Reads Book Bank to
38 SUMMER
affordable early learning services 100 ensure children of
where students thrive.
Lifelong Learning
Food Bank clients can
Education and Learning: 5 year completion access free, age-
%
SLIDE
Improve the affordability of 3 year completion appropriate books.
post-secondary education By the end of its first
The Calgary Board of Piitoayis Family School read less than 30 minutes
year, the program had
Education’s Aboriginal is a Kindergarten to
11
80
distributed almost
Learning Centre takes Grade 6 alternative "About two-thirds of the 9th grade 7,000 free books
academic achievement gap to more than 1,000
a holistic approach program that educates between disadvantaged youngsters
families.
to addressing low
achievement and high
students through the lens
of First Nations, Métis and
%
read over 2 hours 60
and their more advantaged
peers can be explained by
what happens over the summer.
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Research shows that low-income NEET,
school completion rates Inuit perspectives and 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
EARLY SHOOL AGE LEARNING youth suffer significantly from a NOT SO NEAT
1 4 82.1
of Aboriginal learners by experiences. The school loss of academic skills over the
8% of Canadians
summertime, contributing to an
targeting early learning. strives to honour the achievement gap that can make aged 15-19 and
Working collaboratively Seven Sacred Teachings 15% aged 20-24 are
%
the difference between whether
students set out on a post- considered NEET
with community agencies of their Aboriginal
and Elders who represent ancestors: wisdom,
out of provincial completion rate secondary path." 3 (Not in Education,
Employment, or
children struggles with basic tasks
the diversity of the love, respect, bravery, such as holding a crayon, following LOW LITERACY LEVELS Training). These
Aboriginal community, honesty, humility and truth. instructions and getting along with
others.
LIBRARY VISITS youth are at high
risk of experiencing
the Centre offers shared
learning experiences, on-
Aboriginal knowledge
informs and guides the READING PROFICIENCY AT GRADE 4 SKYROCKET negative outcomes
as they transition
site supports and cultural learning process to ensure AFTER FEES to adulthood, and
13.6
may have difficulty
celebrations for students, a holistic understanding
their families, teachers of cultural awareness, ELIMINATED gaining the skills and
knowledge needed to
and community members
to foster healing in our
which builds students’
self-esteem, grades and
% The Calgary Public Library
become self-sufficient.
community. confidence. of Alberta children eliminated fees for library cards in
2015 and that corresponded with a
at or below grade record 6.2 million visits to libraries
in the city – 1 million more visits
4 reading level than in 2014.
"The library is where a city’s
"Children who reach fourth 'human capital' is often first inspired
on the path of lifelong learning. In One in every six Canadians have
grade without being able to read
challenging economic times, more literacy levels so low that they
proficiently are more likely to
people than ever are turning to cannot participate fully in life.
disengage and drop out of school.
libraries to support their reading, Examples include reading notes
These programs were More info on these, and many Low reading proficiency also
career and skills-development from teachers, medicine bottle
supported by Calgary other charitable organizations, reduces their earning potential
Foundation grants. at ckc.calgaryfoundation.org needs." 2 labels, etc.
and chances for career success." 1
4 Sources and additional research can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 5
Vital Signs
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UP YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN CALGARY
Citizen Survey Grade:
C+
20
2016
15
2016 CHANGE
FROM 2015
COMMUNITY
There is a growing number of aging CALGARY: 16%
EDMONTON: 11.8%
UP 3.7%
DOWN 1.1%
10
KNOWLEDGE
Citizen Priorities
These are the issues you told us Calgarians who want to remain in their VANCOUVER: 9.5% DOWN 2.7% 5
EAGLE SPIRIT
TORONTO: 15.6%
are most important:
homes and communities, to stay active NATIONAL: 13 %
DOWN 1.2%
UP .1% 0
STREET SURVIVOR
In 2015, Calgary
Aboriginal Peoples:
Support initiatives which
and engaged. These collaborative UNDERSTANDING INCREASES
2006
SENIORS IN CALGARY SNAPSHOT
2016
INDIGENOUS PERSONS LIVE SHORTER LIVES
Homeless Foundation
supported the
foster cross-cultural education
and awareness of Indigenous
programs are providing supports and OF 120,000 SENIORS: Aboriginal Friendship
66
Centre of Calgary’s
peoples history based on services that allow seniors to live
Thriving Populations
‘Eagle Spirit Street
recommendations from the WIDOWED
Survivor’ celebrations.
71VS 82
Truth and Reconciliation
Commission
safely and independently. %
IMMIGRANTS
Integrating Indigenous
culture in street-
of non-Aboriginal Canadians "have
The 403-SENIORS Through a unique heard or read about Indian residential
level gatherings with
Aging Population: schools, and 73% believe the current smudging, songs and
telephone line provides partnership between challenges facing Aboriginal peoples SPEAK NEITHER food, the celebrations
Develop more options for Indigenous residents’ life expectancy is
assisted living access to The Way In the Alberta Network today are to some extent the result of ENGLISH NOR
FRENCH
LIVING ALONE
unchanged since 1999 versus a 3-year reflected the role all
residential schools experience." 4
Network, which connects of Immigrant Women increase for non-indigenous persons people play in ending
homelessness.
Youth: older adults, caregivers and the Kerby Centre, DEMENTIA MOST TOLERATED FORMS
Increase youth participation in and their families to a Financial Literacy OF SOCIAL PREJUDICES IN CANADA
12,000
NATURAL
community and civic life
programs and services for program gives immigrant SUPPORTS
Immigrant Newcomers: seniors. This collaborative seniors the confidence to
PERSON AGEISM 42% CHANGE
COLLECTIVE
Increase support for
accreditation of foreign
initiative between Carya,
Calgary Seniors Resource
make informed, personal
financial decisions.
WITH
DEMENTIA
people are currently living with dementia in Calgary
and the surrounding area which directly affects as RACISM 20% Recognizing that
many as
SEXISM 17% loneliness is lethal,
140,000
professionals Society, Jewish Family Additionally, the program twelve youth-serving
THOSE DIRECTLY AFFECTED
25%
agencies are
Service Calgary and provides seniors with
working to strengthen
Calgary Chinese Elderly opportunities to make For every person diagnosed with dementia, ten to The numbers are expected to double relationships between
Citizens Association is connections with their twelve additional people are also directly affected. within the next 25 years.
of Canadians admit they have treated
vulnerable youth
supported by Family peers, share experiences someone differently because of their age and their natural
ATTITUDES WORSE IN WESTERN CANADA IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS (the percentages barely deviate from supports. These
Community Support and alleviate isolation, Generation Y to Boomers.) personal relationships
Services. The program which is often identified include family, friends,
ensures older adults at as one of the challenges PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE Young adults with many arts-rich*
experiences in high school are:
NUMBER OF SYRIAN REFUGEES SETTLED IN
CALGARY IN 2016 mentors and peers,
WHO WERE MUCH
5X
1,400
and play a critical
risk of, or experiencing facing seniors as they age role in promoting
social isolation, can in place. MORE LIKELY TO BELIEVE MORE LIKELY resiliency, social
stay as independent as THAT ABORIGINAL to graduate high school integration and
3X
healthy behaviours in
possible. To meet the PEOPLE THEMSELVES young people.
needs of our growing WERE THE BIGGEST MORE LIKELY
immigrant population, the BY 2020, CALGARY’S TOTAL IMMIGRANT
service is offered in 11
OBSTACLE TO EQUALITY to earn a bachelor’s degree,
volunteer, vote and participate in
POPULATION IS ESTIMATED TO REACH
ALMOST
IN CANADA:
HALF A
political campaigns.
additional languages. *teach artistic skills and techniques,
Saskatchewan: 41% develop aesthetic awareness,
MILLION
These programs were More info on these, and many Manitoba: 35% provide a way for students to
supported by Calgary other charitable organizations, Alberta: 32% engage with community, civic
and social issues and a venue for
at ckc.calgaryfoundation.org
Foundation grants.
National: 26% students to express themselves.
6 Sources and additional research can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 7
Vital Signs Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Calgary HOUSEHOLD GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
4X
MEASURED IN kTCO2e (kilotonnes carbon dioxide equivalent)
Citizen Survey Grade:
C+
20000
*
2016
15000
2020 GOAL: 20% REDUCTION FROM 2005 LEVELS
10000
HIGHER IN ALBERTA THAN MONTREAL COMMUNITY
The risks of climate change are ever- Partly due to the use of coal- KNOWLEDGE
Citizen Priorities 5000 2050 GOAL: 80% REDUCTION FROM 2005 LEVELS fired electricity, less dense
These are the issues you told us present. Two programs that are tackling 0
populations and colder weather
in Alberta. A RESILIENT CITY
are most important:
the complex challenges, are helping 2005
* Primarily due to reduction of coal-fired power plants feeding into the Provincial Electric Grid.
2015 Calgary: 18.2 tonnes/yr
Edmonton: 20.7 tonnes/yr
The City of Calgary
has been awarded
Conservation:
Increase preservation of urban communities respond and adapt to membership to a
parks and natural spaces
climate change through education, Top 5 Things The Future is Hotter WASTE DISPOSED IN THE CITY’S
LANDFILL IN 2014 (BY WEIGHT)
group of global cities
by 100 Resilient
Sustainability:
research and community-led projects. to Worry About Cities, pioneered
by The Rockefeller
3-5
SINGLE-FAMILY
º
Improve options for alternative CONSTRUCTION &
in Calgary DEMOLITION
Foundation. Members
Environment
energy receive funding and
As people whose The devasting flood resources to prepare
1. Flood INDUSTRIAL, MULTI-FAMILY
traditions and livelihoods in 2013 exposed a 2. Blizzard/snowstorm COMMERCIAL for and recover from
3. Hail increase by 2080* will cause: increase in
are intrinsically linked vulnerability to natural 4. Windstorm (Calgary has an average of 13 droughts, floods, heat waves, tornadoes, AND INSTITUTIONAL future environmental,
forest fires and insect outbreaks. As well as social and economic
to the land, climate ecosystems and the days/yr with wind speeds over 63 km/hr)
5. Infrastructure failure changes in water quality and quantity, loss of disruptions.
change can have communities that depend 2014 SINGLE-FAMILY WASTE
native species and biodiversity, decline in air COMPOSITION
quality.
extraordinary impacts on on them. In response
Indigenous communities. to this disaster, All ONLY THREE IN10
Calgarians have a 72-hour emergency kit.
Climate change is affected by:
OTHER
43,600 TONNES
RECYCLABLES
FORT MCMURRAY
WILDFIRES
the increasing presence of atmospheric green- 34,400 TONNES In partnership
In partnership with The One Sky Foundation (a 9% increase over 2014) house gases which trap heat, melting ice caps with community
Rockies Institute, All One is now working with
86%
at the poles and altering weather patterns.
Greenhouse gases are created through the foundations across
Sky Foundation initiated four of Alberta’s of Calgarians say they burning of fossil fuels (energy for vehicles,
ORGANICS the country, the
143,200 TONNES
the Climate Resilience leading environmental have home or tenant insurance to protect buildings, industrial processes) and, to a lesser Calgary Foundation
personal property from loss in the event extent, through decomposing waste. contributed $1.1
Knowledge Sharing organizations to of an emergency. million to the
in Treaty 7 to promote support climate *Based on climate forecasting models
Rebuilding Fort
knowledge sharing
amongst First Nations
change management
strategies for two Alberta
WATER USE DOWN
Water withdrawn in 2015 from Bow Amount Of CALGARY AIR QUALITY IN 2015:
MORE GOOD, MORE BAD
McMurray Fund at the
Edmonton Community
about climate change communities. The project
and Elbow at 178,114 megalitres—
Waste Created Foundation. The Fund
94%
continues trend of staying well will support charitable
and how to build climate
resilient communities for
will build awareness
of how actions and
below 2003 benchmark of 215,000
megalitres. In Calgary organizations working
to rebuild the Fort
Waste to landfill per capita in kilograms of total annual hours were McMurray region
the future. The first stage behaviors linked to the
GOOD
River Withdrawals (megalitres) following the 2016
800
of this project is currently natural environment can Increase due to
economic activity wildfires.
200,000
2003 Levels: 215,000 ML and unforeseen
underway on the Kainai help communities cost 700 natural events
(Previous four years were between 80-90%)
First Nation in southern effectively adapt to climate
49HOURS
600
100,000
Alberta. change. Shown in megalitres.
1 ML = 1,000,000 litres 500
2007 2015 Trend downward
400 expected due to of total annual hours were
POOR
rollout of City-wide
Green Cart program
FOR THE BIRDS 300 and new waste
200
diversion strategies
200 which meant high or very high health risk mostly
due to forest fires. (Previous four years were
100 between five and 15 hours)
distinct bird species can be found throughout
These programs were More info on these, and many the Bow River Basin, indicating we have a
supported by Calgary other charitable organizations, healthy watershed, which is critical to the 0 Check the city’s air quality health index on the
Foundation grants. at ckc.calgaryfoundation.org health of our local ecosystem. 2007 2015 Calgary Region Airshed Zone website: craz.ca
8 Sources and additional research can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 9
Vital Signs DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALL RATE/1,000 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE %
7
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS FOLLOW
ECONOMIC CYCLES
3.0
Citizen Survey Grade:
B-
6
2016
2.5
5
2.0 Calgary Police believe
COMMUNITY
Last year, over 10,000 people were 4
there is a correlation KNOWLEDGE
Citizen Priorities between domestic
These are the issues you told us accommodated in emergency shelters, 1.5
3
violence and the KIDSPORT FEE
are most important:
yet over 16,000 women and children 1.0
unemployment rate.
ASSISTANCE UP
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
In 2015, KidSport
Mental Health:
Increase access to supports for
were turned away. To address the AFTER 11 YEAR DECLINE, A 29.4% INCREASE SPORT IS ABOUT PARTICIPATION, INCLUSION ALBERTA WORST FOR FENTANYL USE:
assisted 4,221
Calgary and area kids
427
those with persistent mental
significant issue of violence against IN CRIME SEVERITY INDEX (CSI) – the largest AND CITIZENSHIP
with sport registration
65
increase in the country.
health problems fee assistance, an
Physical Health:
women, these organizations offer shelter 2014 2015
Robberies: 954 to 1,183
increase of over 23%
from 2014. Over $1.25
Increase physical activity levels
in schools and communities
and outreach programs to thousands of %
of lifelong volunteers had their first volunteer
fatal overdose victims in past 1.5 years
million was distributed
to deserving kids. The
women and children fleeing abuse. Break and enter: 5,852 to 9,168 experience through sport and recreation. 85% of WOMEN LESS LIKELY TO PARTICIPATE IN trend continues in
Wellness
Canadians agree sport participation builds stronger 2016, with the number
Safety: SPORT THEN MEN
Vehicle thefts: 4,499 to 7,684 communities. However, across Canada, participation
Decrease rates of family of kids assisted up by
To address an often Calgary’s three second- is declining and we opt out as we age. %
violence/domestic conflict over 56% compared
underserved population, stage shelters piloted a 60
Theft
Vital Signs VACANCY RATES RISE, RENTS TO DECREASE APARTMENT VACANCY RATE (2016 RISE DUE TO WEAKER DEMAND/INCREASED SUPPLY)
Citizen Survey Grade:
20,843 8
C+
7
2016 vacancies (all dwellings)
2016
4.3%
6
5
Vacancy rate (not seen since 2004)
4
COMMUNITY
Recognizing the value of creating an 12,526 3 KNOWLEDGE
Citizen Priorities
These are the issues you told us accessible and sustainable food system, 2015 vacancies (2.64%) 2
INVESTING IN
these committed organizations are
1
*
are most important: CALGARY RANKED WORST CITY IN HEALTH
CANADA FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 0 2007 2015 2016 2017
The Calgary Food
Housing:
Improve the affordability of home
working to ensure healthy and nutritious HOUSING UNITS THAT ARE BOTH ACCESSIBLE CALGARY BUSINESSES CLOSING EI RECIPIENTS NEARLY DOUBLES FROM 2015
Bank worked with
Living Standards
Alberta Health
food is available to everyone.
5,865
ownership AND AFFORDABLE:
300 UP 97.8%
Services to create and
distribute hampers
Work: 2014
6,680
Continue to diversify our The Alex has partnered With 20% of the population for those with specific
Calgary recipients: 21,100 dietary needs like
with Community Food low-income and 40% Accessible housing refers to the
UP 91%
economic base chronic kidney
Centres Canada single parent homes, the
construction of housing to enable 2015
4,114
independent living for persons disease (43) and
Getting Around: to launch The Alex Hillhurst-Sunnyside with disabilities. Nearly 15% of the gluten allergies (175),
Expand the LRT and bus systems population that needs affordable
Community Food Centre Community Association housing in Calgary requires housing
2016 Alberta recipients: 63,800
Both are highest levels since November 2009, in the
expectant mothers
(2016 only first 7 months of data) (881), babies (16,048)
Poverty: offering food access, food (HSCA) developed a modified toward accessibility. aftermath of the global financial crisis.
and a “pantry basics”
Community Food Program
Provide increased opportunities
to earn a living wage and build
skills, and education and
engagement programs to support the needs of
CALGARIANS GETTING TO WORK IN 2016
CALGARY IS LEAST ALBERTA AVERAGE WEEKLY EARNINGS($)
1200
hamper (881) for the
homeless population
financial assets to low-income community residents. Partnerships Driving alone:
CONGESTED BIG being re-housed.
members. Through with local agencies
261,000 CITY IN CANADA One hundred and fifty
local social service
Food: Congestion rate has dropped
healthy meals, community enabled HSCA to offer 3% since 2015. Reasons include: 1000 agencies accessed
Increase access to affordable Transit: 63,616 infrastructure investments, better three million pounds
and nutritious food kitchens and gardens, a Food Skills Cooking traffic management and smarter of food for their clients
education programs for Group that increased
December
Car pooling: approx. 24,000 working hours to help employees through the Calgary
Cycling: 4,000 avoid travelling during rush hour.
May
kids, peer support, civic knowledge, skills and Walking: 2,000 Vancouver is the most congested city. 800
2007 2015 2016
Food Bank annually.
engagement activities, confidence in the kitchen.
CYCLE TRACK PILOT FIRST 12 MONTHS RESP FOR LOW-INCOME CALGARIANS 2015 INDIGENOUS, IMMIGRANT AND VISIBLE FINANCIAL
and public education, The HSCA also hosted Urban
Alex Community Food Agriculture Workshops
(Six months left in trial)
287 MINORITY CHILDREN BEAR BRUNT OF POVERTY EMPOWERMENT
770, 393
1.2 million children living in poverty: COLLECTIVE
Registered Education Savings Plans
Centre aims to increase and a Kids Food and were opened by low-income clients of The Financial
Calgary social service agencies. Empowerment
physical and mental Garden program that total trips counted in three middle locations INDIGENOUS
from June 2015 to June 2016 IMMIGRANTS Collective serves
health and community introduced the benefits
158,400
YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH IN
those with limited
HOMELESSNESS HALTED
connections, and engage of growing food in the Calgary has halted year-over-year or no access to
people in meaningful local community garden, trips counted in the same three locations growth in homelessness in our city, “OTHER” VISIBLE banking services, by
during colder months (November 2015-March decreased homelessness on a per MINORITIES helping them access
social change. while increasing civic 2016) capita basis by 17%; and housed over financial supports
engagement and local
758
7,000 homeless Calgarian since 2008. CALGARY FOOD BANK USAGE HIGH to lift themselves out
leadership amongst
residents. new bicycle parking spaces
FOOD PRICES RISING IN DOUBLE DIGITS
INCREASE IN 2016
60,500 of poverty. Recent
successes include
130
The number of hampers picked up municipal policy to
ONIONS +17% = 10,000 more than 2014
curb payday lenders
net new parking stalls downtown (to offset the
CARROTS
POTATOES
+14%
+14%
60,000 who predominantly
target the working
Photo: Robert Skoye
loss along routes) BEEF +14%
increase in first-time users of the
27%
CELERY +46% Food Bank in 2015-16. poor.
APPLES +12%
Individual clients: 2016 projected 170,000
These programs were More info on these, and many GRAPEFRUIT +23%
2015: 141,271
supported by Calgary other charitable organizations, of riders are women (up from an average of SOUP +11%
Foundation grants. at ckc.calgaryfoundation.org 2014: 132,468
20% before cycle tracks) MACARONI +13%
2013: 129,948
12 Sources and additional research can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 13
Vital Signs DONATIONS
Between 2005 and 2014:
MEDIAN DONATIONS ($) IN CALGARY CMA
500
Citizen Survey Grade: 400
Calgarians tied
B-
300
for top median 200
2016
100
donations of all 0
metropolitan areas
2005 2015
COMMUNITY
Citizen engagement is critical to creating in Canada.
PERCENT OF TAX FILERS MAKING CHARITABLE DONATION DECLINING (-16% from 1997 to 2014)
30 KNOWLEDGE
Citizen Priorities 25
These are the issues you told us a thriving community. By developing Albertans donations increased from
20
15 THE CALGARY
$1.2 billion GAY-STRAIGHT
a strong sense of belonging, these
10
are most important: 5 ALLIANCE NETWORK
to $2.4 billion 0
programs illustrate how inclusiveness is Gay-Straight Alliances,
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Neighbourhoods:
and their counterparts,
Increase opportunities to interact “TIPPING POINT” NEIGHBOURHOODS MIDDLE SUBURBS DOUGHNUT OF DECLINE VALUE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKABILITY
Community Connections
are student-run, teacher-
with neighbours
built when citizens are actively involved in DROPS
supported groups that
Citizen Engagement: their neighbourhoods. Tipping point Walkability dropped
work to create safe,
caring, and inclusive
Increase awareness of volunteer
opportunities
neighbourhoods: from 1st place in 2015
to 8th place in 2016.
spaces for LGBTQQ
students and their allies
Jean-Claude East Village is comprised those where household poverty levels
in schools. There are
are between 26% and 40% (city-wide Respondents in Avenue Calgary’s 2016
Inclusion: Munyezamu, a refugee of 1200 seniors with average = 11%.) “Best Neighbourhoods” survey revealed
over 100 schools in the
Calgary area with a Gay-
from Rwanda, created the lowest income per that access to parks and pathways was a
24 OF 190
Address issues of racism and Straight Alliance.
more important neighbourhood amenity
prejudice the volunteer-led Soccer capita in Calgary, 1500 than walkability.
without Boundaries to homeless residents, Calgary neighbourhoods, have been Alberta’s provincial election MOCK ELECTION
Low growth
encourage youth, in the 900 existing condo identified as “tipping point”.
or population in 1917 marked the first time In partnership with the
United Way and The City of Calgary
predominantly immigrant dwellers and 600+ are taking action to create Community decline in light that women voted in canada Calgary Drop-In & Rehab
Hubs in six priority neighbourhoods areas, darker Centre and Elections
neighbourhood of new condo dwellers. areas show ALBERTA’S CABINET IS THE ONLY ONE IN Canada, Calgary
Bowness
Glenbrook, to play To bring together population growth. CANADIAN HISTORY WITH A FEMALE MAJORITY Homeless Foundation
Vista Heights
originated the 2015 Mock
soccer. Regardless of this diverse group of Sunalta
11
Greater Forest Lawn "Middle suburbs show slow population Election, with nearly
income, religion, gender, residents, the East Village Square growth since 2000, and many of these 500 clients casting a
age, skill or culture, Village Neighbourhood North of McKnight areas even saw population declines. ballot. The Mock Election
the program helps Association hosted MUSLIMS' PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF
Doughnuts of decline generally occur
in a ring around the centre of
89 ultimately resulted in
Canada’s first election
youth build self-esteem, Welcome Home to DISCRIMINATION IN PAST FIVE YEARS the city in suburbs that are roughly
WOMEN polling station located in
30 to 50 years old and in which the DEC. 2006
develop leadership our East Village TOTAL MUSLIM POPULATION IN CALGARY: population had declined over the last MEN a shelter.
15 years." 5
skills and strengthen Community. Over the
next decade, East Village
70,000 SPORT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE
social relationships.
By providing a way for is anticipated to grow to 51 % 53 47
over 11,000 Calgarians
HAVE PERSONALLY LGBTQQ communities
parents and families EXPERIENCED 81% reported witnessing or experiencing
DISCRIMINATION
to connect and get making the building homophobia in sport.
70% believe youth team sports are not MAR. 2016
involved, new Canadians of relationships and welcoming or safe for LGBTQQ people.
25% of gay men did not play youth team sports, ISLAMOPHOBIA HOTLINE
feel supported and awareness about future
78
45% of them state negative experiences
revitalization projects
23%
in school turned them off team sport,
welcomed into the larger while 34% say they feared rejection COMPLAINTS
vitally important.
community.
80
of incidents were identified because of their sexuality.
as either verbal abuse or
physical attacks. First Nations, Inuit and % WORKPLACE RELATED
Those who experience discrimination,
Métis People participation
76%
harassment or a hate crime due to
Boys 12-17: 60% Islamophobia in Alberta are asked to call
b elieve discrimination has Girls 12-17: 46%
These programs were
supported by Calgary
Foundation grants.
More info on these, and many
other charitable organizations,
at ckc.calgaryfoundation.org
risen in past 5 years Men:
Women:
23.5%
11.2%
1-800-607-3312
or email report@ampac.ca
14 Sources and additional research can be found at calgaryfoundation.org 15
More than just grades: Vital Signs goes deeper Demographics of Survey Respondents
AGE SECTOR OF WORK GENDER AREA OF RESIDENCE
In the past decade, over 12,000 Top 5 Citizen-Voted Priorities GOVERNMENT 19%
BUSINESS 37%
(Issues that have the greatest impact on overall quality of life) VOLUNTARY 16%
Calgarians have added their voice 55 –64 STUDENT 5%
RETIRED 16%
37%
65 –74 FEMALE
by taking Calgary’s Vital Signs 1. Work 45 –54 75+
UNEMPLOYED 6%
29%
survey. In 2016, over 1,700 2. Safety 20 –24 MALE 19%
LENGTH OF STAY IN CURRENT AREA OF RESIDENCE
3. Neighbourhoods 35 –44 25 –34
Calgarians graded their quality of 4. Sports and Recreation LESS THAN ONE YEAR 1%
13%
life and contributed over 13,000
1 - 5 YEARS 9%
5. Physical Health 6-10 YEARS 8%
TRANSGENDER/OTHER
2%
MORE THAN 10 YEARS - 82%
NE NW SE SW OTHER
comments on what’s working, and
what’s not, in 21 key issue areas. Deeper still: 2016 – 2017 Research Methodology
Local experts representing a range of Calgary’s Vital Signs survey Sense of Belonging survey
Visit calgaryfoundation.org to explore the results. Calgary Calgary organizations provided research 1707 citizens completed the survey 808 Calgarians completed the survey
What did citizens say? Foundation support to ensure that the indicators between May 25 – July 14, 2016 by between May 13 - May 31, 2016 resulting
13,000 comments Statistics used for Calgary’s Vital Signs® are rele- assigning grades, choosing priorities and in a margin of error of +/-3.45% (19
Common responses to the question
Find out what Calgarians are saying about Are females more likely than males to prioritize Board of vant, accurate and comprehensive. voicing their opinions in each of the 21 times out of 20). Quotas were set in place
“In what ways, if any, has the quality of life in quality of life in areas like the Arts, Work, improving options for alternative energy? Directors Community Foundations of Canada key issue areas featured in the report. The to ensure sample representativeness,
Calgary declined noticeably over the past two Housing, Environment, Sustainability, Do 18-34 year olds rate reducing isolation for retained the International Institute for online survey is based on a self-selected further, the sample was weighted back to
years,”included themes like: Neighbourhoods, Poverty, Mental Health and Sustainable Development to undertake respondent population. For comparison Statistics Canada data to ensure reliability
seniors a priority, compared to those aged 55+?
much more. Ali Bhojani Chair national research and provided additional purposes, a random sample of this size & validity of the results.
• Economy, loss of jobs, unemployment and financial stress Robert (Bob) Gibson Vice-Chair indicator data for the report. would yield a margin of error of +/- 2.4 %,
Quality of Life 19 times out of 20.
• Increased violent crime, gangs and drugs Demographics Are Calgarians satisfied with their work
Catherine (Kay) Best
• High cost of living, especially in relation to affordable housing, What age group is more likely to prioritize Jim Brownlee
and home life balance?
food, gas decreasing the stigma of mental health?
Are Calgarians optimistic about our city being
Sunny Delaney-Clark 2016 Community Research Partners & Sources
• Lack of social supports for seniors and homelessness Which quadrant in Calgary is most likely to A. John Fischer Community Foundations of Canada
a good place to live for the next generation? Accessible Housing Calgary Public Library Conference Board of Canada
prioritize improving neighbourhood safety? Bev Foy
Do Calgarians feel stressed about personal Alberta Education Calgary Reads Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
Murray Laverty Alberta Health Services Calgary Real Estate Board Environics Institute for Survey Research
Common responses to the question finances?
Gregory Lohnes Alberta Human Services Calgary Regional Airshed Zone Globe and Mail
“In what ways, if any, has the quality of life in How often do Calgarians feel lonely? Siân M. Matthews
Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council Calgary Sexual Health Centre Immigrant Access Fund
Alberta Office of Statistics and Information Calgary Sun Industry Canada
Calgary improved noticeably over the past two Melanie McDonald Alex Community Food Centre Calgary Transit Insurance Bureau of Canada
years,”included themes like: Elizabeth Peters Alzheimer Calgary
Avenue Magazine
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Kidsport
Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation
Wes Peters Bow Valley College Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary LeftOvers Calgary
• Improvements in public transit (especially LRT expansion) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Canadian Real Estate Association Metro Calgary
cycling infrastructure Patti Pon
Burns Memorial Fund Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Momentum
Phil Scherman Calgary Arts Development Centre for Suicide Prevention. National Music Centre
• More arts, culture, festivals
Calgary Board of Education Citizenship and Immigration Canada Revera Report on Ageism
• Increased tolerance and awareness of those with special needs Calgary Economic Development City of Calgary Statistics Canada
Calgary Emergency Management Agency Civic Census Stone-Olafson
• Growing sense of community, people helping others Calgary Film Centre Community and Neighbourhood Services Think for Actions
Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network Parks TomTom Traffic Index
Calgary Food Bank Planning, Development and Assessment United Way of Calgary and Area
Calgary Herald Recreation Vancouver Foundation
Calgary Homeless Foundation Transportation Vibrant Communities Calgary
Sources noted in report Calgary Police Service Utilities and Environmental Protection Vital Signs 2016 Survey Report
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A nnie E. Casey Foundation. 2016. Kids Count Data Book. p. 26. http://www.aecf.org/m/databook/2016KCDB_FINAL-embargoed.pdf
2
C algary’s public libraries foster community and economic growth. 2016. http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/calgary-libraries-foster-community-and-economic-growth/
3
C algary Reads. 2016. Early Warning! Calgary. The case for a Calgary chapter of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. P. 13. http://calgaryreads.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Early-Warning-Calgary.pdf Did you know?
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New survey reveals how mainstream society views Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Toronto, ON – June 8, 2016. http://www.environicsinstitute.org/uploads/institute-projects/canadian%20public%20opinion%20 Vital Signs® is a national program led by community foundations and Twenty eight communities across Canada participated
on%20aboriginal%20peoples%20-%20media%20release%20english%20-%20june%206-2016.pdf coordinated by Community Foundations of Canada that leverages local in Vital Signs® in 2016. The Calgary Foundation proudly
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Babin, T. This map shows why Calgary's older suburbs may be headed for some big problems. Calgary Herald March 2, 2016. http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/one-map-that-shows-calgarys-doughnut-of- knowledge to measure the vitality of our communities and supports supported the town of High River in producing their
decline-neighbourhoods-may-be-facing-trouble-ahead action towards improving our quality of life. vitalsignscanada.ca first Vital Signs report. See their report at highriver.ca
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Calgary Foundation
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