Calgary, AB
City in Alberta
Canada
Calgary, AB launches Wave Tech Centre to boost innovation across city departments
Calgary has launched a new Wave Tech Centre aimed at fostering innovation within city departments by leveraging technology and collaboration. The center will serve as a hub for developing and implementing digital solutions to improve municipal services and operations. This initiative is part of the city's broader strategy to enhance efficiency and meet the evolving needs of its residents.
Calgary, AB
Canada
Calgary, AB and Edmonton develop carbon-neutral construction practices with ENBIX initiative
Calgary, Edmonton, and Alberta Ecotrust funded the creation of the Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange (ENBIX). This four-year project creates a central clearinghouse for low-carbon building practices shared by developers and builders across Alberta. Stakeholders in Calgary will implement ENBIX innovations through its Community of Practice. Additional ENBIX features include webinars, market research, and site visits.
Calgary, AB
Canada
Edmonton, AB
Canada
Calgary, AB trials Rogers Connected for Success access as part of its Fair Entry subsidy program
Calgary's Fair Entry program uses a single application for services to low-income households like transit passes and senior home maintenance. A partnership with Rogers adds the company's Connected for Success initiative to Fair Entry options. Fair Entry recipients won't need to cover monthly costs or fill out additional paperwork for applicable 5G mobile, Internet, and television plans. City officials sought a partner to fulfill its Digital Equity Strategy goals of access for all residents.
Calgary, AB
Canada
Calgary, AB supports its push for increased bike use with Ride Ready Stations at transit stops
City transit officials plan bike racks for the fronts of 1,200 bikes and community shuttles. Ride Ready Stations at the Heritage and Saddletowne bus stops teach commuters how to load bikes on these racks. Each station is a small structure painted to look like a bus front with a rack for practice loading and locking. Ride Ready Stations will rotate to other transit stops to make as many people as possible familiar with the racks.
Calgary, AB
Canada
Calgary, AB and local schools envision the future of the city's downtown with a Minecraft challenge
The Level Up, Calgary challenge asked 12,000 public school students to explore a virtual version of the city. Participants were asked to integrate the Downtown Strategy into a Minecraft world and suggest their own improvements. Each student submitted a one-minute video explaining their ideas and how they would enrich city life. Winners in four age groups - K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 - collaborate with city planners on adapting their suggestions for the real world.
Calgary, AB
Canada
Calgary, AB prepares homeowners for future storm damage with Resilient Roofing Rebate Program
A June 2020 hailstorm resulted in damage to thousands of local homes. City officials approved a rebate program for homeowners switching from standard to impact-resistant roofs. Single-family homes and duplexes current on property taxes are eligible for CA 3,000 rebates on installations by approved contractors. The program's first seven months focused on households directly impacted by the storm before expanding to all households in January 2022.
Calgary, AB
Canada
Calgary, AB magnifies the social impacts of public purchases with Benefit Driven Procurement
Benefit Driven Procurement prioritizes socially responsible local vendors in Calgary's procurement processes. Requests for proposals include a BDP questionnaire with questions about city priorities like staff diversity and living wage policies. Decisionmakers choose local vendors for minor purchases as often as possible. The BPD pilot also requires at least three quotes - including one local vendor - for services under CAD 75,000 and construction projects under CAD 200,000.
Calgary, AB
Canada