Calgary’s Vital Signs 2012 Citizens Report Card
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but how can we be great? It takes everyone working together. The Calgary Foundation understands that it takes the efforts of everyone to build a VITAL community…no one person, organization or level of government can work alone to address community needs. We know what “good” looks like thanks to the collective voices of over 1000 Calgarians who took the 2012 Vital Signs survey… identifying things to celebrate and things to improve. Calgary’s Vital Signs Report inspires Calgarians to discuss the issues, define what “great” looks like, make
What is Calgary’s Vital Signs? Calgary’s Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by The Calgary Foundation that measures the vitality of our community, identifies trends and assigns grades in areas critical to quality of life. Detailed Indicators and Sources are available at
thecalgaryfoundation.org
Aging Population* Arts & Culture Citizen Engagement Environmental Sustainability Financial Well-Being Food Getting Around Health & Wellness Housing Immigrant Newcomers* Learning Neighbourhoods* Safety Sports & Recreation* Work
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*Info on these key issue areas is available at thecalgaryfoundation.org
A Excellent, stay the course B Good, but some improvements could be made C Average performance, suggest more effort needed to address these issues D Below average performance, additional work is required F Failure, immediate action is crucial
How happy are we? In recognition of the growing global research related to happiness and well-being as a powerful and meaningful motivator, The Calgary Foundation continues to monitor the collective well-being of citizens in this year’s Report. Research suggests that a happier society may be a more helpful society which contributes to building a vibrant and strong community.
Report Highlights
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Getting Around . . . . . . . .
C
We received positive feedback on Calgary’s extensive bike paths and designated bike lanes, completion of road construction projects, increased transit service and the West LRT expansion. We also heard concerns about transit overcrowding, long commute times, and road safety.
Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . .
B
Calgarians commented on our vibrant arts and culture scene including the number, diversity and accessibility of festivals and cultural activities. Citizens were honoured that Calgary was named a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2012.
Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B+
Respondents remarked on the abundance of job opportunities and the low unemployment rate. Growing income disparity, including lack of living wage and the increased number of working poor were areas of concern for citizens.
Financial Well Being . . . .
B-
Favourable comments on a robust and diversified economy, and efforts to reduce homelessness. We also heard concerns about the rising cost of living, children living in poverty, and increased reliance on social services.
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B
Calgarians feel public safety has improved due to lower crime rates and reduced gang activity. Calgary Police Service was commended for its excellent service, high visibility and community police programs.
90%
describe themselves as happy, same as last year
70%
are satisfied with the work/life balance
89%
report they are surrounded by loving family/companions/friends
71% rated their physical sense of well-being as high 78%
see their mental well-being as high
59% feel they can ask neighbours for help 57% participate actively in their community of interest 73% feel optimistic about Calgary being a good place to raise children and for next generation to also make Calgary their home
Here’s where opinion meets fact. Calgary’s Vital Signs takes the pulse of our city… We ask you for your opinions and then we juxtapose those with factual data, which provides a peek at how perception meets reality. The report highlights citizen concerns and identifies trends and priorities that are used by local institutions, community organizations and businesses in developing strategies to collectively strengthen our community. As a community leader, The Calgary Foundation uses the Report to inform our work in grantmaking and facilitating donors’ charitable needs, as highlighted in the Donations at Work sections.
Arts & Culture According to the 2011 Canadian Creativity Index Ranking of 20 Canadian cities, we’re pretty creative. Just not super creative. Based on Technology, Talent and Tolerance (3Ts of Economic Development)
Ottawa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Victoria/Vancouver. . . . . . . . . . 2nd Montreal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th
Quebec City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th Calgary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th Toronto/Halifax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th
Being the 2012 Cultural Capital of Canada means what exactly? To showcase Calgary’s achievements as Cultural Capital of Canada, over $1.8 million was invested in 356 artists/arts and culture groups.
How we rank on the world stage
In the Global Prosperity race, we’re in 4th. Just ahead of T.O. The 2012 Global Scorecard on Prosperity ranks the livability and economic performance of 24 global metropolitan areas based on 33 indicators in two domains — economic performance and labour attractiveness.
But, we knew this, right?
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Aboriginal cultural activities available in communities (2009) Percent of urban Aboriginal respondents claiming “A lot”: Toronto
50
Vancouver
49
Halifax
34
Edmonton
32
Ottawa
32
Winnipeg
31
Saskatoon
25
Montreal
23
Regina
22
Calgary
21
Strength of Aboriginal culture (2009) 42% of Calgary Aboriginal peoples felt that Aboriginal culture had become stronger in the past five years. Optimism about the direction of Aboriginal culture was strongest in Vancouver and Toronto (both 70%).
Calgary scored top marks in a 2012 public opinion survey on the livability of cities. 90% of respondents felt Calgary is a livable city where people can find a good job (89%), start a business (75%), and is a city that embraces innovation (73%). 87% of respondents are satisfied with their quality of life scoring higher than Montreal (75%), Toronto (80%) and Vancouver (82%).
Was anyone bored in 2011?
270 festivals and events 1 13 22 41 13 81
community based celebrations parades festivals city wide street events runs, walks & cycling events
We are fifth in the world
Boston
New York City
Minneapolis
The Foundation at WORK
San Francisco
Vancouver
Denver
Ottawa
Charlotte
Toronto
The Economist’s 2012 Livability Ranking tracks 140 global cities on livability indicators such as stability, health care, culture, environment, education and infrastructure.
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Our Winning Water Calgary placed first in the water category of the 2011 Green City Index, a project of the Economist Intelligence Unit, which compares the environmental performance of 27 major US and Canadian cities.
Cantos Music Foundation received support for a new Artist in Residence program that provides artists at all levels of professional development with the time and space needed to create innovative work.
survey respondents said: 3 Things to celebrate: • Wide variety of cultural activities • Public art, especially downtown • Vibrant theatre and music scene 3 Things to improve: • Affordable cultural activities • Promotion of cultural events • Funding to arts organizations
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Citizen Engagement
B Tolerance and acceptance…
20% 50.3%
44.6%
54.7%
47.0%
calgarians 15+ who volunteer
in 2007
provincial rate
national rate
(2010)
(2010)
(2010)
We give. But do we give enough relative to our prosperity? (2010) % of tax filers who claim donations: Calgarians (25.5% in ‘09). . . . . . 26.1% Provincial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.3% National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.4% Median amount donated: Calgary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $390 Provincial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $390 National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260
Sense of Community Belonging Lower than National Average (survey of ages 12+ in 2011) Calgarians (57.8% in ‘10) . . . . . . . 60.2% Provincial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.8% National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.8%
of Calgary’s Vital Signs 2012 Survey respondents indicated they feel uncomfortable or out of place because of their religion, ethnicity, skin colour, culture, race, language, accent, gender or sexual orientation. 1.6% said “consistently 4.2% said “frequently” 14% said “sometimes” survey respondents said:
The Foundation at WORK The City of Calgary & Calgary Arts Development Authority Ltd. received support for the City of Calgary Poet Laureate, an ambassador of the literary arts who reflects the life of our city through presentations of poetry.
3 Things to celebrate: • High rate of volunteerism • Mayor’s emphasis on civic engagement and using social media • Number and diversity of community events and festivals 3 Things to improve: • Voter turnout • Awareness of community engagement opportunities • Community involvement of marginalized groups
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Financial Well-Being
B-
Food
B-
More communities seem to be “growing their own” (2012)
76
PUBLIC Community Gardens (2010: 32)
56 Living Wage still unobtainable by a thirteenth of our work force 2012 Living Wage
Alberta minimum wage
$13/hr + benefits = $23,298/yr (or $14.50 in lieu of benefits)
$9.75/hr = $17,745/yr
PRIVATE Community Gardens (2010: 45)
2011 Living Wage
99,100 Calgarians (over age 15) earn less than a Living Wage.
Private community gardens are ones with a specific user population – usually people can access the garden if they join the organization that runs it.
$12.50/hr + benefits = $22,401/yr (or $13.75 in lieu of benefits)
Over half are 25 and older and 60% are female (January 2012).
Where have all the farms gone?
The gap is growing The richest 5% of neighbourhoods in Calgary have an average after tax income that is 2.9 times higher than those neighbourhoods in the bottom 5%.
Local artisanal food production expanding (2012)
Small-scale commercial/semi-commercial
55
112
Calgary farms in 2011
Calgary farms in 2006
Farmland area decline of 76.3% between 2005 and 2010; likely to make room for new communities.
Calgary has 80 local small-scale growers, producers and ranchers (45 meat, 21 produce, four dairy, 10 other).
The inequality has risen by 81% between 1980 and 2005, higher than any other city in the 2011 Queen’s University, University of Toronto and StatsCan study.
Food bank usage rises (2011)
146,947
Easing access to recreation
25,076 low income Calgarians
helped by The City of Calgary Fee Assistance Program with subsidized access to City recreation programs, aquatic and fitness facilities, leisure centres and golf courses. The program also worked with 11 partner facilities, including admissions to:
Calgary Zoo 30,689 Heritage Park 3,968 Talisman Centre 3,457
Are we looking after our less fortunate? poverty rate eases 2010 .. .. .. .. .. .. 10.1% . . . (2009: 11.2%) Provincial .. .. .. 10.4% National . . . . . . . . 13.5%
Food supply facts (2012) Superstore, Safeway and Calgary Co-op operate 70% of the food retail sector (by volume)
Child Poverty Rate Declines Calgary 2010 . . 7.5% . . (2009: 10.6%) Provincial .. . . . . . . 11.5% National . . . . . . . . 13.7%
* LICO: Low income cut-offs (LICOs) represent an income threshold where a family is likely to spend 20% more of its income on food, shelter and clothing than the average family of similar size.
A grant to Momentum Community Economic Development Society supported their Policies for a Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy Initiative, which submits policy recommendations from experts to the Provincial government for inclusion in the Social Policy Framework.
33% of households had at least one employed person; 40% visited the food bank only once; 42% of clients were children.
Based on LICO* before tax 2010
Seniors Poverty Unchanged Calgary 2010 . . 10.5% . .(2009: 10.5%) Calgary 2009 .. 10.5% Provincial .. . . . . . . 8.4% National .. .. .. .. 12.4%
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client visits to the calgary food bank (up 70% since 2006/07)
survey respondents said: 3 Things to celebrate: • Low unemployment and higher than average wages • Economic prosperity and high standard of living • Efforts to address homelessness and the working poor 3 Things to improve: • Affordable housing options • Implement a living wage • Services that support transition from poverty to workforce
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Calgary’s abuzz!
Calgary has 4,223 places to eat, 26% of which are comprised of 44 restaurant franchises with ten or more locations. Franchises with most locations:
Apiaries and Bees for Communities reports that there are now approx. 300-400 urban beekeepers in Calgary.
Subway . . . . . . . . 115 Tim Hortons . . . 80 Starbucks . . . . . . 74
survey respondents said:
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3 Things to celebrate: • Farmers’ markets/community gardens • Variety of food and grocery options • Food support programs (Food Bank, breakfast programs)
The City of Calgary Office of Sustainability’s Calgary Food Assessment & Action Plan received a grant for researching a sustainable and resilient food system within the Calgary region.
3 Things to improve: • Access to affordable, nutritious food • Access to locally grown food • Removing barriers to healthy eating for those living in poverty
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Environmental Sustainability
C+
Calgary is on target toward water efficiency goal Residential single family homes: 2011: 237 litres/capita/day (2010: 241 lpcd) The City’s 30-in-30 goal is to maintain 2003 levels by reducing consumption 30% over 30 years.
What is REAP? see reapcalgary.com
More kids learning from nature (2012)
Locally owned, sustainably operated businesses flourishing (2012) REAP membership
Reap Member Donations
87 and growing (up from 48 in 2011)
$4.5 million each year to local charities
REAP members represent
Reap Members reduce
$1 billion+ in annual revenue, 5,500 jobs.
CO2 emissions
Less Garbage Goes to Landfill 2020 goal is 80% diversion rate 2011 33% diverted from landfills 2007 20% diverted from landfills 5-year decrease of 123kg/person due to blue cart recycling/other policies.
1,700+ tonnes/year
88 5
s chools participated in the schoolyard naturalization program
schools incorporated edible gardens with fruit and vegetables
The Foundation at WORK The Miistakis Institute for the Rockies Inc. received funding for The Pine Creek Homecoming: Beaver Reintroduction for Stewardship, a project that studies the effects of reintroducing beavers to the Pine Creek watershed.
survey respondents said: 3 Things to celebrate:
• Curbside recycling • LRT Expansion • Air and water quality 3 Things to improve:
• Reduce reliance on cars • Limit urban sprawl • Alternative energy options
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Health & Wellness B- Housing
C+
More physically active than the national average Percent (ages 12+) who reported being physically active in their leisure time (2011) Victoria . . . . . . . 67.8% Calgary . . . . . . 59.1% Calgary 2009 . . 62.4% Provincial . . . . . . 55.4% National . . . . . . . 53.8%
Mental health improves Those aged 12+ in the Calgary Health Region who rated their mental health status as excellent or very good in 2011 Calgary . . . . . . 78.5% Calgary 2010 . . 74.2% Provincial . . . . . 74.4 % National . . . . . . . 72.6%
Hip surgery wait time better than national average Percent of patients (aged 65+) in Calgary who underwent hip fracture surgery within 48 hours of admission: 2010-2011
So, ‘homeness-ness’ increased?
total homeless :
3,190
According to the January 2012 count, homelessness declined by 11.4% from 2008, the first recorded decrease in Calgary.
1,715 in emergency shelters 1,260 in short-term supportive housing 151 in jails and hospitals 64 rough sleepers
Long wait lists
Targets for affordable housing units on track
Calgary . . . . . . . . 86% Provincial . . . . . . . . 83.1% National . . . . . . . . . 80.1%
11,759
4,351
units of non-market (subsidized) housing in 2011.
individuals / families on wait lists
Operative delay in older patients with hip fracture is associated with a higher risk of post-operative complications and mortality. Wait time for surgery following hip fracture provides a measure of access to care.
Funds pump more cash into sports and recreation facilities In 2011, City Council created a $252 million community investment fund to support new rec centres and lifecycle upgrades to community arenas, pools and parks.
Specialists per capita improving Specialist physicians per 100,000 population in the Calgary Health Region in 2010
Also in 2011, $12.7 million in funding was approved for 13 projects. Overall $40 million has been designated by the City for the upgrade and expansion of existing sport facilities over six years.
Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Calgary 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Provincial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
The Foundation at WORK Prospect Human Services received funding for Paddle, Pedal and Hike Week to promote access to outdoor pursuits. The event engaged a diversity of community groups, including adults with disabilities.
8,500
housing units needed to end homelessness according to the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.
3,677 units funded so far Calgary housing among most affordable (2012) Calgary’s housing affordability rate (the proportion of median pre-tax household income required to cover the cost of mortgage payments, property taxes, and utilities):
2-Storey
Detached
House
Bungalow
37.2% 49.4%
36.7% 43.4%
Calgary Canada
survey respondents said:
Condo
21.6% 28.8%
survey respondents said:
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3 Things to celebrate: • Free public access to most health care facilities • Exceptional pathways and parks • Emergency services 3 Things to improve: • Access to a family physician • Wait times for medical procedures • Emergency department overcrowding
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
3 Things to celebrate: • Efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing • “Building up not out” philosophy to reduce urban sprawl • Range of available housing options/ housing types
The Calgary Homeless Foundation received support for the Homeless Management Information System to streamline client access, collect current information and better understand homelessness in Calgary.
3 Things to improve: • Density issues to curb urban sprawl • Affordability of rental housing • Integrated housing options in all communities
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Getting Around
C
For the first time in history, half of downtown trips made by transit (2011) 50% of trips to the downtown (during morning rush hour) were made by transit, 39% by private automobile (as a driver or passenger), 9% walked and 2% cycled. In 1971, 22% of trips were by transit, while the automobile accounted for 72% of trips. 20% of all Calgary jobs are located downtown.
Bike repair shops are pleased too!
2010
1999
Pathway kms . . . . . . 712 On-Street kms . . . . . 355 Total . . . . . . . . . . . 1,067 . . 550 Overpasses . . . . . . . 105 . . . . . 89 Park ‘n Bike lots* . . 7 . . . . . . . 0 *located 5-8 kms from core on pathways
Some “rush hours” rushier than others TomTom 2012 Congestion Index rankings of 26 North American cities compares travel time during noncongested periods with travel times in peak hours. For Calgarians, the delay per hour driven in peak period was 11 minutes, or 35 hours delay per year, for a 30 minute commute.
Transit ridership rises; emissions curbed
96.2 million 94.4 million 2011 riders
2010 rider
CTrains travel about 5.1 million kms annually, carrying more than 270,000 people each weekday, powered by wind-generated electricity, which offsets the emissions equivalent to eliminating 8 million private vehicle trips on city streets annually.
Woodridge Youth Action Group received support to collect stories from youth about how the cost of transit impacts their lives. Results will be shared with City Council, as an experience of active citizenship.
respondents said:
The Foundation at WORK
Most Congested
3 Things to celebrate: • Bike paths and lanes • Calgary Transit Service (LRT and bus) • West leg LRT expansion 3 Things to improve: • Continued expansion of LRT • Bus service • Affordability of public transit
1st Los Angeles nd 2 Vancouver 9 th Toronto 10 th Ottawa 12 th Montreal 16th Calgary (13th in 2011) Least Congested www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Learning
B
Micro-loans make macro difference for newcomers
Safety
B
Violent crime rate well below national average (better, but not comforting if you’ve been a victim of it)
The Immigrant Access Fund disbursed
$3.1 million
Violent crime criminal code violations, per 100,000
through 737 micro-loans from 2005 to March 2012. New immigrants used the loans for accreditation and training to obtain employment in their field. 57% were unemployed at application time and 60% are now working in their field.
Calgary 2010
1405
1231
Provincial (2011)
National (2011)
More fire department responses
104,000
Up 6.2% over 2010
The thin blue line is a bit thinner in Calgary than elsewhere (2011)
100,695 responses to 50,520 incidents in 2011.
26,733 In 2011, Calgary Board of Education students outperformed the rest of the province in 43 of 48 measures in the annual Grade 12 diploma exams and Grade 3, 6 and 9 achievement tests.
856
Calgary 2011
English language learners grow steadily (2012) CBE student population of which
Calgary students excel
788
are English Language Learners making up almost half of all ELL students in Alberta. This number is increasing by about 2000 students per year.
Calgary . . . . . . 159 Calgary 2010 . . 161
Incident Makeup
46%
Provincial . . . . . 177
Emergency medical assistance
National . . . . . . 201
Home safe home (2009)
50.3%
For Calgarians 15+:
False alarms/ hazardous conditions
Post-Secondary Education Rises
• 83% were “not at all worried” when home alone in the evening (81% in 2004) • 91% feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhood after dark (87% in 2004)
Population with university degree, post-secondary certificate or diploma (2011): Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.3% Calgary 2006 . . . . . . . . . 53.1% National Avg. . . . . . . . . . . 52.7% Montreal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% Halifax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.9%
Check out the checkout rates at the Calgary Public Library! (2011)
3.7%
5,350,000 visits 17,000,000 checkouts Books, CDs, DVDs (+1 mil. since 2009) E-book circulation increased by 180% In collaboration with community partners CPL delivered 8,000 literacy, technology and other programs to over 137,000 Calgarians in both library and community locations.
The Foundation at WORK Created in honor of Maria Eriksen, an outspoken voice for the advancement and equality of women, the Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary supports educational and professional development opportunities for new immigrant women.
survey respondents said: 3 Things to celebrate: • Accessibility to range of options (public, private, charter) • Dedicated and hardworking teachers and support staff • High education standards 3 Things to improve: • Resources for public school system • Reduce class size • Affordability of post-secondary ed.
Police officers per 100,000
Fires
Nervous using transit after dark
Fewer firefighters per capita than other comparable cities In 2011, there was one firefighter for every 840 Calgarians, compared to one for every 832 persons in comparative cities in a benchmark survey. The 2011 cost per capita was $136.09, compared to an average of $124.99 in benchmarked cities.
The Foundation at WORK Southwood Community Association received support for the Take Back the Park Southwood project – a summer festival in a neglected local park, to reclaim the space from antisocial activities.
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
(2009)
For Calgarians 15+: • 58% feel worried about their safety while waiting for or using public transit alone or after dark
survey respondents said: 3 Things to celebrate: • Professionalism of Police Service • Reduction in gang activity • 911 / EMS / Calgary Fire Department 3 Things to improve: • Police Presence • Traffic/road safety • Bullying programs in schools
learn more at » www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
Work
B+ City entrepreneurial index The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ 2011 City Entrepreneurial Index rankings shown left.
Apparently, for us, Life and Work
In the 2012 Calgary’s Vital Signs survey, 78% said they are happy in their job and satisfied with their work, 69% said they are satisfied with the balance between their work life and personal life, and 13% were dissatisfied.
(The index includes
a range of indicators on the presence, growth, health and policy environment for small business ownership and entrepreneurship.)
What are we doing for a living? (2011) Industry Number Average employed wage/hr
90,000
$35.70
Retail Trade
85,400
$18.43
Health Care & Social Assistance
80,700
$29.58
Construction
74,800 $31.32
Mining, Quarrying 54,000 Oil & Gas Extraction
$30.46 $43.40
Manufacturing
53,500 $26.99
Accommodation/ Food Services
46,100
$12.55
Education Services
43,000
$31.57
Transportation/ Warehousing
42,100 $29.31
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing
41,200
$30.15
Highest Income per capita among Major Canadian Cities (2011) Calgary Edmonton Toronto Vancouver
The Foundation at WORK Hockey Canada received funding from the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund for the Ed Chynoweth Internship Program which annually supports five college graduates pursuing careers in sport administration, sport management or sport development.
respondents said:
Prof. Scientific/ Technical Services
weigh about the same
$55,227 $48,988 $40,046 $38,261
3 Things to celebrate: • Strong, vibrant, growing economy; prosperity • Abundance of jobs; low unemployment. • Above average wages 3 Things to improve: • Economic diversification • Support for entrepreneurs and small business • Skills training opportunities www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
who we are: A snapshot of Calgary in 2012
WE CONNECT, COLLABORATE & INSPIRE Since 1955, The Calgary Foundation has been inspiring philanthropy by receiving charitable gifts, from people of all walks of life, to build permanent endowment funds in support of the needs of the Calgary and area community, now and forever.
1,120,225 Population
A 2012 civic census showed Calgary had a population increase of 29,289 over 2011 representing a growth rate not seen since the boom years of 2007.
Youth 14 and under
Elderly 65 and older
222,570 118,750 Or 18.3% of Calgarians National youth 16.7% Provincial youth 18.8%
Or 9.8% of Calgarians National 14.8% Provincial shares 11.1%
Calgarians’ median age:
36.4yrs
National = 40.6 years Provincial = 36.5 years
Newcomers THE CALGARY FOUNDATION 2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gerald M. Deyell, Q.C., Chair Catherine (Kay) Best Ali A. Bhojani Ian Bourne Sunny Delaney-Clark W.R. (Bill) Dickson, Ph.D Dale Ens
Beverley Foy, F.C.A. Robert (Bob) Gibson Walter Hossli Ross Kobayashi Gregory Lohnes Patti Pon Donald Thurston Eva Friesen, President & CEO
The Calgary Foundation Fast Facts 2011-2012
• $56 million in new gifts received • Asset base of $425 million • $31.9 million granted to 686 charitable organizations • 50 new funds established CALGARY’S VITAL SIGNS 2012 PROJECT TEAM THE CALGARY FOUNDATION
Kerry Longpré, Project Leader Vice President, Communications Janice Francey, Communications Specialist Taylor Barrie, Communications Coordinator Monica Pohlmann, Community Engagement & Research Consultant
CREATIVE PARTNERS juice creative inc. Kyle Metcalf: Illustrations SURVEY PARTNER The Praxis Group Community Research Partners Calgary 2012 Calgary Arts Development Calgary Economic Development Calgary Homeless Foundation Calgary Police Services City of Calgary, Office of Sustainability Immigrant Access Fund Vibrant Communities Calgary
In 2011, Calgary placed fourth in Canada for the number of temporary foreign workers (8,675) and permanent residents (15,060) moving to our city.
Research Sources Apiaries and Bees for Communities Calgary Board of Education Calgary Food Bank Calgary Horticultural Society, C ommunity Gardens Resource Networks Calgary Public Library Calgary Zoo Canadian Federation of Independent Business Canadian Institute of Health Information Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services City of Calgary Corporate Economics City of Calgary Fire Department City of Calgary Recreation City of Calgary Transportation Planning City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services City of Calgary Water Services Environics Huffington Post Mercer REAP Calgary Slow Food Calgary Statistics Canada The Economist Toronto Board of Trade
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Two thirds of the city’s population growth was from immigration, a trend reversal from two years ago when births made up the majority of Calgary’s population increase.
WHAT WE SAID: Calgary’s Vital Signs 2012 Survey Graders
1050
citizens added their voices to Calgary’s Vital Signs by assigning grades, choosing their top 3 priorities and adding their comments on things that are working well in each of the key issue areas. The online survey, conducted by The Praxis Group, is based on a ‘self-selected’ respondent population. Data is accurate + or – 3% 19 times out of 20. Most market research involves much smaller samples of around 400 and a margin of error + or – 5% 19 times out of 20. Recently, a comparison between the responses from a random sample telephone survey and the online survey revealed negligible differences between the two methodologies.
Grader Profile Employment by sector 36% business 23% government 22% voluntary 19% misc.
Grader Age 0-24 25-44 45-64 >65
2011 2012 9% 11% 39% 40% 45% 40% 7% 9%
How did we find our graders? The invitation to grade was distributed with the support of community partners representing the corporate, government and charitable sectors including: • The Federation of Calgary Communities: Get Engaged newsletter to all Calgary community associations
78% have lived in Calgary for more than 10 years
95% have lived in Canada for more than 10 years
• Brookfield Properties: elevator screens advertised to over 21,000 building tenants • Calgary Police Services Diversity Resources Unit: postcards sent to staff and community leaders •C ity of Calgary Twitter account: reached out to over 33,000 followers
• The Kerby Centre: Kerby News circulated to 60,000 Calgarians • Alberta Theatre Projects: social media and e-newsletters to over 11,000 contacts • The Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre: blogged and posted to their website
Indicator Research Local experts representing a range of Calgary organizations provided research support to ensure that the indicators used for Calgary’s Vital Signs are relevant, accurate and comprehensive. Community Foundations of Canada, who retain The Centre for the Study of Living Standards to undertake national research, provided additional indicator data.
Vital Signs is a community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities, identifies significant trends, and assigns grades in a range of areas critical to quality of life. Vital Signs is coordinated nationally by Community Foundations of Canada.
THERE’S A LOT MORE INFORMATION Further details on indicators and sources can be found at thecalgaryfoundation.org