Council’s Priorities 2027-2030

2027-2030 Council's Priorities

Council’s Priorities are organized into six key focus areas that reflect the broad themes Council intends to make meaningful progress during the 2027-2030 term. These areas will help clarify expected outcomes and will guide how City departments align their work.

While each focus area represents a distinct priority, they will work together as an interconnected system, recognizing that progress in one area often depends on advancements in another. Together, they will provide a clear framework for how the organization will support Council’s direction and deliver value to Calgarians.

Council’s Priority focus areas: 2027-2030

Reliable and sustainable infrastructure

All City assets, facilities and parks will be well-maintained and reliable. The City will carefully balance investments between growth and the specific needs of neighbourhoods to deliver on Calgarians’ needs now and into the future.

Community outcomes

 

  • City assets, facilities and parks will be well-maintained and reliable.
  • Calgarians can count on reliable water services through well-maintained infrastructure.
  • Measurable progress will be made in reducing the infrastructure deficit by renewing, upgrading, and right-sizing aging infrastructure as a core driver of budget decisions.
  • Investment will be balanced between major initiatives and smaller, neighbourhood-specific “quick wins.”
  • Investment in infrastructure will strengthen how the city functions and support long-term economic growth.

Community indicators

 
  1. Water Service reliability (unplanned service interruptions).
  2. Facility management assets in poor or very poor condition.
  3. Pavement quality index.

Safe City

Calgarians are safe and feel safe in their neighbourhoods, downtown, and on transit. City-led emergency response is fast, reliable, and well-coordinated.

Community outcomes

 

  • Calgarians are safe and feel safe where they live, work and travel.
  • City-led emergency response is fast, reliable and wellcoordinated.
  • Reduced crime and social disorder through effective municipal enforcement, prevention, and coordinated response, complemented by multi-level government collaboration and advocacy for provincial leadership in health and addiction services.
  • City’s digital systems are protected to provide reliable and safe services to Calgarians.

Community indicators

 
  1. Perception of safety (overall and day/night in downtown & transit).
  2. Emergency response times (Fire & 911).
  3. Pedestrian injury and fatality rates.

Functional transportation network

The City provides reliable options for all modes of transportation and improves roads, sidewalks, and pedestrian infrastructure. There is an ambitious investment in transit and economic corridors.

Community outcomes

 

  • Calgarians have accessible and reliable options for all modes of transportation.
  • Improved roads, sidewalks, and pedestrian infrastructure.
  • Ambitious investment in a transit network that supports economic growth.

Community indicators

 
  1. Sidewalk and pathway connectivity index.
  2. Average commute times for Calgarians.
  3. Calgary Transit ridership.

Community livability and well-being

Calgarians have local access to City services, facilities, and amenities. The City provides well-maintained green spaces, parks, playgrounds, and facilities that support quality of life, while ensuring good value for taxes.

Community outcomes

 

  • Calgarians have easy access to local services, facilities, and amenities.
  • Calgary neighbourhoods support social connection and a sense of belonging.
  • Parks, green spaces, playgrounds, and City facilities are well-maintained and invested in to support quality of life.

Community indicators

 
  1. Good quality of life rating.
  2. Access to multifunctional parks (residents within 400m).
  3. Park assets in poor and very poor condition.

Balanced growth and evolving neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood development is responsive to specific needs. Investments should support both future growth and current needs.

Community outcomes

 

  • Neighbourhoods are responsive and develop and evolve to meet local needs.
  • Growth occurs only where supporting infrastructure, financial capacity, and long-term operational sustainability are in place.
  • A future-ready Calgary is built through sustainable growth and evolving communities.

Community indicators

 
  1. Transit-oriented development (TOD) intensity.
  2. Land use diversity score (mix of residential/commercial).
  3. Infrastructure investment per new resident.

Trusted and collaborative government

The City listens, communicates, and engages with Calgarians in clear, simple ways. There is an increase in transparency and accountability. The City collaborates with partners and other orders of government to enhance its operations and deliver services in more efficient ways.

Community outcomes

 

  • The City communicates, listens, and engages with Calgarians in clear and simplified ways.
  • The City sets balanced taxes and fees, providing Calgarians with good value for their money.
  • The City is transparent and accountable.
  • City employees are supported and empowered to deliver quality, efficient services.
  • Enhanced partnerships and government relations that deliver benefits to Calgarians through collaboration

Community indicators

 
  1. Calgarian’s perception of “value for tax dollars.”
  2. City of Calgary credit rating.
  3. Intergovernmental funding secured ($ per capita).