Safety begins with the wellbeing of all Calgarians

Rough sleeping response
City-wide improvements to how unsanctioned structures are identified and addressed with a focus on connecting individuals with resources and improving coordination, tracking and accountability.

24/7 deployment of outreach services 
More effective coordination between government and community outreach partners leads to improved service delivery to individuals experiencing vulnerabilities and safer communities.

Affordable, supportive market housing 
Progress on Home is Here – The City’s Housing Strategy and support for the housing sector to deliver services to those needing housing.

Support for grassroots and community-led groups 
Continued funding for non-profit and grassroots organizations and ongoing advocacy to other orders of government for increased funding to sustain and expand services.

Advocacy for service hub models and shelter funding 
Advocacy to other orders of government to ensure mental health, addiction, and health services, as well as housing options, are available to Calgarians accessing or leaving shelters.

Communications resource 
More frequent communications and data regarding downtown safety investments and initiatives from one publicly accessible source by Q1 2025.

Creating places where we can all feel safe and can enjoy ourselves as a community

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design studies
A crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) implementation plan to ensure physical design principles are applied to improve real and perceived safety in public spaces.

Indigenous Gathering Place
Strong partnership on the Indigenous Gathering Place initiative and opportunities to experience Indigenous cultural programs hosted out of Indigenous structures at downtown festivals and events.

Scoping a Downtown Safety and Maintenance Team 
Continued investments in downtown cleaning and safety to ensure residents and visitors feel safe.

Addressing crime and safety concerns immediately is critical

Police and uniform presence
A district front counter in the downtown accessible to the public; continued investment in the Safety Hub model allows uniformed officers to work collaboratively from centralized locations in areas with high calls for service.

Coordinated policing and enforcement services
A reduction in social disorder resulting from a more streamlined, efficient, and coordinated deployment of policing, enforcement and social services in the downtown.