This summer, The City of Calgary and the Calgary Surge are teaming up to bring free youth basketball clinics and a high-energy 3-on-3 tournament to the heart of our city. Whether you’re a future star or just looking for summer fun, everyone’s invited to get in the game!

From new homes and student energy to artistic murals, music festivals, and social enterprise, the report captures how collective efforts are bringing new life, new ideas, and new people to Downtown Calgary.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced $22.8 million in new funding for Calgary through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The new funding will be allocated to support housing initiatives in Calgary’s downtown and incentivize more secondary suites across the city.

In November 2024, Council approved $2 million annually for the Civic Partner Community Safety Grant Program to support The City’s Civic Partners operating in the downtown to address safety incidents and related escalated safety issues in the areas and community spaces surrounding their facilities.

The City of Calgary is proud to announce the launch of its new Traffic Safety Team (TST), a strategic initiative under the Traffic Safety Act and The Safer Mobility Framework. This dedicated team of eight peace officers and two sergeants will focus on enforcing speed limits in playground zones, advancing traffic safety education, and addressing noisy vehicle violations.

In November 2024, Council approved $2 million annually for the Civic Partner Community Safety Grant Program to support The City’s Civic Partners operating in the downtown to address safety incidents and related escalated safety issues in the areas and community spaces surrounding their facilities.

Action Table Calgary (ATC) is designed to provide immediate, co-ordinated support for Calgarians facing multiple risk factors and urgent safety concerns. This groundbreaking partnership between United Way of Calgary, The City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service brought together agencies from across the region to address complex cases and deliver tailored community support.

The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) launched a new program, funded by The City of Calgary’s Equity in Service Delivery Fund, to provide free specialized smoke and carbon monoxide alerting devices for eligible Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents, enhancing fire safety and inclusivity.

The City of Calgary’s Public Transit Safety Strategy reached a new milestone in Nov. 2024 with the addition of a fourth Transit Public Safety district office at CF Chinook Centre.

The City of Calgary has completed its transit peace officer hiring program, adding 26 new officers to enhance public transit safety. This milestone brings the total to 185 officers, significantly increasing the number of officers on duty at any given time.