Core indicators for land use and mobility
The City will measure 14 Core Indicators for Land Use and Mobility (as identified in the MDP and CTP) on a continuous basis, reporting to Council, Administration and the public on the progress towards the 60-year targets prior to each business planning cycle.
| kl | Core Indicators | Metric | Baseline | 60-year target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kl: 1 | Core Indicators: Urban Expansion | Metric: Per cent of population growth accommodated within 2005 built-up area | Baseline: In 2005, the built up area was losing population equivalent to 5 per cent of the city's annual population growth. | 60-year target: 50% |
| kl: 2 | Core Indicators: Density | Metric: People per hectare | Baseline: In 2005, Calgary had a population density of 20 people per hectare. | 60-year target: 27 |
| kl: 2 | Core Indicators: Density | Metric: Jobs per hectare | Baseline: In 2005, Calgary had employment density of 11 jobs per hectare. | 60-year target: 18 |
| kl: 3 | Core Indicators: Population/Jobs Balance | Metric: Population/Jobs Ratio - Northwest | Baseline: In 2006, the population/ jobs ratio in the northwest was 3.0. | 60-year target: 3.0 |
| kl: 3 | Core Indicators: Population/Jobs Balance | Metric: Population/Jobs Ratio - Northeast | Baseline: In 2006, the population/ jobs ratio in the northeast was 1.7 | 60-year target: 1.4 |
| kl: 3 | Core Indicators: Population/Jobs Balance | Metric: Population/Jobs Ratio - Southwest | Baseline: In 2006, the population/jobs ratio in the southwest was 1.3 | 60-year target: 1.5 |
| kl: 3 | Core Indicators: Population/Jobs Balance | Metric: Population/Jobs Ratio - Southeast | Baseline: In 2006, the population/jobs ratio in the southeast was 1.2. | 60-year target: 1.5 |
| kl: 4 | Core Indicators: Mix Land Use | Metric: Land Use Diversity Index | Baseline: In 2008, land use mix diversity index was 0.53. | 60-year target: 0.7 |
| kl: 5 | Core Indicators: Residential Mix | Metric: Residential Mix Index | Baseline: In 2008, residential diversity index was 0.19. | 60-year target: 0.4 |
| kl: 6 | Core Indicators: Road and Street Infrastructure | Metric: Roads to Streets ratio | Baseline: 0.72 (42% Roads and 58% Streets) | 60-year target: 0.57 (36%Roads and 64% Streets) |
| kl: 7 | Core Indicators: Accessibility to Primary Transit Network | Metric: Per cent of population within 400m of Primary Transit Network | Baseline: LRT is the only transit service approaching Primary Transit levels of service in Calgary today. | 60-year target: 45% |
| kl: 7 | Core Indicators: Accessibility to Primary Transit Network | Metric: Per cent of jobs within 400m of Primary Transit Network | Baseline: LRT is the only transit service approaching Primary Transit levels of service in Calgary today. | 60-year target: 67% |
| kl: 8 | Core Indicators: Transit Service | Metric: Annual transit service hours per capita | Baseline: Currently, 2.2 transit service hours are provided for each resident in Calgary annually. | 60-year target: 3.7 |
| kl: 9 | Core Indicators: Goods Access | Metric: Per cent of intermodal and warehousing facilities within 1600m (actual) of Primary Goods Movement Network | Baseline: Currently, 73% of intermodal and warehousing facilities are located within 1600m of Primary Goods Movement Network. | 60-year target: 95% |
| kl: 10 | Core Indicators: Transportation Mode Split | Metric: Walking and Cycling Mode Split (all purpose trips, 24 hours, city-wide) | Baseline: In 2005, walk and bike trips contributed to 14% of all trips made. | 60-year target: 20% - 25% |
| kl: 10 | Core Indicators: Transportation Mode Split | Metric: Transit Mode Split (all purpose trips, 24 hours, city-wide) | Baseline: In 2005, 9% of all trips were made by transit. | 60-year target: 15% - 20% |
| kl: 10 | Core Indicators: Transportation Mode Split | Metric: Auto Mode Split (all purpose trips, 24 hours, city-wide) | Baseline: In 2005, 77% of all trips were made by car. | 60-year target: 65% - 55% |
| kl: 11 | Core Indicators: Accessibility to Daily Needs | Metric: Per cent of population within Major and Community Activity Centres, and 600m of Urban and Neighbourhood Corridors | Baseline: In 2006, 18% of all population was located within Major and Community Activity Centres, and 600m of Urban and Neighbourhood Corridors | 60-year target: 30% |
| kl: 12 | Core Indicators: Watershed Health | Metric: Per cent of impervious surface | Baseline: In 1998, 32% of land cover was impervious (made up of roads, parking and buildings) | 60-year target: 10% - 20% |
| kl: 13 | Core Indicators: Urban Forest | Metric: Per cent of tree canopy | Baseline: Canopy cover was 7% in 1998. | 60-year target: 14% - 20% |
| kl: 14 | Core Indicators: District Energy | Metric: Per cent of land area with densities supportive of district energy systems | Baseline: In 2005, only 0.3% of land area had densities supportive of district energy systems. | 60-year target: 1.7% |