ABOUT THIS SERVICE

Below you will find all the external services under the Council priority A Healthy and Green City. For City Council this means that Calgary is a leader in caring about the health of the environment and promotes resilient neighbourhoods where residents connect with one another and can live active, healthy lifestyles.

We wanted to hear from you about the services The City provides. Your priorities and reasons why will be used to develop the service plans and budgets for the next four years. Learn more about the 2019-2022 Service Plans and Budgets and why they are an important part in helping us deliver the services you value most.

YOUR INPUT

The survey is now closed. Thank you for sharing your input with us. Below you will find services the City provides. For each service there is a list of values that you ranked by dragging each value over to the right in the order of what was most important to you.

You also shared why that value matters to you. After each service there was a short question where you could tell us a bit about why that service matters to you.

Everything on this survey was optional.

Environmental Management

Environmental Management

This service provides leadership and support in managing environmental issues, risks, opportunities, and trends associated with the delivery of public services. This service provides climate change programs to The City, citizens, and industry.
  1. Environmental - The City takes actions to conserve, protect and enhance the environment. #
  2. Legislative Compliance -The City follows, provincial and federal environmental legislation. #
  3. Reduces risk- The City takes action to prevent or reduce environmental risks. #
  4. Resilient - The City has services that help me make it through any environmental events. #
  5. Quality - The City delivers high quality environmental management. #

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Parks & Open Spaces

Parks & Open Spaces

This service plans, builds, preserves and maintains public parks and open spaces.
  1. Wellbeing - I can go to parks and open spaces all year to be in nature, be with my friends and family, and do fun, active, educational and cultural activities. #
  2. Availability - I have parks in my community. #
  3. Safety - Parks and open spaces are safe. #
  4. Sustainability - The City protects Calgary’s natural environment and contributes to urban resilience. #
  5. Environmental -The City protect Calgary ecosystems. #

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Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Opportunities

This service provides a variety of recreation, sport and leisure activities.
  1. Accessibility - I can access recreation easily. It is inclusive, convenient, and welcoming to all Calgarians. #
  2. Affordability - The City has recreation for Calgarians of all income levels. #
  3. Quality - The City has recreation activities and services that are of a high standard and adapt over time. #
  4. Wellness - The City has services, places and spaces that allow me, my family and my community to be healthy and active. #
  5. Reconciliation - The City includes indigenous cultural expression in the design and delivery of recreation. #

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Stormwater Management

Stormwater Management

This service collects and controls stormwater and minimizes impact on the rivers.
  1. Reduces risk - The City works to reduce flooding from rain and snow melt that impacts homes, businesses and the community. #
  2. Resilient - Calgary is prepared for flooding and recovers quickly. #
  3. Environmental - The City works to keep our rivers and surrounding natural areas healthy by reducing the impact of development. #

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Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry

This service plants, maintains and protects public trees.
  1. Environmental - The City protect Calgary's forest. #
  2. Connectivity - Calgary has trees for their shade and because they make my walks more enjoyable. #
  3. Wellness - Calgary has forests for the good effects they have on my health. #
  4. Attractiveness - There are trees in my community for their beauty and the effects they have on my property values. #

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Waste & Recycling

Waste & Recycling

This service includes waste collection, management of landfills and operation of waste diversion programs to protect public health and the environment.
  1. Safety - All waste & recycling activities are performed safely. Everyone is safe at City work sites and facilities. #
  2. Reliability - Schedules for services and access to facilities is reliable and my questions are answered in a timely manner. #
  3. Environmental - Calgarians do their part in waste reduction and diversion. Waste and recycling in Calgary meets regulatory requirements to protect public health, safety and the environment. #
  4. Accessibility - The City gives me the information I need to know how to properly dispose of materials (garbage, recyclable, food and yard waste, household hazardous waste). #
  5. Affordability - Rate and user fees are transparent and fair. #

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Wastewater Collection & Treatment

Wastewater Collection & Treatment

This service collects and treats sewage. It protects public health, property and the environment.
  1. Reliability -The City works to reduce sanitary sewer backups in homes, businesses and the community. #
  2. Environmental -The City manages wastewater from toilets, sinks and drains in a way that protects the environment. #
  3. Responsiveness -The City responds quickly to a sanitary sewer backup in homes, businesses and the community. #

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Water Treatment & Supply

Water Treatment & Supply

This service manages the water supply.
  1. Availability - Drinking water is available when I need it. #
  2. Quality - Drinking water is of high quality and safe to drink. #
  3. Reliability - The City works to protect the water supply. #
  4. Responsiveness - The City responds quickly to any delays to my water service. #

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

Why did you pick your top value for this service? In a few words tell us why this matters to you.

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NEXT STEPS

City of Calgary as we build the service plans and budgets for the next four years. To see how your input will influence The City’s next four years and the services you use everyday, check back to the project page on May 17.