ABOUT THIS SERVICE

Below you will find all the external services under the Council priority A Prosperous City. For City Council a prosperous City means that Calgary continues to grow as a magnet for talent, a place where there is opportunity for all, and strives to be the best place in Canada to start and grow a business.

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.

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing

This service provides housing options for low-income citizens.
  1. Affordability - The City builds new affordable homes that are accessible to low and moderate income Calgarians. #
  2. Safety - City owned affordable housing is safe, secure and well maintained #
  3. Accessibility - The City has housing programs that are clear and easy to find by housing agencies and Calgarians. #
  4. Availability - The City provides incentives to the non-profit housing sector to support building new affordable homes faster and easier. #
  5. Simplifies - The City brings people together to drive positive changes in affordable housing. #

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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

This service provides arts and cultural experiences to Calgarians and visitors.
  1. Accessibility - Arts and culture activities in Calgary are easy to find, is inclusive, convenient, and welcoming to all Calgarians. #
  2. Affordability - Arts and culture activities in Calgary are affordable. #
  3. Quality - Arts and culture programs, activities, and services are of high quality and adapt over time. #
  4. Fun/entertainment - Arts and culture programs, activities and services are enjoyable and allow me to lead a creative life. #
  5. Reconciliation - Indigenous culture is included in art and culture programs, activities and services. #

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Building Approvals

Building Approvals

This service reviews and makes decisions about applications for buildings. The decisions are based on compliance with policies, bylaws and building codes.
  1. Availability - Inspections are done in a reasonable amount of time. #
  2. Legislative compliance - The review and approval of applications and inspections meet the minimum requirements set by the building, safety, energy code acts, and land use. #
  3. Informs - Inspectors give me information about anything related to the construction permit process for all buildings that doesn’t meet the minimum requirements. #
  4. Prevention - The City takes a proactive role in prevention by enforcing regulation and having education for industry and schools. #
  5. Fairness - The City enforces various regulations where owners are not complying with Provincial and Municipal requirements. #

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Business Licensing

Business Licensing

This service provides and enforces business licenses.
  1. Responsiveness - Business license is issued within a reasonable timeframe. #
  2. Quality - Business license information is easy to find and the decisions made on applications are consistent. #
  3. Quality - Inspectors are knowledgeable and professional. #
  4. Legislative compliance - The City investigates and inspects businesses to make sure they follow the rules. #
  5. Fairness - Enforcement of business licensing is clear, fair and consistent. It is done by skilled Peace Officers. #

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Community Strategies

Community Strategies

This service creates policies to advance common goals and vision around social wellbeing.
  1. Responsiveness - The City is responsive to community issues and works on making life better for all Calgarians. #
  2. Prevention - The City supports citizens social wellbeing by preventing social and community issues. #
  3. Connectivity - The City works together with organizations to build connection. #
  4. Accessibility - The City supports everyone to belong. #
  5. Wellbeing - The City address the needs of all Calgarians. #

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Economic Development & Tourism

Economic Development & Tourism

This service coordinates economic development and tourism.
  1. Attractiveness - Calgary has attractions that are high quality and fun for Calgarians and visitors. #
  2. Quality - Economic development efforts and calgary tourism marketing are high quality. #
  3. Sustainability - Economic development and tourism support the local economy for current and future generations. #
  4. Responsiveness - Economic development and tourism reacts to changes in the economy. #
  5. Resilient - Economic development and tourism services help Calgary and Calgarians cope and recover from things that disrupt our economy. #

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Land Development & Sales

Land Development & Sales

This service supports business community growth through the development of industrial land.
  1. Availability - There is a consistent supply of serviced land for sale. #
  2. Responsiveness - Real estate sales are done quickly and my questions are answered. #
  3. Attractiveness - Serviced city-owned land is sold at fair market value. #
  4. Convenience - Serviced land prepared and ready for construction. #
  5. Resilient - The City's land portfolio is strong and it supports economic development. #

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Property Assessment

Property Assessment

This service prepares property value assessments in order to distribute local taxes.
  1. Legislative compliance - Property assessments meet all standards set by the government. #
  2. Quality - My property assessment is accurate when I get it. #
  3. Fairness - Like properties are assessed in the same way. #
  4. Reduces risk - The City reduces risks to tax revenues. #
  5. Informs - My questions are answered by knowledgeable City staff. #

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Social Programs

Social Programs

This service provides programs which offer support for social conditions in the Calgary community.
  1. Accessibility - Social programs are accessible. #
  2. Connectivity - I can get social programs that connect me to the resources I need to thrive. #
  3. Responsiveness - The social programs I access meet my needs. #
  4. Prevention - I can get the social progams to assist me in difficult situations. #
  5. Wellbeing - The City offers programs and services that meet the needs of Calgarians. #

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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.