CALGARY VITAL SIGNS 2018 REPORT Calgary Foundation. Prepared by NRG Research Group

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1 1 CALGARY VITAL SIGNS 2018 REPORT Calgary Foundation Prepared by NRG Research Group

2 2 CALGARY SNAPSHOT 2018 Calgary Snapshot (statistics as of July 2018) median age 36.7 years median household income $99,583 median personal income $64,098 average annual income: bottom 10% $11,822 top 10% $177,688 top 1% $671,993 population 1,267,344 population visible minority s is 35.7% population Indigenous is 3% (41,645) median home price $430,700 apartment vacancy rate 6.3% 2 bedroom apartment rent $1247 office vacancy rate 27.7% median charitable donation $450 unemployment rate 7.7%

3 CALGARY SNAPSHOT Rental Market Across Canada for Average 2-Bedroom Apartment Apartment Rental Vacancy Rates in Calgary $1,700 $1,500 $1,300 $1,100 $900 $700 $500 $992 $1,021 $1,258 $1,247 $1,327 $1,404 $788 $782 $1,450 $1,552 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 1.90% 1% 1.50% 5.30% 7% 6.30% $300 Canada Calgary Toronto Montreal Vancouver 0% October 2016 October 2017 Calgary s apartment rental rates are third highest, after Vancouver and Toronto. Vacancy rates in Calgary in 2016 were 7.0% and has decreased down to 6.3% in 2017, the first decrease since Vacancy rates continue to be significantly lower in both Vancouver (0.9%) and Toronto (1.0%). Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Fall 2017

4 4 Population of Calgary CALGARY SNAPSHOT Population Growth Median Age Visible Minority 1,290,000 1,260,000 1,230,000 1,200,000 1,170,000 1,267,344 1,230,915 1,235,1711,246,337 1,195, % 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% % 51.4% 22.6% 1,140, Calgary is a fairly young city, with a median age of 36.8 years. Calgary s population has increased to 1,246,337. Calgary has 33.7% visible minorities living in the city. Source: Census 2016; Statistics Canada 2018

5 5 CALGARY SNAPSHOT Calgary s Total Population vs. Indigenous Population 1,200,000 1,246, , , ,000 0 Total Population 41,645 Indigenous Population Calgary s Indigenous population represent 3% of the city s total population. Calgary also has the 5 th largest Indigenous population in Canada. As well, 44% of Calgary s Indigenous population are under 25 years old. Source: 1) Calgary Vital Priority 5 Community Connections Policy Brief March ) Vibrant Calgary Indigenous Gathering Place Brochure 2018

6 CALGARY SNAPSHOT $1,200,000 $1,000,000 Median Home Prices vs. Median Household Income $1,092,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $634,000 $430,700 $766,300 $341,300 $200,000 $0 $70,336 $99,583 $78,373 $61,790 $72,662 Canada Calgary Greater Toronto Greater Montreal Greater Vancouver Benchmark House Price April 2018 Median Household Income The average household income in Calgary is greater then the average household income of Canada. Housing prices in Calgary are also lower than the average, including the greater Toronto area and the greater Vancouver area. Sources: 1) Statistics Canada Calgary CMA, Alberta and Canada. Census Profile Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no X Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017; 2) The Canadian Real Estate Association

7 CALGARY SNAPSHOT $75, Personal Median Income per Capita in Major Canadian Cities $64,098 $66,000 Personal Median Income Per Capita Calgary CMA $60,000 $45,000 $30,000 $54,756 $47,546 $44,134 $48,074 $63,000 $60,000 $57,000 $64,098 $63,380 $62,920 $61,802 $59,968 $58,053 $15,000 $54,000 $55,372 $0 Edmonton Vancouver Calgary Montreal Toronto $51, Calgary had the highest personal income per capita of Canada's major Census Metropolitan Areas at $64,098 and has maintained this ranking for well over a decade. Calgary's growth rate in personal income per capita was 1.9% in Source: Conference Board of Canada, 2017

8 CALGARY SNAPSHOT $700,000 Average Annual Income of Calgarians (after-taxes) $671,993 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 $11,822 $177,688 Bottom 10% of Calgarians Top 10% of Calgarians Top 1% of Calgarians There is a large gap between the bottom 10% and the top 1-10% of earnings amongst Calgarians. Source: Enough for All Poverty in Calgary 2018 Prepared by Janet Eremenko and Ben Patmore

9 CALGARY SNAPSHOT 30% Office Vacancy s in Calgary 25% 20% 25% 27.70% 15% 10% 5% 0% 17.60% 9.10% 9.80% 5% Office vacancy rates began rising in 2015, around the same time that GDP growth shrunk below 0%. Office vacancy rates are at a five year high, however, GDP is showing signs of recovery. Source: Calgary Economic Development Why Calgary? Our Economy in Depth June 2018

10 10 CALGARY SNAPSHOT $500 $450 $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 Median Charitable Donations $160 $150 $160 $160 $370 $380 $380 $410 $420 $430 $440 $450 $420 $430 $450 $460 Montreal (CMA) Toronto (CMA) Calgary (CMA) Vancouver (CMA) There are fewer charitable donations being made among Calgarian tax filers and this is also the case across other Canadian cities, but the median amount made is on the rise. Calgary CMA charitable donations were the second highest median donation of major cities in Canada in Source: Statistics Canada, Financial Data and Charitable Donations data collected by CRA, Table

11 CALGARY SNAPSHOT 10.0% 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% Unemployment Rate Across Canada 9.3% 8.3% 8.0% 7.7% 6.5% 6.5% 6.9% 6.6% 6.8% 5.8% 6.0% 5.2% 4.4% 4.1% Canada Calgary Edmonton Toronto Montreal Saskatoon Vancouver May 2017 May 2018 Unemployment in Calgary has decreased over the last year. However, unemployment in Calgary is still higher than the rest of Canada. Source: Calgary Economic Development Why Calgary? Our Economy in Depth June 2018

12 12 COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey Access to quality education 71% excellent/good 6% below average/poor Access to affordable, nutritious food 44% excellent/good 21% below average/poor Ability to find suitable employment 51% excellent/good 24% below average/poor Availability of public transportation 44% excellent/good 28% below average/poor Ability to afford more than the necessities of life 44% excellent/good 24% below average/poor Availability of bike lanes 62% excellent/good 9% below/average/poor Level of poverty in Calgary 74% of Calgarians are concerned 6% aren t concerned Availability of affordable home ownership 33% excellent/good 38% below average/poor

13 13 EDUCATION/ LEARNING Calgary Classrooms with 40 + Students Elementary Jr. High School High School Overcrowding in Calgary classrooms is a concern. 304 high school classrooms in Calgary are overcrowded with 40 or more students in each class. For example, class sizes as high as 47 students in Math 30-1 at Ernest Manning High School and Physics 30 at Crescent Heights High School exist. The Alberta s Commission on Learning has set the recommended guideline for high school class sizes to 27 students/class and 56.1% of high school classes exceed this guideline. Source: 1) Alberta Government Class size by school year, jurisdiction, and grade, Alberta class size data. 2) Alberta s Commission on Learning, Reports and Recommendations

14 14 FOOD Consumer Price Index Note: Prices are measured against a base year. The base year is currently 2002, and the basket for that year is given the value of 100. In 2017, the CPI for Calgary had reached 137.8, which means that what you could buy for $100 in 2002 cost $ in Canada Calgary Vancouver Toronto Montreal Calgary continues to have a higher Consumer Price Index (CPI) than the rest of Canada. CPI includes items such as Food, Household Items, Transportation, Health & Personal Care, and more. Source: Statistics Canada. Table Consumer Price Index, annual average, not seasonally adjusted

15 15 TRANSPORTATION Canadian Transit Scores Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Toronto Montreal Calgary Transit Ridership Calgary has a Transit Score of only 43 out of this means Calgary only has a few nearby public transportation options available. Whereas Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal has Excellent Transit, meaning their transit system is convenient for the majority of trips. Overall, Calgary has 155 bus routes and 46 CTrain stations. Unfortunately, Calgary Transit Ridership has decreased by 7.6% (8.37 million trips) since its peak in Calgary Transit s ridership is closely connected with the economy and oil prices. Source: 1) Walk Score, July 2018 ( 2) Calgary Transit Funding and Fare Strategy Reviews, 2014,2017

16 16 TRANSPORTATION Canadian Walk Scores Canadian Bike Scores Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Toronto Montreal 0 Calgary Vancouver Toronto Montreal Calgary is a car-dependent city - most errands require a car in Calgary. It is the 10 th most walkable city in Canada with a Walk Score of only 48 out of 100. Calgary is a very bikeable city with a Bike Score of 74.4! Biking is convenient for most trips in Calgary. Source: 1) Walk Score, July 2018 ( 2) Winters, M., Teschke, K., Brauer, M., & Fuller, D. (2016). Bike score: Associations between urban bikeability and cycling behavior in 24 cities. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition, 1-10.

17 17 TRANSPORTATION 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2, ,438 4,905 4,533 10,003 4,972 5,031 Calgary Monthly Bike Trips May Count (downtown) 12,007 11,441 6,044 5,703 5,963 5,738 12,566 12,304 6,257 6,125 6,309 6,179 17,193 17,468 8,644 8,773 8,549 8, Calgary has added to on-street bicycle lanes and continues to focus on making the city bike-friendly. The number of bicycle commuters to downtown Calgary and back have almost doubled (46% increase) since There are now 290 km of on-street bikeways and 550 km of multi-use pathways in Calgary. On average, there are 4x as many daily winter bicycle trips than before the cycle track was installed when comparing January 2015 to January About 30% of summer cyclists stay on the roads over the winter in Calgary. Source: The City of Calgary Business District Cordon Count

18 18 WORK/ ECONOMY Tech employment in Calgary Employment 2016 Growth Average Wage Growth TOTAL TECH OCCUPATIONS 35, % $92, % Software Developers/Programmers 9, % $85, % Computer Support, Database & Systems 12, % $88, % Computer & Info. Systems Managers 2, % $108, % Technology Engineering-Related 10, % $98, % TOTAL NON-TECH OCCUPATIONS 71, % $67, % Administrative & Office Support 36, % $53, % Business Operations & Finance 24, % $86, % Marketing 11, % $73, % Calgary has become more diverse than it has ever been before in employment. Calgary has a higher mix of industries, sectors, skill levels, and employment. From , the tech industry has had a 10.3% increase in employment, the marketing industry has had a 66.2% increase in employment, and the business operations and finance industry has had a 22.7% increase in employment. The tech industry consists of 78% males and 22% females. Source: 1) CBRE 2017 Scoring Canadian Tech Talent; 2) Statistics Canada LFS (NOCs), June 2017

19 19 HOUSING Homeownership in Canada 8.0% Subsidized Households in Canada 80% 60% 6.0% 40% 20% 71% 53% 37% 66% 64% 72% 65% 47% 4.0% 2.0% 2.9% 7.1% 5.6% 5.5% 3.8% 4.1% 6.4% 7.3% 0% 0.0% Average (59%) Average (5.3%) Calgary has the second-highest rate of homeownership at 71%, compared to the average of 59%. As well, Calgary has the lowest proportion of households living in subsidized housing at 2.9%, nearly half the average in other cities (5.3%). Source: The City of Calgary, Affordable Housing Division, Housing in Canada s Big Cities May 2018 Report

20 20 HOUSING Households Waiting for Affordable Housing in Canada 80,000 87,638 60,000 40,000 20,000 25, ,351 3,934 9,119 Calgary Toronto Vancouver Montreal Across the country, thousands of people are waiting for affordable housing some with up to 9 years of waiting time. Fortunately for Calgarians, the wait isn t nearly as long as those living in other major Canadian cities. The number of households on the waitlist in Calgary has decreased by almost 10% from 2013 to Source: 1) The City of Calgary, Affordable Housing Division, Housing in Canada s Big Cities May 2018 Report; 2) Citizens for Public Justice: Affordable Housing in Canada; 3) Calgary Housing Company, 2016

21 21 POVERTY 3,700 Calgary's Homeless Population 3,500 3,601 26% decrease 3,300 3,100 3,222 2, Between 2008 and 2016, there was a per capita decrease of 26% in Calgary s homeless population. Source: Public Policy and Homelessness January 24, 2017 Prepared by: Nick Falvo, Calgary Homeless Foundation

22 22 OVERALL GRADE = B 19% 41% 28% 9% Overall rating for standard 12% of living in Calgary Standard of living is rated lowest among those aged (52% of whom rate this as excellent/good). Standard of living scores increase along with; Higher quality of life scores A stronger sense of belonging Satisfaction with work/home life balance Presence of paid employment Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

23 23 EDUCATION/ LEARNING Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE = B GRADE = B 27% 14% 44% 40% GRADE = C+ 10% 28% 23% 33% 37% 4% 7% 17% 9% Access to adult education programs Access to quality education for you and your family Affordability of post-secondary education Education ratings do not differ by gender, however, overall ratings on education are highest among those who are 65 years old or older (64% rated education as excellent/good), retired, and students (62% of both students and those retired rated education as excellent/good). OVERALL GRADE = B 12% 42% 35% 7% Overall rating for Calgary on education Calgarians are quite positive with respect to their access to education, however, affordability of post-secondary education is an issue Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

24 24 FOOD Q. How would you grade the following: Ratings on affordability of nutritious food are higher GRADE = B- 14% 34% 30% 32% 32% 15% 18% 6% 10% Affordability of nutritious food GRADE = C+ 10% Opportunities to grow your own food (i.e. backyard gardens/community gardens) with Calgary s senior population; 63% of those aged 65+ rate this as excellent/good. However, Calgarians aged between years old rated affordability of nutritious food significantly lower; 28% rated this as below average/poor. Ratings on opportunities to grow food increase with age. Therefore is there more education needed of the younger generation in terms of where to buy/how to buy? i.e. in season etc? OVERALL GRADE = B- 9% 36% 41% 10% Overall rating for Calgary on food 1 in 5 Calgarians rate the affordability of nutritious food as below average/poor a feeling that is more prevalent among those aged years. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

25 25 TRANSPORTATION Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE = B GRADE = B 19% 19% 43% 43% GRADE = B- 11% 33% OVERALL GRADE = B- 8% 39% 26% 26% 29% 7% 8% 18% 10% Availability of bicycle pathways and bike lanes Ability to get around Calgary by private vehicle Availability of public transportation to meet your needs 36% 12% Overall rating for Calgary on transportation and the ability to get around the city Calgarians are quite positive towards the availability of bike pathways/lanes, and an increase in bike commuter usage helps supports this attitude. On the other hand, Calgarians are less positive towards the availability of transportation that meets their needs. In fact Calgarians are two and a half times more likely to rate this as below average or poor (28% for public transportation vs. 11% for bike pathways/lanes). Consequently, when asked what would improve their quality of life, better transit came out as the top factor. Calgarians are quite positive in their ability to navigate Calgary by private vehicle and via bicycle pathways and bike lanes, conversely they are more negative with respect to the availability of public transportation. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

26 26 WORK/ ECONOMY Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE= B 27% 32% GRADE= B- GRADE= B- GRADE= B- 19% 17% 13% 30% 34% 31% OVERALL GRADE = C+ 5% 26% 27% 10% Ability to afford necessities, such as food, shelter, clothing 27% 15% 9% Ability to afford more than just the necessities of life 25% 13% 11% Ability to find suitable employment 31% 15% 10% Opportunities for career development and growth 35% 24% 11% Overall rating for Calgary on work/economy One in four (24%) rate their ability to find suitable employment as below average or poor and a similar proportion (25%) see their opportunities for career development and growth as below average/poor. However, 86% of Calgarians would rate their ability to afford the necessities as average or higher. Ratings on work/economy generally increase along with; o Higher quality of life scores o A stronger sense of belonging o Greater satisfaction with work/home life balance The downturn in the economy and rising unemployment rates are reflected here in the current attitudes of Calgarians with respect to work/the economy. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

27 27 HOUSING Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE = C GRADE = C+ 7% 10% 22% 23% 33% 29% 24% 21% 15% Availability of affordable rental accommodation to meet your needs 17% Availability of affordable home ownership options to meet your needs Calgary s high apartment rental rates are reflected in attitudes towards affordability where over a third (39%) rate this as below average. Data indicates there is not a lack of availability (due to current vacancy rates) but one of affordability. OVERALL GRADE = C+ 23% 40% 21% 12% Overall rating for Calgary on housing Ratings on the availability of affordable home ownership improve with age as 41% of those under 35 rate this as below average or poor (vs. 18% among those 65+). Meanwhile, ratings on availability of affordable rental accommodation show that 71% of those under 35 rated affordable rental accommodation as average to excellent. Unsurprisingly, financial/life circumstances play a role in these ratings. Those who are looking for paid work or suffering a long term illness have weaker ratings for Calgary when it comes to housing (61% of those with long term illness and 44% of those looking for paid work rate this as below average/poor). Affordability of housing is an issue for Calgarians both within the rental and home markets. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

28 28 TRANSPORTATION FREQUENCY OF FORM OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE PAST YEAR Private Vehicle Bicycle Public Transit Frequently (e.g., every day or almost every day) Occasionally (e.g., a few times a week) 72% 18% 90% 6% 17% 23% 17% 16% 33% Rarely (e.g., a few times a month or less) Never (e.g., have not used in the past year) 7% 3% 10% 31% 45% 76% 46% 21% 67% Most Calgarians travel by private vehicle (72% drive almost daily vs. 10% rarely/never drive) more often than by bus (only 6% bike almost everyday vs. 46% who rarely/never bike) and public transit (17% use almost daily vs. 67% who rarely/never use transit). Those who travel by bike almost daily tend to live in the NW or SW of Calgary, tend to be males, and are utilized by students. Those who utilize public transit almost daily tend to decrease with age (46% under 35 tend to use public transit a few times a week or more vs. 22% who are aged 55+) and are students. Calgarians mainly use private vehicle's to get to their destination.

29 29 POVERTY Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements Reducing poverty is important to the well-being of the city 3% 10% 34% 53% 87% I am concerned about the level of poverty in our city 4% 19% 42% 32% 74% All Calgarians should be entitled to a living wage 3%4% 12% 26% 56% 82% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Three quarters of Calgarians (74%) are concerned about the level of poverty in the city. There is also a strong level of agreement (87%) that reducing poverty is important to the well-being of the City. The majority of Calgarians support a living wage. Females are more concerned with the level of poverty (80% vs. 68% among males). Concern here is also very strong among volunteers (82% vs. 62% among non volunteers) and those who donate to charity (83% vs. 56%). The same skews hold true for agreement on poverty reduction being important to the well being of the city. Females are most likely to agree that all Calgarians should be entitled to a living wage (88% agree vs. 74% among males) Those who exhibit stronger concerns about poverty are also more regular volunteers and charitable donators an indication that attitudes are being translated into support for the community. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

30 30 LIVING STANDARDS KEY POINTS: The downturn in the economy and rising unemployment rates are reflected in the current attitudes of Calgarians with respect to work/the economy. However, ratings on this area tend to increase among those with higher quality of life scores and a stronger sense of belonging. Education rates fairly well among Calgarians however it is affordability of post-secondary education that is an issue. Calgarians are quite positive in their ability to navigate Calgary by private vehicle, however attitudes are more negative when it comes to the availability of public transportation. Better transportation is also the most commonly identified improvement needed for a better quality of life in Calgary. However, Calgary performs well on the availability of bike pathways/lanes and in recent years there has been an uptake in the number of bike commuters. 1 in 4 Calgarians currently rate the affordability of nutritious food as below average/poor a feeling that is more prevalent among younger age groups. Within the area of housing, affordability is an issue across both the rental and home markets. Indigenous Peoples continue to be very overrepresented in the population experiencing homelessness and poverty.

31 31 TRANSPORTATION A CLOSER LOOK AT TRANSPORTATION RATINGS AMONG CALGARIANS: Overall, Calgary performs well on the availability of bike pathways/lanes, particularly, those retired and over 55 years old are happy with the availability of bicycle pathways and bike lanes (72% rate this as excellent/good vs. 59% among those 54 years old and under). Males tended to give higher ratings for the availability of bicycle pathways/lanes (66% rate this as excellent/good vs. 60% among females). Students (74%) and those under 35 years (70%) have higher ratings with respect to their ability to get around Calgary by private vehicle, versus those 35+ (only 59% rate this as excellent/good). Seniors (65+) have the highest ratings with respect to availability of public transport - 59% rate this as excellent/good while ratings among younger age groups are lower (39%). Anecdotally, seniors tend to have a stronger reliance on public transportation and their choice of residence may include a closer proximity to public transportation routes. Calgary s extensive pathway network is appreciated by Calgarians - bike paths are well used and usage for these as a means of getting to work is on the increase.

32 32 WORK/ ECONOMY A CLOSER LOOK AT WORK/ECONOMY RATINGS AMONG CALGARIANS: Ratings on work/economy generally increase along with; o Higher quality of life scores o A stronger sense of belonging o Greater satisfaction with work/home life balance Being able to afford the necessities in life is something that is rated consistently across gender and almost all ages, with the exception of it being slightly higher for seniors 65+ (94% rated as average/excellent vs 84% between those aged years). However, when it comes to being able to afford more than the necessities, the gap grows larger (90% of seniors rated as average-excellent vs. 75% for those aged years). Relative to those working in the business sector, those in government jobs are more likely to have positive ratings for Calgary s economy (35% of those working in the business sector rate Calgary s economy as excellent/good vs. 43% among those working in the government) Being able to find suitable employment is an area with weak ratings among those aged (27% of whom rate this as below average/poor). This age bracket is closest to retirement and hence a change in employment status (i.e. redundancy) is likely to have the largest impact due to limited potential hiring opportunities. Early signs indicating some recovery in Calgary economy as GDP is now moving in a positive direction, but there is still a 8.0% rate of unemployment, the highest of any major city in Canada. In addition, perceptions around work/economy in Calgary are weak.

33 33 POVERTY Calgarians experiencing chronic homelessness Experienced childhood trauma (neglect, domestic violence & abuse, having parents with addiction issues etc) At a rate 5x higher than the general population People who have experienced at least 4 types of childhood trauma are 12x more likely to have attempted suicide 7x more likely to be alcoholics 10x more likely to have injected street drugs More likely to be violent Adverse childhood experiences plays a key role in chronic homelessness. There is a link between childhood trauma and future mental health problems. Source: Milaney, K., Williams, N., & Dutton, D. J. (2018). Falling through the cracks: How the community-based approach has failed Calgary s chronically homesless. The School of Public Policy Publications, 11, 1-39.

34 34 COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey Affordability of recreation/leisure activities 45% excellent/good 23% below average/poor Access to timely health care 63% excellent/good 12% below average/poor Neighbourhood safety 74% excellent/good 7% below average/poor Happiness with social networks 69% excellent/good 14% below average/poor Ability to cope with daily stress 73% excellent/good 19% below average/poor Mental health 66% excellent/good 12% below average/poor

35 HEALTH/ WELLBEING Alberta Suicide Deaths Alberta Fentanyl-Related Deaths South Calgary Edmonton North 0 South Calgary Central Edmonton North * The Calgary zone saw a decrease in the number of suicides since There has been a sharp increase fentanyl-related deaths in Calgary and is still on the rise. Source: 1) Centre for Suicide Prevention & Alberta Health Analytics and Performance; 2) Alberta Health: Reporting Branch Opioids and substances of misuse: Alberta Q1 Interim Report 2018

36 36 HEALTH/ WELLBEING Medical Assistance in Dying (June 2016-June 2018) South Calgary Central Edmonton North Average Age of Calgarians Receiving Medically Assisted Deaths South Calgary Central Edmonton North 68 Calgary ranks second behind Edmonton on the number of medically assisted deaths in Alberta. Across the province the average age is above 70 and is highest in central Alberta and Edmonton (72). In Calgary, average age is 70. Source: Alberta Health Services Data & Stats. Current as of June 30, 2018

37 Source: Statistics Canada. Table Measured adult body mass index (BMI) (World Health Organization classification), by age group and sex, Canada and provinces, Canadian Community Health Survey Nutrition HEALTH/ WELLBEING 50.0% 45.0% 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 35.0% 30.9% Overweight or Obesity Rates in Canada 27.4% 45.9% 32.2% 25.9% 37.6% 36.5% 21.4% Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario British Columbia 23.1% Quebec Overweight (BMI ) Obese (BMI 30 or higher) Saskatchewan has Canada s highest obesity rate, with 45.9% of adults, with British Columbia having the lowest obesity rate, with 21.4% of adults. Alberta remains quite high, with 30.9% of adults with obesity, with a total of 65.9% of Alberta s adult population being either overweight or obese.

38 38 HEALTH/ WELLBEING 30% Childhood Obesity & Overweight Rates in Alberta in Rural vs. Urban Areas 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 26.9% Rural 18.6% Urban Approximately 19.1% (>90,000) children ages years old, living in Alberta, are overweight or obese (no Alberta data for ages 5-11) 30% of youth entering adulthood meet the criteria for overweight or obesity. Children and youth who meet the criteria for overweight or obesity are at risk to suffer from several health conditions previously seen almost exclusively among adults, including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Children and youth living in Alberta are more likely to be overweight or have obesity if they live in rural (26.9%) vs. living in non-rural (18.6%) areas. Source: Alberta Health Services Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Strategic Clinic Network Facts Sheet A Look on Childhood Obesity, February 2017.

39 39 SAFETY Adult Custody Admissions to Correctional Services in Alberta (Daily Adult Inmate Count) 2,210 1,494 Indigenous Non-Indigenous Recently, the average daily adult inmate count in our Alberta correctional facilities was 3,704. Indigenous inmates make up 40.3% of incarcerated adults in Alberta in 2017/2018. In the past decade, Indigenous inmates were 39% of the population in & , and 36% in , meaning there has been an increase in the number of Indigenous inmates. This is an issue as Alberta s Indigenous population only makes up 6% of the population. Source: Statistics Canada Table:

40 40 SAFETY Calgary Break and Enter Crimes Calgary Vehicle Thefts & Attempts There has been an increase in the number of break and enter crimes and vehicle thefts/attempts. Source: 1) Calgary Police Statistical Reports, 2017; 2) Indigenous Relations Annual Report

41 41 SAFETY Calgary Sexual Offences Calgary Domestic Violence Crimes 20,000 18,769 15,000 14,035 13,555 10,000 5, The number of domestic crimes in Calgary have been subtly decreasing. However, we have seen an increase in the number of sexual offences. Source: Calgary Police Statistical Reports, 2017

42 42 SAFETY Five women s shelters in Calgary reported the following aggregated statistics in : women and children were admitted by 2 emergency and 3 second-stage women s shelters (586 women and 691 children) 4,169 women and 2,456 children requesting shelter were turned away due to lack of shelter capacity Source: Cat VanWielingen Data and Project Advisor Alberta Council of Women s Shelters Women s Shelter information Source: Calgary Police Statistical Reports, 2017

43 43 Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE = B+ 36% 29% 44% 45% The degree to which you feel safe in your home GRADE = B GRADE = B 27% 34% 15% 18% 20% 4% 5% 13% 8% The degree to which you feel safe in your neighbourhood I feel I know my neighbours well enough to ask for help / offer my assistance when needed Those living in the NW, SW, and SE feel safe in their neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, those living in the NE have significantly lower ratings. Only 18% of those living in the NE rate feeling safe in their neighbourhood as excellent vs. 30% for the NW, 33% for the SW, and 30% for the SE. Ratings are also higher from those who have a higher sense of belonging to their local community when it comes to knowing neighbours well enough to ask for help (92% of these individuals rated excellent/good). As well, as age increases, Calgarians tend to know their neighbours well enough to ask for help (84% of seniors 65+ rate this as excellent/good vs. 49% from those under 35 years). Males (78% vs. 72% females) and seniors 65+ (86% vs. 73% between 18-64) tend to feel safer in their neighbourhoods. Calgarians typically feel safe in their homes and neighbourhoods but younger Calgarians are a little less certain about knowing their neighbours well enough to ask for help. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

44 44 HEALTH/ WELLBEING Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE= B GRADE= B GRADE= B GRADE= B 31% 24% 22% 23% GRADE= B- 13% 40% 42% 45% 40% 32% 20% 7% Opportunities to take part in leisure and recreation activities of your choice 21% 10% 8% Your state of mental health 22% 8% 11% Your state of physical health 23% 9% 9% Your ability to access health care in a timely manner 32% 14% 9% Affordability of leisure and recreation activities of your choice Ratings on health and wellbeing generally increase along with; o Higher quality of life scores o A stronger sense of belonging o Greater satisfaction with work/home life balance Ratings on physical health and opportunities to take part in leisure/recreation activities are consistent among the age groups, however mental health ratings improve with age (89% for Seniors 65+ rated as excellent/good vs 58% for those under 35) as well as the perceived affordability of leisure/recreation activities (82% for Seniors 65+ rated as excellent/good vs 69% for those under 35) Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

45 45 WELLNESS Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements I am surrounded by loving family, companions, or friends 2% 5% 11% 31% 51% 82% I am satisfied with my home life 3% 6% 12% 39% 40% 79% I have a high level of self-esteem and self-respect 4% 9% 17% 36% 34% 70% I feel that I am able to cope with my daily stress 3% 11% 14% 39% 34% 72% I feel a strong sense of purpose in my life 5% 10% 18% 36% 32% 68% I am happy with my social network 4% 10% 18% 38% 31% 69% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Almost 1 in 8 of Calgarians are satisfied with their home life (79%) and a very similar proportion (82%) are surrounded by loving families, companions or friends. Happiness with social networks remains relatively static among those under 55 (64%) but increases among those aged 55+ (73% among those and 84% among those 65+). Agreement on this area is stronger among longer term Calgary residents (37% of those who have been here 10+ years strongly agree vs. 20% among those who have been here less than 5 years). Those with weak sense purpose in life tend to be those who are also more likely to be unable to cope with their daily stress, i.e. those who are unemployed, looking for paid work or suffering from a long term illness. Those with a strong sense of purpose in life are also more likely to be active volunteers, regular donors to charity and have a strong quality of life and strong sense of belonging to their community.

46 46 COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey Calgary needs more opportunities (employment, housing, education) for Indigenous populations 53% agree 18% disagree Calgarians are accepting of minority populations 65% agree 16% disagree Calgary is a great place to raise children 69% agree 9% disagree Calgarians frequency of volunteering 37% monthly 23% never Calgarians personal finance stress levels 31% rarely/never 36% sometimes 34% often Calgary is a great place for seniors to live 37% agree 30% disagree

47 47 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 6,000 Children on Welfare in Alberta (monthly average) 5,000 4,000 4,862 5,056 3,000 2,000 2,207 2,227 1,000 0 Apr Mar 2017 Apr Mar 2018 Indigenous Non-Indigenous Indigenous children make up approximately 10% of the child and youth population in Alberta. However, in March 2018, 70% of children and youth in the child welfare system were Indigenous. There has been a 4% increase in the number of Indigenous children in the child welfare system from the previous year Source: Source: Alberta Human Services Child Intervention Statistics

48 48 IMMIGRANT NEWCOMERS 140, , ,000 Calgary Low Income Population 121,995 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Total Living in Low Income 44,865 Immigrants Living in Low Income Of the 121,995 Calgarians living in low income, 44,865 are immigrants living in low income. The total number of immigrants living in low income is 44,865. The immigrant count in the Calgary metropolitan area has grown from 197,175 (2001) to 404,700 (2016), increasing the immigrant percentage of Calgary s population to 29.4%. Source: 1) Enough for all Poverty in Calgary Report, June 2018; 2) Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no X

49 49 YOUTH 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 11.6% 11.1% 12.8% Youth Unemployment Rate in Canada (Ages Years) 13.7% 16.7% 15.3% 12.4% 13.3% Canada Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Saskatoon Vancouver 13.8% 11.1% 10.4% April 2017 April % 14.2% 14.8% 9.3% 6.9% Youth unemployment in Calgary has increased over the last year, ranking on par with Winnipeg. Calgary has having higher youth unemployment relative most major cities in Canada Source: Calgary Economic Development, May 2018 Why Calgary? Our Economy in Depth

50 50 SENIORS Calgary Rent for Independent Senior Living Less than $2,500 $2,500-$3,499 $3,500 and more 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 53.7% 31.2% 15.1% 23% 33.8% 43.1% 11.3% 30.6% 58.1% Independent Living: residents don t receive high-level care (that is, the resident receives less than 1.5 hours of care per day) or is not required to pay an extra amount to receive highlevel care. Regional terms for this type of space may vary across the country. Calgary Edmonton Rest of Alberta Calgary Edmonton Rest of Alberta % 25.5% 9.3% 31.3% 29% 39.7% 14.4% 41.8% 43.8% Relative to other cities in Alberta, Calgary has the highest rental rate for senior housing and has risen since In 2018, 65.2% of the seniors in Calgary living in Independent Living pay $3,500/month or more for rent. Source: Canada Mortgage and housing corporation 2018 Seniors' Housing Report Alberta

51 51 SENIORS 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Calgary Vacancy Rates for Independent Senior Living 4.8% 6.4% 10.4% 13% 18.9% 7.1% 6.3% 4.2% 5.6% 9.1% 16.1% 13.1% 15.2% 13.8% Calgary Edmonton Rest of Alberta 19.1% Independent Living: residents don t receive high-level care (that is, the resident receives less than 1.5 hours of care per day) or is not required to pay an extra amount to receive high-level care. Regional terms for this type of space may vary across the country Since 2014, the vacancy rate for seniors independent living spaces has more than quadrupled in Calgary (14.1% increase). Rising rental costs in Calgary may be a contributing factor. From 2017, the vacancy rate increase was the largest in Calgary amongst all cities in Alberta, up by 5.9% to 18.9%. Other cities in Alberta have increased no more than 1.2x since 2014 (increased by 2% for Edmonton and 3% for the rest of the cities in Alberta) Source: Canada Mortgage and housing corporation 2018 Seniors' Housing Report Alberta

52 52 CITIZENSHIP Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE = A- GRADE = B+ 45% 39% 33% 36% 17% 18% Ratings do not differ by gender, however, Calgarians 55+ have higher citizenship ratings relative to their younger counterparts. 85% (55-64 years) and 93% (65+) rate the opportunities as excellent/good vs. 74% among Calgarians aged years. 80% (55-64 years) and 89% (65+) rate the ability to exercise their individual rights/freedoms as excellent/good vs. 72% among Calgarians aged years. Opportunities for you to participate in democratic processes Being 12% able to exercise your individual rights and freedoms Citizenship ratings grow stronger with higher quality of life ratings and a stronger sense of belonging. Calgarians are pretty positive about their opportunities to participate in citizenship activities Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

53 53 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements I am personally committed to taking part in activities that strengthen democracy (i.e. voting, write a letter to a politician, attending public meetings) 5% 8% 21% 33% 33% 66% I participate actively in my community of interest (i.e. sports organization, arts group, nature group, spiritual group) 10% 11% 21% 30% 28% 58% I feel I have the opportunity to make a difference in my community 6% 10% 28% 35% 22% 57% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Those more likely to participate in their community of interest are those who are satisfied with their work/home life balance (65% agree) and those with a strong sense of belonging (78% agree). Strength of community engagement increases with higher quality of life scores and is associated with a higher frequency of volunteering/donating to charity. Those aged under 35 are less likely to feel they have the opportunity to make a difference in their community (51% agree vs. 58% for seniors 65+) and are less committed to taking part in activities that strengthen democracy (60% participate vs 76% for seniors 65+). Over 1 in 2 Calgarians are engaged in some way in their community or feel they have the opportunity to make a difference in their community. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

54 54 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements There should be more opportunities to support crosscultural education and awareness based on recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 10% 8% 29% 27% 27% 53% More should be done to create opportunities for Indigenous peoples (i.e. employment, education, housing) 11% 12% 25% 25% 28% 52% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree More than 1 in 2 Calgarians (53%) feel there should be more opportunities to support cross-cultural education and awareness based on recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A similar proportion (52%) feel more should be done to create opportunities for Indigenous Peoples (i.e. employment, education, housing). Females, those aged under 45, and students are more likely to be in agreement with these statements. The degree of neutrality around opportunities for Indigenous Peoples could potentially indicate a degree of unawareness Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

55 55 IMMIGRANT NEWCOMERS Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements Inclusion of people from different cultures benefits everyone 4% 14% 29% 50% 79% Calgarians are accepting of people with different backgrounds 4% 12% 19% 49% 16% 65% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Calgarians are largely in agreement that inclusion benefits everyone and two thirds (65%) feel that Calgarians are accepting of people with different backgrounds. These perceptions do not change with respect to length of time in Calgary, however those with a weaker sense of belonging are more likely to disagree that Calgary is accepting of people with different backgrounds (39% among those with a very weak sense of belonging) Calgarians have a strong degree of conviction around the benefit of inclusion in society and Calgarians acceptance of people from different backgrounds is equally evident to both newcomers and longer term residents Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

56 56 YOUTH Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements Calgary is a great place to raise children 7% 22% 42% 26% 69% Youth in Calgary have opportunities to be involved in their communities 7% 20% 51% 20% 71% Youth in Calgary have sufficient opportunities for employment 7% 21% 28% 35% 9% 44% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree About 7 in 10 (71%) agree that youth in Calgary have opportunities to be involved in their communities, however, only a little over 4 in 10 (44%) agree that Calgary youth have sufficient opportunities for employment. For about 7 in 10, Calgary is seen as a great place to raise children. Females tended to agree Calgary is a great place to raise children, more so than males (72% of females agreed vs. 65% of males). While there are some potential issues around sufficient opportunities for youth employment in Calgary, about 7 in 10 agree the city is a great place to raise children Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

57 57 WORK / HOME LIFE BALANCE SATISFACTION WITH WORK/HOME LIFE BALANCE 5% 15% 20% 41% 19% 60% total satisfaction Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Females and males are equally happy with their work/home life balance while satisfaction does increase with age (56% satisfaction among those under 35 vs. 66% among those aged 55-64). Unsurprisingly, retirees exhibit the most satisfaction here at 81%. Satisfaction with work/home life balance increases along with higher quality of life scores and a stronger sense of belonging. Three fifths of Calgarians are satisfied with their work/home life balance Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

58 58 SENIORS Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements Calgary is a great place for seniors to live 10% 20% 33% 30% 7% 37% Seniors in Calgary generally have a high standard of living 11% 24% 32% 27% 5% 33% Seniors have access to affordable housing 15% 30% 30% 22% 3% 26% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Only a third (33%) believe that seniors in Calgary generally have a high standard of living and a quarter (26%) feel they have access to affordable housing. Relative to other parts of Alberta, there is less availability of housing under $3,500 per month. Among all Calgarians, feelings are divided on whether or not Calgary is a great place for seniors to live however feelings are more positive among those aged 65+ (here 49% feel this is true). Affordable housing is a key issue for seniors living in Calgary Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

59 59 OTHER WELLNESS INDICATORS FREQUENCY OF STRESS RELATING TO PERSONAL FINANCES Very rarely/never Rarely 13% 18% 31% rarely/never encounter stress due to personal finances FREQUENCY OF FEELING LONELY Very rarely/never 21% Rarely 29% 49% rarely/never feel lonely Sometimes 36% Sometimes 34% Often Very often/always 20% 14% 34% often encounter stress due to personal finances Often Very often/always 12% 4% 16% often feel lonely Males are less inclined to feel stress relating to personal finances (29% often feel stress vs. 37% among females). The incidence of this type of stress diminishes with age and is weakest among those aged 65+ (64% of whom never or rarely feel this stress). Loneliness is most prevalent among those aged under 35 (22% of whom often/always feel lonely vs. 5% among those aged 65+). Loneliness is also more likely to effect those looking for work (37% of whom arte often lonely) and those going through a long term illness (50%). Loneliness and the frequency of encountering stress due to personal finances diminishes with higher quality of life scores and diminishes with greater levels of satisfaction with work/home life balance. Personal finance stress is currently affecting over 2 in 3 Calgarians, while loneliness affects 1 in 2 both of these are more prevalent among the younger generations. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

60 60 DONATING/ VOLUNTEERING FREQUENCY OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS FREQUENCY OF VOLUNTEERING Once a month 31% REGULAR Once a month 37% REGULAR Once every 3 months 19% SEMI-REGULAR Once every 3 months 13% SEMI-REGULAR Once every 6 months Once a year 16% 26% INFREQUENT Once every 6 months Once a year 11% 16% INFREQUENT Never 8% NON DONATOR Never 23% NON VOLUNTEER 92% of Calgarians state they donate to charity and 77% of Calgarians volunteer their time. These two acts also go hand in hand for many; 71% of those who are semi regular or regular volunteers also donate to charity on a regular or semi-regular basis. Volunteering frequency increases with age as 27% of those aged under 35 consider themselves regular volunteers while among those aged 65+ this increases to 53% (this same age skew exists with respect to charitable donations). Frequency or incidence of volunteering does not differ between those in paid work or students, however, those looking for paid work are more infrequent volunteers (40%) than regular volunteers (22%). Calgarians give to their communities in the form of both money and time and regular volunteers indicate higher quality of life scores, feel they have a stronger sense of belonging and are more satisfied with their work/home life balance Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

61 61 BELONGING SENSE OF BELONGING FREQUENCY OF FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE/OUT OF PLACE Very strong Somewhat strong 18% 49% 67% have a strong sense of belonging Very rarely/never Rarely 45% 25% 70% rarely/never feel uncomfortable Somewhat weak Very weak 27% 6% 33% have a weak sense of belonging Sometimes Often Very often/always 22% 6% 3% 9% often feel uncomfortable Strength of belonging increases with age and conversely feelings of discomfort diminish with age. o Among those under 35, almost two thirds (64%) have a strong sense of belonging while amongst seniors 65+ this increases to 83%. o 90% of those aged 65+ rarely or never feel uncomfortable, while among those aged under 35, 64% feel the same way. In addition, 26% of the under 35s sometimes feel uncomfortable. Those with a strong sense of belonging includes those in the NW or SW (70% vs. 62% among those in the SE/NE), those who have been living in Calgary for >10 years (68% vs. 60% among those who have lived in Calgary for up to 5 years) and regular volunteers (75%) or charitable donators (73%). Those more likely to have a weak sense of belonging include those currently unemployed (44%) or looking for work (44%), non volunteers (44%) and those who infrequently (37%) or never (50%) donate to charity. Two thirds of Calgarians have a strong sense of belonging a feeling that increases with age Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

62 62 VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES INCIDENCE OF VOLUNTEERING IN CALGARY: 77% % WHO ARE REGULAR VOLUNTEERS (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH): 37% Top 3 areas volunteered in: 38% 29% 26% Local/Community Specific event/fundraising Education Other popular areas: 21% 19% 20% 18% 19% Sports/recreation Arts/Heritage Children/Youth Social justice Religion Less common areas: 13% 13% 13% 9% Seniors Environment Hospitals/health Animal welfare Community/special events and education based activities prove the most common among Calgary volunteers Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

63 63 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS KEY POINTS: For the most part, Calgarians are quite connected in their communities o Over 1 in 2 Calgarians are engaged in some way in their community or feel they have the opportunity to make a difference in their community. o Calgarians have a strong degree of conviction around the benefit of inclusion in society and Calgarians acceptance of people from different backgrounds is equally evident to both newcomers and longer term residents. o Calgarians are pretty positive about their opportunities to participate in citizenship activities. o Calgarians give to their communities in the form of both money and time and regular volunteers indicate higher quality of life scores, feel they have a stronger sense of belonging, and are more satisfied with their work/home life balance. Calgarians typically feel safe in their homes/neighbourhoods but when it comes to knowing their neighbors well enough to ask for help they are a little less certain. While potential issues exist around insufficient youth employment opportunities, 7 in 10 agree the city is a great place to raise children. Among those 65+, 1 in 2 feel Calgary is a great place for seniors to live, however, affordable housing is a key issue for seniors living in Calgary. There is an absence of current trend data related to health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, what limited data exist exemplifies that Indigenous Peoples are substantially overrepresented in terms of poverty The median child care fees for infants and toddlers are lower in Calgary relative to Vancouver and Toronto. Indigenous Peoples continue to be very overrepresented in the population experiencing homelessness and poverty.

64 64 COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey Availability of local arts programs and events 62% excellent/good 10% below average/poor Affordability of local arts programs and events 40% excellent/good 23% below average/poor The arts enrich local communities 81% agree 3% disagree The arts build appreciation for other cultures/perspectives 70% agree 8% disagree Maintaining cultural heritage is important 71% agree 7% disagree The need for a greater emphasis on public art 52% agree 21% disagree

65 65 VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE Calgary Growth by Cultural Infrastructure for Visual Arts Spaces and Performing Arts Spaces Calgary Edmonton Toronto In both performing arts and visual art spaces, Calgary had the second lowest total number of spaces, and was conspicuous by its lack of any spaces with signature architecture. Calgary s combined total of visual and performing arts spaces was the lowest between these three cities. On a per capita basis, Calgary s performing arts seat inventory was significantly lower than any of the benchmarked cities and less than half the inventory of Austin, Vancouver, or Seattle. Source: Calgary Arts Development Arts & Calgary Infrastructure: Building On Our Momentum Report

66 66 VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE 20 Calgary 10 Year Change in Number of Seats per 1000 Residents Calgary Edmonton Toronto During the past 10 years, Calgary s population has grown by 20.9%. During this time Calgary has added 4,693 seats to their total inventory (with 2,900 of these seats provided through the Grey Eagle Event Centre). At seats per 1,000 residents, Calgary s current inventory is growing but remains much lower than Edmonton s seats per 1,000 residents and Toronto s Source: Calgary Arts Development Arts & Calgary Infrastructure: Building On Our Momentum Report

67 67 VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE Calgarians Work in an Artist Occupation Children and Youth participated in arts and education activities in in direct economic output through Calgary s investment in its arts sector Calgary Volunteers Volunteer-hours put toward non-profit arts organizations Many Calgarians engage with the arts in some way, whether it be via volunteer, participating in arts activities, or working in an arts sector. Source: Calgary Arts Development (CADA)

68 68 VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE 60% Key Demographic Segments within Arts in Calgary Comparison 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 19.8% CDN 10% CND 9.7% YYC 3% 4% 7% Deaf or hard of hearing People with disabilities People experiencing mental illness 35.7% YYC 14% Visible minorities This compares data on key demographic segments within the arts (compared to either Calgary or national stats depending on availability). Calgary Arts Sector CDN (Canada) / YYC (Calgary) Data was collected from artists, staff, and volunteers who work with the 150+ not-for-profit arts organizations that receive operating grants from Calgary Arts Development. This shows the arts sector has room for improvement, a viewpoint shared by the sector and something Calgary Arts Development plan to support the arts community in addressing through their next four-year strategy. The most notable difference is the visible minorities group, with only 14% of Calgarians in the arts sector being visible minorities, when Calgary has 35.7% visible minorities as a whole. Source: Calgary Arts Development (CADA)

69 69 VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE ARTS KEY POINTS: Calgarians view the Arts as dialing up community connectedness and this feeling is particularly evident among those with a strong sense of belonging and quality of life. Calgarians are largely in agreement that arts and culture enrich communities making them a better place to live (over 8 in 10 would agree with this statement). Calgarians see the Arts as broadening their horizons from an internal and external perspective. Arts is a medium by which they can express themselves and also be exposed to new ideas. Arts can also offer individuals pride in their city, a sentiment most strongly exemplified among those with a higher quality of life. The vast majority of Calgarians engage with the arts in various ways such as through volunteer, educational programs, art programs etc The number of performing art spaces and visual art spaces have grown in Calgary, however, is still lacking when compared amongst other cities in Canada o Arts space (venue seating) is not keeping pace with population growth

70 70 Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE = B 18% GRADE = B- 9% 44% 31% 29% 38% 7% 16% 7% 7% Availability of arts programs and events to meet your needs Affordability of arts programs and events to meet your needs Ratings on both availability and affordability of arts programs/events increase with 8% age and are stronger among those with a higher quality of life / sense of belonging. 61% of Calgarians rated the availability of arts programs and events to meet their needs to be excellent/good. Whereas only 39% rated the affordability of arts programs and events as excellent/good. OVERALL GRADE = B- 11% 40% 35% 9% Overall 12% rating for Calgary on Arts For Calgarians the issue with arts is affordability rather than availability Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

71 71 NEIGHBOURHOOD BENEFITS Q. Some people say the arts offer many benefits to neighbourhood communities some of the benefits are listed below. Of these which are most important to you? Contributes to a sense of community Makes the neighbourhood a better place to live 57% 54% Brings neighbours together 40% Engages young people Supports local businesses Makes a community safer Engages seniors Other None - don't believe there are any benefits 2% 12% 10% 15% 27% 33% Females are more inclined to feel that arts contributes to a sense of community (63% vs. 50% among males) Students are more likely to feel that arts engages young people (49%) The stronger someone s sense of belonging and quality of life the more they are likely to see the benefits of arts in terms of; o Contributing to a sense of community o Making neighourhoods a better place to live o Bringing neighbours together Calgarians see the Arts as playing a role in community connectedness a sentiment that holds strong particularly among those with a strong sense of belonging and quality of life Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

72 72 VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements Arts and culture enrich communities making them a better place to live A strong arts and culture scene is key to creating a vibrant city I enjoy the theatrical arts Art helps bring people together Arts and culture is important to me I enjoy attending festivals and/or concerts Maintaining cultural heritage is important to me The arts help me appreciate other perspectives and cultures I enjoy the expression of visual and hand-made arts There should be greater emphasis on public art in Calgary 2% 15% 5% 15% 6% 16% 5% 20% 8% 18% 7% 19% 5% 22% 6% 21% 7% 22% 11% 11% 33% 35% 34% 35% 33% 35% 35% 35% 39% 27% 25% 49% 43% 40% 38% 38% 36% 36% 35% 30% 27% 81% 77% 75% 73% 71% 71% 70% 70% 69% 52% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Females are more likely to agree with all of these statements and agreement increases along with higher quality of life scores and feelings of belonging. Those under 45 are most likely to agree that; o There should be a greater emphasis on public art in Calgary (58% vs. 45% among those 45 and over) o Arts help bring people together (75% vs. 69% among those 45 and over) Over 8 in 10 Calgarians feel arts and culture enrich communities making them a better place to live Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

73 73 INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS Q. Some people say the arts offer many benefits to individual some of the benefits are listed below. Of these which are most important to you? Exposes people to new ideas Helps people express or develop creative talents 47% 51% Provides a creative outlet for people Entertains 38% 37% Contributes to their social lives Makes me feel proud of where I live Relieves stress Connects spiritually None - don't believe there are any personal benefits 7% 12% 23% 23% 22% In general, females are more likely to see individual benefits offered by the arts Retirees are most likely see the entertainment benefit provided by the arts (44%) The stronger someone s quality of life the more they are likely to see the benefits of arts in terms of: o Exposing people to new ideas o Making someone feel proud of where they live o Contributing to their social lives Calgarians see the Arts as broadening horizons from an internal and external perspective it is an outlet to both express oneself and be exposed to new ideas. Arts can also offer individuals pride in their city a factor that is more strongly exemplified among those with a higher quality of life. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

74 74 Green spaces and parks 74% excellent/good 6% below average/poor Opportunities for recycling 80% excellent/good 5% below average/poor Protection of rivers and wetlands Air quality 64% excellent/good 8% below average/poor 70% excellent/good 5% below average/poor Water quality 77% excellent/good 5% below average/poor Alternative transportation options (to reduce carbon emissions) COMMENTS OF CALGARIANS Highlights from 2018 Vital Signs survey 41% excellent/good 23% below average/poor The balance between Calgary s built environment and the natural environment 53% excellent/good 14% below average/poor

75 75 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Calgary Water Withdrawals 250,000 Megalitres of Water 200, , ,000 50, , , , , Benchmark In 2017, annual water withdrawn from the Bow and Elbow rivers was 188,507 mlitres (ML), which is 378 litres per capita per day. This was about 8% higher than in 2016, likely due to an uncharacteristically hot and dry summer and fall conditions experienced that year. However, Calgary remained below the 2003 benchmark of 212,500 ML and Calgary is well on track to meet the 2033 target of 350 litres per capita per day, a slight increase from recent years. Source: City of Calgary

76 76 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Reduction in Waste (seasonal dependencies) Kg/person Waste Per Capita in Calgary Waste landfilled per capita has trended downward since This may be due to our efforts to divert our waste with our waste management system. Calgary had set a goal to reduce their waste to 410 kg/person by December 2018, however, Calgary has already met their goal, sitting at 368 kg/person as of December Source: City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services

77 77 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Single Family Waste Composition Contamination 18% Recyclable 58% Compostable 12%- 15% 2%- 5% 24% Landfill The City of Calgary conducts random checks on the blue and green carts for contamination rates (the rate at which the wrong item is placed in the wrong bin). The contamination rate for the Green Cart program is approximately 2-5% and for the Blue Cart program is approximately 12-15%. The City of Calgary has a goal to divert 70% of our waste from our city landfills by Source: City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services, 2018

78 78 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Calgary Concentration of Ozone (Annual average) Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver Canadians are exposed to air pollutants on a daily basis, which can cause adverse health and environmental effects. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ground-level ozone (O3) are key components of smog and have been associated with pulmonary and cardiovascular health issues even at very low levels. Ground-level ozone is a harmful pollutant and a major component of summer time smog. During hot weather conditions, emissions of chemicals from automobiles, industry, and other non-natural sources can produce high ozone levels. When compared to 2015, the 2016 O3 concentrations declined in Calgary, whereas it either stayed the same or increased in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto. Source: Environment Canada Indicators

79 79 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Calgary Concentration of Fine Particulate Matter (Annual average) Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver Fine particulate matter is an air pollutant. It comes from many natural and human activities, including wildfires, automobiles, industrial burning, and wood burning. Exposure to fine particulate matter has been associated with several serious health effects including heart and lung disease. Calgary s particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere has dropped from 8.5 to 5.2 micrograms per cubic meter in a year. Particulate matter episodes in Calgary are mainly influenced by forest fire smoke in the summertime. It is also influenced by vehicle and industrial emissions during stagnant wind conditions in the wintertime. Calgary (5.2) is better than Toronto (7.0) and Montreal (7.1) when it comes to particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere. The World Health Organization's guideline for annual average concentration of particulate matter is 10.0 micrograms per cubic meter. Source: Environment Canada Indicators

80 80 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Calgary Dog Lovers Calgarians are animal lovers 1 in 12 Calgarians have a dog There are over 150 off-leash areas, totaling more than 1,250 hectares.

81 81 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT Q. How would you grade the following: GRADE= B+ GRADE= B GRADE= B+ GRADE= B 37% 30% 36% 22% 40% 44% 44% 48% GRADE= B 18% 45% GRADE= B 20% 44% GRADE= B- 10% 31% GRADE= B- 14% 39% OVERALL GRADE = B 14% 18% Water quality 20% Green space and parks 15% Opportunities for recycling/ waste reduction 25% Air quality 27% 7% Conservation of sensitive natural areas in our city 27% 6% Protection of rivers and wetlands 36% 15% 8% Providing alternative transportation options aimed at reducing carbon emissions 33% 10% 5% Balancing Calgary s built environment with the natural environment 42% 32% 9% Overall rating for 12% Calgary on environment Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

82 82 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Q. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements I am committed to recycling as often as I possibly can 6% 25% 65% 90% I dispose of household products containing corrosive, toxic or flammable ingredients in an environmentally conscious manner 9% 27% 60% 87% Environmental sustainability is important to me 10% 30% 57% 88% I value our city's diversity and richness in wildlife, vegetation, and landscapes 9% 27% 62% 90% Parks and natural spaces are important to me 6% 23% 70% 93% Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Recycling commitment and environmental sustainability is stronger among females and increases with stronger quality of life scores and feelings of belonging Proper disposal of products with a negative environmental impact is least prevalent among those under 35 (81%) and stronger among those aged 45+ (92%) Calgarians have a large degree of support for the environment/sustainability Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

83 83 ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Biodiversity is defined as biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE TERM BIODIVERSITY? Very familiar Familiar 25% 42% 67% are familiar with the term biodiversity Heard of but unsure what it is Never heard of it 24% 9% 33% have never heard of or are unsure of the term biodiversity Of Calgarians who have never heard of biodiversity, a significant proportion comes from those living in the NE of Calgary. Age tends to decrease with the proportion of Calgarians who are familiar with the term biodiversity. Almost three quarters (72%) of those under 35 are familiar vs. 63% of Calgarians that are 35 years or older. Unsurprisingly, 85% of students are familiar with the term biodiversity. Calgarians have a large degree of support for the environment/sustainability Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

84 84 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT KEY POINTS: Calgarians are highly supportive of the environment/sustainability and ratings on environment generally increase along with: A higher quality of life scores (77% rated as excellent/good vs. 28% from those with a below average/poor quality of life) A stronger sense of belonging (67% rated as excellent/good vs. 37% from those with a very weak sense of belonging) Age (62% of 55+ rate our environmental sustainability as excellent/good vs. 54% under 35) Calgarians are animal lovers 1 in 10 Calgarians have a dog. There are over 150 off-leash areas, totaling more than 1,250 hectares.

85 85 CALGARY S ENVIRONMENT A CLOSER LOOK AT ENVIRONMENT RATINGS AMONG CALGARIANS: Ratings on environment generally increase along with; o Higher quality of life scores o A stronger sense of belonging In terms of environment, gender does not play a role in differentiating opinions. However, seniors 65+ tend to rate our environment in a more positive manner. Calgary residents are largely positive towards their environment in Calgary and their highest ratings are for: o Water quality (78% excellent/good) o Recycling and waste reduction opportunities (80% excellent/good) o Green space and parks (74% excellent/good) o Air quality (70% excellent/good)

86 86 QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS

87 87 OVERALL GRADE = B 23% 52% 18% 5% Overall rating for Calgary on 12% Quality of Life IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE IN CALGARY Improve transit/public transportation More affordable housing Better council/listen to citizens Reduce cost of living / make it more affordable Better planned neighbourhoods Better infrastructure/roads Less road congestion/better traffic control More job creation More diversity/less racism More diverse economy/better economy More bike paths/walking paths Lower taxes Nothing 2% 6% 5% 5% 5% 11% 10% 9% 9% 8% 8% 8% 13% Quality of life improves with age for Calgarians 18% of those aged under 35 rate their quality of life as excellent while among those 65+ this rises to 38%. Higher quality of life scores are also associated with a stronger sense of belonging and higher satisfaction with home/work life balance Those with weaker quality of life scores (below average/poor) are more likely to want improvements related to improving their economic outlook: o Reduce the cost of living, making it more affordable to live in Calgary (21%) o More job creation (16%) o More affordable food (9%) Few rate their quality of life in Calgary as below average, and the areas most likely to improve this are better transit and more affordable housing. Those with a weaker quality of life place a greater necessity on economic factors. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

88 88 Q. Which three of the following are the most important to you? MOST IMPORTANT VALUE: 78% Other main values: 47% 30% 26% Relationships Health Spare-time/ holidays Work Less common values; 20% 17% 16% 15% 14% 14% Education Sport/fitness Arts/culture Money Philanthropy Religion/ spirituality Above all else, Calgarians deem relationships to be the most important. Health and work/holidays round out the top four. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

89 89 WHAT FACTORS HAVE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE? Using regression analysis (a statistical technique that measures the strength of the relationship between variables) a total of 9 areas were identified as having a significant relationship with quality of life. Each of these 9 factors has a different weight or share of importance with respect to quality of life*. The breakdown in importance is as follows; Opportunities to partake in leisure/recreation activities of your choice 18% Your ability to afford necessities, such as food, shelter, clothing 17% Your ability to afford more than just the necessities of life 16% Your ability to find suitable employment 13% Affordability of arts programs and events to meet your needs 9% Your sense of belonging in society 8% The degree to which you feel safe in your neighbourhood Your ability to get around Calgary by private vehicle 7% 8% Your state of mental health 5% Each one of these factors has a significant positive relationship with overall quality of life, the higher someone rates each of these areas the stronger their quality of life. Quality of life is most strongly related to being able to afford the necessities and beyond as well as being able to find a job and partake in leisure/recreation. Arts, safety and participation in the democratic process also play a role here. *Weights calculated using Shapley Regression Analysis an advanced statistical technique which deals with highly correlated variables such as these factors being analyzed. Source: Calgary Foundation, Vital Signs 2018

90 Grader Demographics Who took the Vital Signs survey Age 55 to 64 16% 45 to 54 20% % Under 25 10% 35 to 44 17% 25 to 34 23% Gender Females 52% Other, 1% Males 47% Transgender, 1% Where They Live SW 32% SE 16% Other municipality 6% NE 13% NW 33%

91 Grader Demographics Primary Daily Activity Working at a paid job 58% Retired 13% Going to school 8% Looking for paid work 6% Employment Caring for children 3% Long term illness Volunteering or care-giving other than own children 3% 3% Unemployed 10% Government 15% Household work Maternity/paternity or parental leave 1% 2% Retired 18% Other 4% Student 7% Voluntary 8% Business 43%