Caring for Calgary
Highlighted projects and initiatives
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Green Sports Day is a global movement in greening the sports industry through actions such as buying/trading sports equipment to contribute to reducing our environmental footprint.
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The 2025 Annual Paving Program is a planned service program that will see 530 lane kilometres of Calgary’s roads paved at 320 locations across the city.
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With 75,000 new residents and 60,000 new drivers last year alone, more construction, utility work, and special events are shaping how we get around. Whether you're walking, wheeling or driving—planning ahead helps.
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Discover tips to keep kids safe near schools and playgrounds, and learn how to drive, park, and share pathways responsibly.
Making a difference in our community
17,000 km
Of roadway maintained year-round getting Calgarians where they need to go safely.
$925,000
Provided through the Council Community Fund to three Community Associations for community-driven projects that enhance amenities for residents in Q2.
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Off-leash areas for Calgary's dogs — more than anywhere in North America, providing a safe environment for dogs to roam freely while protecting sensitive ecosystems.
2,900 parks
With options in every community and 1,200 kilometres of pathways and trails, ensuring both accessibility and recreation options for Calgarians.
360K
Homes visited every week to collect green, blue and black carts — reducing waste going to landfill and to achieve our waste diversion and climate goals.
100M
Transit trips every year resulting is less cars on the road contributing to environmental goals.