Open Data success stories
By sharing trusted data openly, The City supports business growth, innovation, and community development that benefits Calgarians. The City of Calgary's Open Data Portal has a large collection of around 1000 assets, from Building Permits to City Council Voting Records, there is something for everyone. Read real-world examples of how open data is being used to drive insight, innovation and impact.
"The City of Calgary Open Data portal is an invaluable resource for my Data Science classes, allowing students to learn about real-world data analysis applied to engaging topics close to home."
- Charlotte
Success stories
7 articles found.
November 3, 2026
How open data helps a property manager reclaim hours each month.
October 26, 2026
A firsthand transit experience inspired a deeper understanding of transit operations through data.
August 6, 2026
How one geospatial expert turned maps, numbers, and curiosity into insights for a greener Calgary.
June 3, 2026
Exploring real-world datasets to solve practical problems and support decision making.
April 1, 2026
A smartlight system powered by open data turned wasteday reminders into an effortless household routine.
April 1, 2026
A construction cost dashboard built with Calgary’s open data helped pave the way to a new professional role.
The Open Data portal is widely used
Over the last ten years, the use of Calgary’s Open Data portal has increased dramatically. People have been tapping in to our many different file formats available.