Calgary community profile - Calgary Regional Partnership
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Calgary community profile - Calgary Regional Partnership
CALGARY Location Local Employment Base Calgary is located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers and is situated in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Calgary lies at the crossroads of two of North America’s major highway systems: the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy 1) - the world’s longest highway (7,700 kms) stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans, and the 6,000 km Canamex Corridor (Hwy 2) - a trade corridor that extends from Northern Canada to Mexico. Major centre for global energy industry. Diversification into technology, manufacturing, finance, business services, transportation & logistics, tourism. Top 10 Private Sector Employers: Shaw Communications, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Calgary Co-operative Association, TELUS, Canadian Pacific Railway, Shell Canada, NOVA Chemicals Corp., Canadian Natural Resources, TransCanada Corporation, Nexen. Top 10 Public Sector Employers: Alberta Health Services (Calgary Region), City of Calgary, Calgary Board of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division, Mount Royal University, Rocky View School Division, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), ENMAX, Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Light Industrial/Commercial Lands Population The Calgary metropolitan area had a 2006 population of 1,079,310, making it the fifth-largest census metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada. From 2001 to 2006, Calgary was Canada’s second fastest growing City. There is 113 million sq. ft. of developed industrial space in three primary areas in the City: the Northeast (33% of total developed space, vacancy 4.2%), the South Central (24% of total developed space, vacancy 1.6%) and the Southeast (41% of total developed space, vacancy 4.9%). There are an estimated 2150 acres of serviced industrial land available in Calgary (2008) in Calgary, excluding the airport industrial lands. Private service extensions and further planning approvals are required prior to development. (Src: City of Calgary, Land Use Planning & Policy, “The Calgary Snapshots 2010”, www.calgary.ca/planning/landuse, click on “Publications”) Calgary Land/Lease Rates (2010) – box out 1,250,000 1,000,000 Industrial 750,000 500,000 250,000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Src: Statistics Canada (2006) (average net psf): $7.55 - vacancy rate: 5% Office: $16.77 (suburban) - $32.00 (Class AA downtown) -vacancy rate (suburban) – 14.2%, (downtown) – 14.5% Retail (average): $26.33 -vacancy rate – 2.8% Serviced Industrial Land: $550,000-$650,000/acre (Src: CB Richard Ellis, 2nd quarter 2010 (www.crba.ca/research)) Transportation Calgary is a transportation hub for much of central and western Canada. Road: Highway 1 (to Banff (west), Medicine Hat (east) Calgary (east), Highway 2 (to Edmonton (north), U.S. I-15 (south)) Air: Calgary International Airport – third largest airport in Canada by aircraft movements, major cargo hub Non-stop destinations include cities throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Central America, and Asia Rail: CPR Main Rail Line (includes CPR Alyth Yard) – Calgary is a major rail freight hub Bus: Calgary Transit (www.calgarytransit.com) bus and light rail (C-Train – third busiest light rail system in North America); Greyhound bus terminal Pathways: 260 km of shared bikeways on streets, 635 km of off-street multi-use paths Operational expenses (industrial) – less than 10000 sq. ft. - $3.87 psf per annum on top of rent, between 10000 and 50000 sq. ft. $3.10 psf, greater than 50000 sq. ft. - $2.20 psf. Overall average rate ($2.82). (Src: Avison Young Calgary Industrial Market Report, Spring ) Utilities Electricity/Natural Gas are deregulated in Alberta. Retail customers generally have two options when buying electricity. Customers may lock in their electricity rates by signing one of many contract packages offered by retailers. Customers who do not want to commit to a contract automatically get assigned the regulated electricity rate. Customers who do not sign a contract for natural gas or electricity are served by a regulated provider. There is only one regulated provider for a specific geographic area. Regulated rates are reviewed and approved by a regulator and can change from month to month. Utilities (continued) Internet For the non-regulated rate option, there are a number of energy retailers in Alberta offering a variety of pricing plans and contract packages that allows customers to lock in their electricity rates. High speed Internet is available through Shaw or TELUS. Enmax Envision offers high speed Internet services to business http://www.enmax.com/envision/index.aspx The Alberta government provides a Web site to provide information to assist consumers to choose the appropriate provider for their residence or business (www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca) There are numerous smaller Internet service providers in Calgary http://www.canadianisp.ca/cgi-bin/ispsearch.cgi (residential) http://www.canadianisp.ca/cgi-bin/ispsearch.cgi (business) (Note: Shaw and TELUS both offer phone, TV, and Internet services.) Electricity (regulated): ENMAX is both Distributor and Provider: 403.310.2010, www.enmax.com Natural Gas (regulated): ATCO Gas - Distributor, 403.245.7888, www.atcogas.com Direct Energy Regulated Services – Energy Provider: 1.866.420.3174, www.directenergyregulatedservices.com Municipal Rates (2011): Water – Residential (metered) - $12.68 per month plus consumption rate of $1.3825 per cubic metre; Residential (flat rate) - $4.7335 per 1000 sq. ft. of actual lot area plus $14.7616 per 1000 sq. ft. of gross building area; Commercial/Industrial (General Service) – charge is based on water meter size plus consumption rate. E.g. 25mm = $18.92 per month plus consumption rate of $1.3825 per cubic metre; 50mm = $39.73 per month plus consumption rate of $1.0392 per cubic metre; 75mm = $59.72 per month plus consumption rate of $0.8019 per cubic metre. Sewer – Residential (metered) - $11.04 per month plus consumption rate of $0.6904 per cubic meter; Residential (flat rate) – 61.96% of water charge; Commercial/Industrial - $11.04 per month plus consumption rate of $0.7725 per cubic metre. For a full list of rates, including multi-family- http://content.calgary. ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Water+Services/Customer+Service/ Water+and+Wastewater+Rates/Water+and+Wastewater+Rates.htm Garbage – Residential - $4.35 per month plus $8.75 per month for curbside recycling. Commercial/Industrial – fee for service basis: http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/ Waste+and+Recycling+Services/Garbage+Collection+Information/ Commercial+Services/Commercial+Garbage+Collection+Services.htm Emergency Services The Calgary Region has a fully integrated police, fire, ambulance and emergency response service (911). Policing Services - Calgary Police Service (www.calgarypoliceservice.ca) Fire Services – Calgary Fire Department - http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/ City+Hall/Business+Units/Calgary+Fire+Department/index.htm Emergency ground ambulance service in Alberta is operated by Alberta Health Services. Education Primary - 200,000 children attend primary school in the Calgary Region. • Public School System - Calgary Board of Education http://www.cbe.ab.ca/ • Separate School System - Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1 (link - www.cssd.ab.ca) Post-Secondary - there are five public post-secondary institutions in the Calgary Region, including two major universities: • The University of Calgary, 28,000 students • Mount Royal University, 11,000 students • SAIT Polytechnic, 26,000 students • Bow Valley College, 11,000 students • Alberta College of Art and Design, 1,500 students Communications There are a number of private post-secondary schools, including: • St. Mary’s University • Alliance University College • DeVry Institute of Technology • University of Phoenix • There are satellite campuses for the University of Lethbridge, Olds College and Athabasca University Calgary Herald (daily) www.calgaryherald.com Calgary Sun (daily) www.calgarysun.com Medical Newspapers Radio Calgary-based AM/FM stations (http://calgary.cityguide.ca/guide-tocalgary-radio-stations-029681.php) Telephone TELUS: 403.310.2255 (residential), 403.310.3100 (business), or www.telus.com TV Shaw: 403.716.6000 or www.shaw.ca, satellite services also available The Calgary Region has one of the largest integrated, publicly funded health care systems in Canada. More than 31,000 staff and 2,500 physicians provide services to over 100 locations, including 12 hospitals, four comprehensive health care centres, 41 continuing care centres, and a variety of community care sites. The new Alberta Children’s hospital is the first new freestanding children’s hospital to be built in Canada in 20 years. The Children’s Hospital will soon be joined by a new hospital under construction in South Calgary. Residents also benefit from internationally renowned medical research at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine. Medical (continued) Residential Housing Starts Calgary Hospitals • Peter Lougheed Centre (NE) • Foothills Medical Centre (NW) – largest hospital in Alberta • Alberta Children’s Hospital (NW) – largest children’s hospital in the Canadian prairies • Rockyview General Hospital (SW) Number of housing starts 12000 10 year average 10992 10000 5 year average 9416 8000 6000 4000 Health services in the Calgary region http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=sgeo&geo=13) 2000 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 Src: Statistics Canada Future Growth Sectors Calgary Economic Development produces an Industry Profile (link - http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/keyIndustries/ keyIndustriesOverview.cfm?CFID=269386&CFTOKEN=32269196) that details eight industry sectors with strong presence in the Region targeted for accelerated growth: Energy, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Technology, Manufacturing, Film, Creative Industries, Aerospace, Health & Wellness, Sustainable and Renewable Energy. Construction Values Value ($) in billions (includes: residential, commercial, institutional) 5 billion 5 year average $4.16 billion 4 billion 10 year average $3.33 billion 3 billion 2 billion 1 billion Population Age Structure (2006) Percentage of Total 0 50 Src: Statistics Canada Calgary 40 Events Calendar (Highlights) Culture Alberta 30 20 10 0 0-19 20-44 45-64 Age • C algary Stampede (est. 1912) – one of largest festivals in Canada, incl. 10 day rodeo and exhibition • Afrikadey! - celebration of African culture • BBQ on the Bow - barbecue competition at Eau Claire Market • Dragon Boat Races - Glenmore Reservoir • Carifest – Caribbean festival • Fourth Street Lilac Festival – street party • GlobalFest – international fireworks competition and festival • Marda Gras - Marda Loop’s annual community event celebrating culture and cuisine of New Orleans • Once Upon a Christmas - Heritage Park’s annual frontier Christmas event • Sun and Salsa Festival - Kensington • Sunfest - Inglewood’s annual block party • Taste of Calgary - is a one-stop sampling party of the cuisine of Calgary’s restaurants • Winefest 65+ Src: Statistics Canada (2006) Household Income (2005) Median Household Income 100000 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 Calgary Alberta Calgary Alberta Src: Statistics Canada (2006, based on 2005 data) Education (2006) Percentage of Total Arts 50 Calgary 40 Alberta 30 20 10 0 2008 2009 2010 Without high school certificate With high school certificate *Note: University calculations includes category: University or diploma below the bachelor level With trade diploma or certificate With University degree, certificate or diploma Src: Statistics Canada (2006) • • • • • Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals Banff Summer Arts Festival Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo Calgary Fringe Festival - theatre festival Calgary International Children’s Festival - third-largest children’s festival in Canada • Calgary International Film Festival Arts (continued) • E nbridge playRites - internationally recognized showcase of new Canadian theatre • High Performance Rodeo - best in new and experimental performance art • International Festival of Animated Objects - biennial 10-day event celebrating puppetry and more • International Native Arts Festival • Wordfest - third-largest literary festival in Canada Music • Calgary Folk Music Festival • Calgary International Blues Festival • Calgary International Jazz Festival • Calgary International Reggae Festival • Kiwanis Music Festival • Sled Island http://liveincalgary.com/lifestyle-and-recreation/festivals-and-events Recreation Amenities (Highlights) • D owntown Calgary shopping, entertainment, culture incl. Calgary Tower, TELUS Convention Centre, Chinatown, Art Gallery of Calgary, EPCOR Centre for Performing Arts, Prince’s Island Park, Eau Claire district, Devonian Gardens (one of largest indoor urban indoor gardens in the world), +15 indoor pedestrian system (world’s most extensive pedestrian bridge networks), 17 Avenue • Glenbow Museum - western Canada’s largest museum • Calgary Zoo – second largest zoo in Canada • Heritage Park – Canada’s largest living history museum • S pruce Meadows – one of largest show jumping equestrian facilities in the world • Calaway Park – amusement park just west of Calgary • Fort Calgary Historic Park • TELUS World of Science Calgary’s recreational possibilities are endless. From the 8,000 hectares of open space and parkland within the city, to the Rocky Mountains just a short drive away, outdoor activities are a year round habit. As well, Calgary’s amazing community spirit can be seen in many different activities, such as in the active support of our professional sports teams. • Aero Space Museum • T he City offers extensive recreation facility and programming options - http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID =248&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=57&mode=2&in_hi_ userid=2&cached=true • H ip & Trendy (walkable shopping/entertainment districts) – Downtown Calgary, Fourth Street in Mission, Inglewood, International Avenue (17 Avenue SE), Kensington, Marda Loop, 17 Avenue, Victoria Crossing • 8 000 hectares of open space and parkland, incl. Fish Creek Provincial Park (one of largest urban parks in Canada), Nose Hill Park, Bowness Park, Edworthy Park, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Confederation Park, and Prince’s Island Park. Nose Hill Park is the largest municipal park in Canada. Connecting these parks and most of the city’s neighbourhoods is one of the most extensive multi-use (walking, bike, rollerblading, etc.) path systems in North America. (635 km) • N ightlife – 17 Avenue, Kensington, Mission (Fourth Street), Downtown Calgary • C anada Olympic Park (luge, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, downhill skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking) • Military Museums • S hopping Malls – Chinook Centre, Southcentre Mall, WestHills, Signal Hill, South Trail Crossing, Deerfoot Meadows, Market Mall, Sunridge Mall Lodging Calgary’s 11,500 rooms suit any style or budget. There is an extensive array of hotels, motels hostels, B&B’s, campgrounds, guest ranches, suites & residences, and hostels. For a complete listing - http://www.visitcalgary.com/accommodations • Olympic Oval (speed skating ) • Bow River - fly-fishing, pathways • 30 golf courses – www.scoregolf.com/calgary-golf-courses • P rofessional Sports Teams: Calgary Stampeders (football), Calgary Flames (hockey), Calgary Roughnecks (lacrosse), Calgary Vipers (baseball). Amateur and Junior Sports Teams – Calgary Canucks and Calgary Mustangs (AJHL – hockey), Calgary Hitmen (WHL – hockey), Calgary Mavericks (rugby), Calgary United F.C. (Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League) Tax Rates (2010) Residential – .0058734 Municipal - .0031380 Provincial (school) - .0027354 Non-Residential – .00137937 Municipal – .0099087 Provincial (school) - .0038850 Example: $300,000 (residential property assessment) x .00653 = $1762.02 (property taxes)