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)