airdrie - Calgary Regional Partnership

AIRDRIE
Location
The City of Airdrie is situated on Highway 2 (CANAMEX Corridor linking
Canada, the U.S. and Mexico), 20 minutes north of downtown Calgary,
with 15 minute access to both the Calgary International Airport and
Highway 1 (TransCanada). The City also has 5 minute access to the
recently completed northern portion of the Stoney Trail Ring Road that
will eventually loop north/south around the east side of Calgary.
Trade Area
Immediate area (general retail) - 70,000. Trading area within 50 square kms
(atmospheric retail, professional services, tourism visitation) exceeds
1.4 million consumers.
Utilities
Electricity/Natural Gas are deregulated in Alberta. There are a number of
energy retailers in Alberta offering a variety of pricing plans and contract
packages. Customers who do not sign a contract for natural gas or electricity
are served by a regulated provider.
* The Alberta government provides a website that assists consumers with
choosing an appropriate provider for their residence or business
(www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca).
Electricity (regulated):
Fortis Alberta - Distributor: 403.310.9473, www.fortisalberta.com
EPCOR – Energy Provider: 403.310.4300, www.epcor.ca
Natural Gas (regulated):
ATCO Gas - Distributor, 403.245.7888, www.atcogas.com
Population
The population of Airdrie has increased by an average 7.5% per annum
over the last five years.
60,000
50,000
Municipal Rates (2011):
Water – Residential - $27.55 / 2 months + $0.8643/cubic meter consumption
rate. Commercial/Industrial – rates are based on meter size and are billed
every two months - http://www.airdrie.ca/utilities/non_residential_rates.cfm
Sewer – Residential - $24.53 / 2 months + $1.2939 / cubic meter
consumption rate; Commercial/Industrial - rates are based on meter size
and are billed every two months - http://www.airdrie.ca/utilities/non_
residential_rates.cfm
40,000
30,000
20,000
0
Direct Energy Regulated Services – Energy Provider: 1.866.420.3174,
www.directenergyregulatedservices.com
2006 2007 2008 2009
2010
Src: Statistics Canada
Transportation
Road: Highway 2 (to Calgary (south), Highway 567 (east to Highway 9,
west to Highway 22)
Air: Calgary International Airport – 15 minutes
Rail: CPR Edmonton-Calgary Rail Line (access unavailable)
Bus: Public Transit System; Daily commuter bus service to Calgary;
scheduled Greyhound service
Local Employment Base
Local and regional retail, construction, manufacturing, transportation and
logistics, and professional services. Major 5 Employers: Propak Systems
(mining/oil and gas field machinery manufacturing), Rocky View School
Division, Costco Distribution Centre, Fortis Alberta (energy), Eaton (electrical
control assembly), City of Airdrie.
Light Industrial/Commercial Lands
Gateway Commerce Centre Industrial – 32 acres shovel ready (80 acres total).
Gateway Commerce Centre Commercial – (38 acres total, some land shovel
ready), Loblaw Properties. Highland Business Park – 17 acres shovel ready (73
acres built, 56 acres in future phases), Beedie Development Corp. East Lake
Industrial Park – resale (440 acres total. Kingsview Business Park – shovel ready
sites (172 acres total), Melcor Developments. Sierra Springs Industrial – building
opportunities (26 acres total), Hopewell Development Corp. Sierra Springs
Commercial – lots available (74 acres total), Hopewell Development Corp.
Creekside Crossing (under construction). Kingsview Market (under construction).
Canadian Commercial Real Estate Listings - http://www.icx.ca/realtorSearch.aspx
Garbage – Residential - $20.48 / 2 months + $13.78 / 2 months for
recycling services. Commercial/Industrial - businesses must look after
their own contracts for garbage pickup.
Communications
Newspapers
Airdrie City View (weekly) www.airdriecityview.com
Airdrie Echo (weekly) www.airdrieecho.com
Magazine
airdrielife – www.airdrielife.com
Here’s the Scoop – www.heresthescoop.com
Radio
The Range 106 FM – www.therangeonline.ca
Telephone
TELUS: 403.310.2255 (residential), 403.310.3100 (business), or www.telus.com
TV
Shaw: 403.716.6000 or www.shaw.ca
Bell and Rogers offer satellite TV service
Internet
High speed Internet is available through Shaw or TELUS.
(Note: Shaw and TELUS both offer phone, TV, and Internet services.)
Emergency Services
The Airdrie Fire Department provides fire and emergency response services.
Ambulance services are provided by Alberta Health Services. Airdrie has
its own RCMP detachment with 25 members (403.945.7267 – dispatch,
403.945.7200 - administration). Airdrie is a 911 community (police, fire,
ambulance, hazardous materials spills).
Education (2006)
Education
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8 pre-schools
5 elementary schools
3 middle schools (Grades 5-8)
3 high schools
1 private school
1 francophone school (K-12)
Public (Rocky View School Division) and Catholic
(Calgary Catholic School Division) School Systems
• Continuing/post-secondary/adult learning available via Rocky View Community
Learning (www.communitylearning.rockyview.ab.ca), Academy of Learning,
Bow Valley College (Airdrie Campus), and Sylvan Learning Centre. U of C,
Mount Royal University, and SAIT 20-30 minutes south.
Percentage
of Total
Airdrie
40
Alberta
30
20
10
0
Without
high school
certificate
With
high school
certificate
With
trade diploma
or certificate
With
University degree,
certificate or diploma
Src: Statistics Canada (2006)
*Note: University calculations includes category: University or diploma below the bachelor level
Residential Housing Starts
Medical
• A
irdrie Regional Health Centre
• 5 hospitals in City of Calgary (closest – Peter Lougheed, 25 minutes)
• Full range of medical service clinics
Future Growth Sectors
1200
Number
of housing
starts
Target sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific and
Technical Services, Transportation & Logistics, Environmental Industries
1000
800
600
400
200
Population Age Structure (2006)
Percentage
of Total
50
0
50
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Airdrie
40
Src: Statistics Canada
Alberta
30
Construction Values
20
10
0
0-19
20-44
45-64
Age
Value ($) in millions
(includes: residential,
commercial, institutional)
65+
Src: Statistics Canada (2006)
500
400
300
200
Household Income (2005)
Median
Household
Income
100000
90000
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
100
0
Airdrie
Src: Statistics Canada
Alberta
Events Calendar
June – Pro Rodeo, July – Airdrie Regional Air Show, December – Festival of Lights
Community Calendar - http://www.airdrie.ca/calendars/
Airdrie
Alberta
Src: Statistics Canada (2006, based on 2005 data)
Recreation Amenities
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•
•
•
•
Business Development
2400
2100
•
1800
Number
of business
licenses
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
•
•
•
•
•
1500
1200
900
Library
Genesis Place (6 pools, waterslide, gyms, fitness centre, gymnastics club)
BMX Track (rates in top 10 in North America) 465 acres of park space, 40 km of pathways
Chinook Winds Park (40 acres with 8 ball diamonds, 20,000 sq. ft.
skate park, outdoor rink)
38 soccer pitches/athletic fields, 25 ball diamonds, 8 tennis courts,
7 outdoor skating rinks (winter)
East Lake Athletic Park (running track)
Ron Ebbesen Arena (two ice surfaces), Plainsman Arena (one ice surface)
Airdrie Curling Club
1 golf course (Woodside)
Bert Church Live Theatre
600
Lodging
300
0
6 hotels/motels, 1 B&B http://www.airdrie.ca/tourist_information/hotels.cfm
2006 2007 2008 2009
Src: Statistics Canada
Tax Rates (2010)
Residential – .00609469
Non-Residential – .01065373
Example: $300,000 (residential property assessment) x .00609469 = $1828.41 (property taxes)