imagineCalgary - A long-term urban sustainability plan
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Multi-sector (Plans)
Project value$1,400,000
Project Type
Plan
Sub Sector
Sustainable Communities
Grant amount$350,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Calgary, AB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
1,306,784
Project timeline
2005 - 2011
Project number
5779
Description
The Imagine Calgary Plan is a comprehensive planning study designed to address long-term urban sustainability issues in the City of Calgary. It consists of the preparation of a 100-year community plan that integrates environmental, social, economic, infrastructure and governance systems into a holistic municipal vision. The Plan is a City-driven process developed in full partnership with the community through multi-stakeholder consultations. The City will utilize several tools, including MetroQuest, triple bottom line accounting and the Melbourne principles, to create its 100-year vision with targeted goals that can be achieved by adhering to 30-year consecutive targets and strategies. Calgary will implement these strategies to improve environmental conditions by way of key City Plans within the community and municipal operations. Currently, the City estimates that the Plan will lead to an annual reduction of 46,700 tonnes of CO2e, a reduction of 2,045,460 m3 of potable water, and a reduction of 9,246 tonnes of solid waste from the Plan.
Applicant
City of Calgary, AB