Smart stories

A key measure of success for a smart city is how it improves the livability and opportunities for a city and its people through connecting technology and data. Our smart stories highlight how real people are benefiting from innovation, every day.

Automated traffic data

Wouldn’t it be great to know when your usual driving route is backed up due to a traffic incident, before you take that on-ramp and get stuck in it? Well now in Calgary, you can.

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Planting for the future

The City has made a smart city improvement by using water flow sensors on trucks to track watering of public trees.

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Adopting LoRaWAN

The City of Calgary aims to be an early adopter of new technologies that help us better serve citizens. We are the first Canadian city that built and owns a new type of wireless network, LoRaWAN.

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Technology in lane reversals

Calgary’s lane reversal systems have reduced traffic congestion, delays, fuel consumption, car emissions and rush-hour traffic through neighboring communities.

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Live chat pilot program

Live chat allows a homeowner or business owner to connect with a City planning service technician for information about the Land Use Bylaw, the Licence Bylaw, and the application and permitting process.

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Laying the groundwork for a safer and better connected road network

Imagine getting location-specific traffic information while driving, or road safety messaging as a pedestrian, in real-time.

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Free secure internet access

Enabling free seamless and secure internet access service for post-secondary students, faculty, and staff through eduroam.

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A smart city approach improves community life

The City has been delivering smart services and investing in smart infrastructure. Through innovative solutions, a smart city delivers real value to what’s important to Calgarians.

Earn a good living

We’re making smart investments help build a resilient and diverse economy.

Dark fibre access helps connect local businesses to the world.

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Empowerment and inclusion

We support an inclusive society with access to 21st century communication technology.

Free public Wi-Fi lets you stay connected at LRT stations and City facilities.

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Enjoy a healthy environment

We are responsible stewards of our air, land and water.

LED streetlights provide better quality street lights while reducing electricity consumption.

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Live an active & healthy life

Innovation enhances vibrant communities and provides a high quality of living and opportunities for citizens to actively participate.

Public art web map allows you to plan your own art walking tour, online.

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Move around my community

Smart solutions provide convenient, affordable, accessible and efficient transportation choices.

Calgary Transit App lets you easily look up schedules, get real-time bus arrivals or trip plan, on the go.

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Feel safe and secure

Data and connected technology helps make our community more resilient and safe.

Flood & River Monitoring helps citizens stay up to date on current conditions.

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