City Council's Strategic Focus Areas

Why is it important?

A focus on advocacy means that residents will be able to see the actions that Council and administration are taking to advocate for Airdrie on a variety of issues and the results that follow. Healthcare infrastructure and mental health supports are of high importance under advocacy.

Key objectives:

• Airdrie has effective partnerships with other levels of government to address the issues affecting quality of life for our residents and businesses
• Citizens understand what services the City provides and how they can advocate for services provided by other levels of government
• Citizens will be able to see what actions Council and Administration are taking to advocate for Airdrie on a variety of issues

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A focus on caring community is one where all residents feel a sense of belonging in Airdrie. This focus will ensure there is support and care for residents who experience social vulnerability to enhance social well-being and access to resources here in Airdrie so people can stay in our community.

Key objectives:

• All residents feel a sense of belonging in our community 
• Advocate for enhanced social well-being 
• Create the environment where all residents can access housing based on their income and accessibility needs 
• All residents can access opportunities and participate in activities 
• Stronger community connections with all multinational residents and cultures, including Indigenous connections

Access Airdrie's community resources 

Learn more about Affordable Housing in Airdrie 

Why is it important?

A focus on economic prosperity will allow us to shift the tax base away from reliance on residential taxation. This will also help keep jobs in the community and foster a place where residents can work, live and play right here in Airdrie, supporting residents needs both financially and socially.

Key objectives:

• Improve the non-residential to residential assessment ratio
• Create opportunities for owners to revitalize Downtown
• Attract, retain and grow business
• Grow Airdrie's visitor economy
• Investment Readiness

Learn about Airdrie's downtown revitalization

View Airdrie's Growth Report

A focus on environmental protection will ensure that through necessary infrastructure, water conservation measures, alternative energy solutions, and energy-efficient transportation options we reduce harmful environmental impacts in our city.

Key objectives:

• Implement sustainable environmental practices 
• Explore infrastructure opportunities that support the transition of the City's operations towards increase use of renewable energy

Learn about the City's commitment to environmental sustainability

Why is it important?

A focus on an informed and engaged community will ensure a wide scope of representation from residents with varying interests, backgrounds and demographics are represented in the City’s citizen engagement processes. In addition to this, residents will have access to valuable information to get involved in and be informed of city activities and projects.

Key objectives:

• Increased public participation in engagement opportunities
• Community stakeholders feel heard and that their input has been considered in decision-making
• Citizens will have access to information about civic events, service updates, City advocacy efforts and opportunities to get involved

Current public participation opportunities

A focus on leisure, recreation and culture will meet the demands of Airdrie’s growing population with four-season opportunities for recreation and social connection through events and arts & culture, all of which are highly valued by our community and enhance residents’ quality of life.

Key objectives:

• 4-season opportunities for recreation and social connection 
• Community facilities and amenities meet the needs as Airdrie grows 

Learn about Airdrie's Multi-Use Facility and Library 

Learn about Airdrie's future SW Recreation Centre 

A focus on transportation will meet our residents’ desire to move around Airdrie safely in a variety of ways. By removing barriers in transportation, more businesses will be enabled to set up in Airdrie; this will generate more non-residential taxes and revenue for municipal services to our community.

Key objectives: 

• Enhance mobility and economic growth through improved transportation infrastructure 

Learn about our Transportation Master Plan