The City of Airdrie invests in social services to support our residents. We wish to recognize our strengths, understand the needs of our community, and identify any gaps we may have in social programs and services.

A Social Needs Assessment helps determine the best way to direct our support to close identified gaps, and to respond to both opportunities and challenges within our community. This helps us ensure that our investments provide the greatest benefits to you, the residents of Airdrie.

As we continue to grow as a city, we want to know how can we support those who call Airdrie home.

2025 Social Needs Assessment: At-a-glance report (pdf)

2025 Social Needs Assessment: Report to the Community (pdf)

Engagement for the 2025 Social Needs Assessment: Report to the Community ran between March and September 2025. This report is intended to help guide decision makers at the City of Airdrie and in the community. Results will be foundational for future work that aims to address some of the concerns that residents raised.

Overall, residents appreciate Airdrie’s many strengths: our “small-town feel with big-city amenities,” caring residents and family-friendly culture; fantastic local businesses; great access to recreation, cultural events, and natural spaces; and our proximity to Calgary. These combine to create an Airdrie where people feel a sense of safety, community, belonging, and pride to call it home.

However, there are challenges that Airdrie faces:

• Affordability, mental health, and youth well-being are some of the biggest issues that residents feel are having a negative impact on quality of life and social well-being in Airdrie.
• Residents feel that we need more affordable housing, that there is a lack of healthcare and mental health services, and that we need more services and opportunities for our youth.
• Long wait times and limited availability of social services in Airdrie act as barriers to residents looking for support.

In addition to these widespread issues and needs, equity-deserving groups in Airdrie often face additional challenges. These residents also experience discrimination and a lack of inclusive social programming and services which can leave them feeling unsafe. This is often compounded by a lack of information on what social services and programs are available and a need for improved communication in this area.

The biggest social issues and needs impacting the lives of those who call Airdrie home are large and complex challenges that will take time and collaborative efforts to address.