Calgary Conversations

By The City of CalgaryGovernment

Calgary Conversations episodes

November 08, 2024 Inside the City of Calgary Archives
In honour of Remembrance day, we're uncovering historical treasures and stories deep within the City of Calgary Archives. We get a glimpse of Calgary's connection to the First and Second World Wars as we explore letters, photographs and memories from the past.
Join us for a conversation with City of Calgary Archives Coordinator Susanne Clark, as she shares unique stories and facts behind Calgary's war time records and beyond. Discover how archives play a crucial role in preserving our past to inform the future.
19 min
September 10, 2024 Calgary's secret economic powerhouse: The Prairie Economic Gateway initiative
Our latest episode features a conversation on our booming population and how we’re creating jobs for Calgarians. We dive into one of Calgary’s best kept secrets – the Prairie Economic Gateway, a new major
industrial hub. It’s set to generate more than $1.6 billion in economic output and create more than 6,750 jobs.
Want to learn how? Tune in to our interview with Program
Manager Oyin Shyllon, who gives us insight into what it takes to make a massive project like this happen and the benefits Calgarians will see. Hint – it may or may not involve a cocoa factory.
25 min
August 19, 2024 Calgary’s comeback kid: Behind-the-scenes of downtown revitalization
It’s time to talk about Calgary’s comeback kid: our downtown core. From volatile oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic to high vacancy rates, the heart of our city is bouncing back from hard times.
As we continue writing downtown’s comeback story, we’re focused on creating a vibrant culture that inspires Calgarians to explore and engage with our own urban playground. In this episode, find out how we’re creating legacy landmarks, attracting investment, and designing impactful public spaces to spark a new sense of vibrancy and wonder downtown.
Tune in for a conversation on downtown revitalization with The City of Calgary’s Director of Downtown Strategy, Thom Mahler, and President & CEO of Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Kate Thompson.
38 min
May 09, 2024 A conversation on community safety with Kay Choi
Calgary is a growing and diverse city. The population growth means our city faces pressures like never before. Diverse backgrounds and life experiences shape our sense of safety. Crime and violence on transit, social disorder, and concerns stemming from addiction or mental health can contribute to an uneasy atmosphere. We are working to remove these barriers by ensuring Calgarians feel safe, connected, supported, and that they belong.
In this episode, we talk about our investments in people, public spaces and emergency response and enforcement with Community Safety and Wellbeing Lead Kay Choi.
22 min
April 10, 2024 An inside look into Calgary’s City Hall with Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth
Calgary is one of the most livable cities on the planet. As one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, we're building to meet the needs of our expanding population, striving to create a vibrant, affordable place for soon-to-be 2 million residents.
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to make this happen. That’s why The City of Calgary is introducing a new podcast called Calgary Conversations, an insider pass to the heart of Calgary’s City Hall. This episode features an
interview with Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth that sheds light on the priority areas that are shaping our city’s future. This includes discussions on housing, public safety, downtown revitalization and even how City finances are managed.
Learn more at http://www.calgary.ca/CalgaryConversations.
40 min

About Calgary Conversations

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Welcome to Calgary Conversations – your exclusive gateway to the heartbeat of our city. Dive deep into the pulse of Calgary with our brand-new municipal podcast.