We promote, encourage and support community level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future.

Our work aims to support the long-term health and vitality of Calgary and its citizens, guided by 7 domains in our State of Our City reports.

Community

Economy

Education

Governance

Natural Environment

Resource Use

Health

Recent Projects

Projects

Spot On Sustainability

The “Spot On” podcast helps post-secondary students develop and share their vision of a sustainable future: “We get to spotlight the innovative climate action happening across Calgary campuses and beyond. Together, we’re eager to use relatable storytelling and interviews to connect local voices with national sustainability goals and inspire meaningful change in our community. “

Read More →

The Connaught Open Street

The Connaught Open Street is a collaborative, community-led project that provides a safer way for kids to get to school.

Read More →

The Chickadee Challenge

Learn from species around you to design healthier, more sustainable ways of living!

Read More →

See More Work

At Sustainable Calgary, we’re on a mission to create healthy, just and and thriving neighbourhoods. The great news? Healthy cities are a win-win! They're beautiful. They make us happier. They drive prosperity.

Here’s our approach: we collaborate with fellow Calgarians, envisioning neighbourhoods that are healthier, more convenient - and a whole lot of fun! We identify community priorities, dive into research, team up with incredible designers, prototype real life changes, and collect metrics of success. Then we amplify our impact by sharing key insights with decision-makers.

Keep Up With the Latest

The Blog

Sep 22, 2025

Students Take the Mic with new podcast!

Sep 22, 2025

We’re excited to introduce ourselves as the first team behind the student-led podcast Spot On, a new sustainability podcast produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary.

Read More →

Sep 22, 2025

Jul 24, 2025

Summer 2025 Updates

Jul 24, 2025

In this issue of our newsletter, we’re sharing stories of what the new frontier of sustainable change looks like in action: permanent street transformations, award-winning urban design, and the first stirrings of a fall election that could shape our city's next chapter.

Read More →

Jul 24, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Letter from the Executive Director: Summer 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Celia Lee, Executive Director of Sustainable Calgary, reflects on the spirit of resilience, generosity, and community action—values that resonate especially strongly in today’s uncertain times.

Read More →

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

This Frontier Has Pipes: Women Reimagining Public Space in Bridgeland

Jul 10, 2025

Heather and Luli’s work with Carewest challenged us to consider how public spaces can contribute to our standards for long term care.

Read More →

Jul 10, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

Play the Sustainable Calgary STAMPEDE BINGO!

Jun 27, 2025

From July 4th - 13th, we invite you to explore how this event can energize the city into a more active, welcoming place by playing the Sustainable Calgary STAMPEDE BINGO!

Read More →

Jun 27, 2025

Dec 19, 2024

2024 Letter from Executive Director

Dec 19, 2024

We’ve been on an incredible journey the last decade at Sustainable Calgary, reimagining what’s possible in the design of our communities so we can lead healthier, more connected lives.

Read More →

Dec 19, 2024

Jump to our Blog