Intelligent Futures led this innovative approach to ensuring the long-term quality of life for residents in Sparwood. With nearly 1,500 citizens participating in the process (out of approximately 3,700), the team developed a series of livability indicators that reflect the values and priorities of the community. Through evaluation of current livability, input from the public and subject matter experts, and insights from leading jurisdictions, the indicators cover important areas such as water and air quality, economic diversification, lifelong learning, and healthcare access. These indicators will be monitored in the coming decades to understand the impacts of mining expansion on the community, providing a holistic and unique way to understand change and ensure a high quality of life for Sparwood residents.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
