Will you work with us to implement the Calgary Climate Strategy and ensure that housing and infrastructure in our city are climate resilient and energy efficient? How will you achieve this?
Rajesh Angral: Yes - Green Building Standards: Promote incentives for energy-efficient construction and retrofitting.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Expand transit, bike lanes, and pedestrian-friendly design to reduce emissions.
Climate Resilience Planning: Integrate climate risk assessments into all major infrastructure projects.
Danny Ng: Yes -Retrofit City-owned affordable housing (better insulation, heat pumps, electrification) to cut bills and emissions.
Build for Calgary weather: more trees, cool roofs, permeable surfaces, and storm-ready facilities.
Aim for net-zero City buildings where feasible; add solar and EV charging.
Publish clear targets and progress the public can see.
Atul Chauhan: Yes - I would prioritize building and retrofitting housing and infrastructure to be energy-efficient and climate-resilient. This includes using sustainable materials, incorporating green technologies like solar and efficient heating, and ensuring new developments are designed to handle extreme weather.
I would also work closely with city planners, developers, and community groups to make sure climate considerations are built into every stage of development — from zoning and approvals to construction and maintenance. Expanding transit options, protecting green spaces, and promoting walkable, connected neighbourhoods are also key strategies to reduce emissions and make our city more sustainable.
By taking a coordinated, practical approach, we can make Calgary’s growth smarter, greener, and better prepared for the future.
Jaspriya Johal: Yes - Simple solution: make the provincial and federal programs for retro-fiitng houses, subsidies for solar solutions accessible to citizens. These programs are hard to navigate, keeping citizens discouraged to even consider them.
Andrew Yule: Uncertain - I think there should be some critical discussions on the "Climate" front. I think constructive conflict should happen among the different Climate, Housing, and Environmental groups in our city. Our Urban Greenness in Calgary has dropped considerably over the last 20 years. According to Statistics Canada we've dropped the most and are the lowest among the major cities across Canada. The obsession with throwing everything under the banner of "Climate" removes the important need for civil discourse on the development in our dwindling green spaces in Calgary. This past term council disbanded the Biodiversity Advisory Committee and moved their mandate over to the Climate Advisory Committee. A move both committees advised against. I started the Nose Creek Preservation Society in an attempt to find a better balance between our Green Space and Development. I might be a little difficult in this area, but am willing to have more discussions about it.