// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Calgary?
Calgary scores 43.7% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #173 of 385 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
43.7%
Rank
#173 / 385
Criteria present
32 / 86
Evidence coverage
48.8%
Calgary's smart city score by area
7 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed
5 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed
6 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 4 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 3 absent · 3 not assessed
8 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
3 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 2 not assessed
1 present · 0 partial · 2 absent · 11 not assessed
Where Calgary is strong
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Digital Government Services
Where the gaps are
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
Evidence highlights
Open Data & Transparency · Official open data portal
The City of Calgary operates an official open data portal at data.calgary.ca, which appears to host and categorize datasets, as indicated by the URLs and JavaScript elements related to data management and browsing.
https://data.calgary.caDigital Government Services · Unified online services portal
The City of Calgary offers "myID," an online service that provides citizens and business owners access to multiple City services, including property assessment, Calgary Parking, and ePermits, using a single account.
https://www.calgary.ca/myidDigital Government Services · Digital identity / single sign-on
The City of Calgary provides "myID," a digital identity system that allows citizens and business owners to access multiple City services using a single account and sign-in.
https://www.calgary.ca/myidDigital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The City of Calgary's website provides information on how to pay property tax online, and its "myID" system allows access to services like Calgary Parking, implying online payment capabilities for taxes and fees.
https://www.calgary.ca/home.htmlAbout this assessment
Calgary was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.