Western Cities Project
The liveability and economic prowess of our large cities is of fundamental importance to western Canada’s quality of life and long-term prosperity. The fate of our large cities is a key determinant of the future of our democracy, economy, and way of life. Understanding the constellation of issues that must be addressed for our cities to reach their potential and compete with the great cities of world is the goal of Canada West Foundation’s Western Cities Project . The project has been providing decision-makers and the public with timely and accessible information about urban issues and putting forward practical recommendations for addressing urban public policy challenges since 2000.
Our work has provided the public and policy-makers with timely, objective, and practical information on urban issues—from infrastructure and the environment to intergovernmental relations and urban Aboriginals. With the generous support of the Cities of Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver, and Winnipeg, we have embarked on a new phase of the project that runs until the end of 2008. This new phase will include groundbreaking work on street level social problems, innovative options for funding urban infrastructure, the economies of western Canada’s big cities, public transit, the connections between inner city areas and suburban areas, and the intergovernmental relationships that cut across these other issues.