City assessment
How smart is Calgary?
Calgary scores 74.2% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #62 of 386 by smart reach and #107 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 8 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 24 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#62 / 386
Smart score
74.2%
Evidenced rank
#107 / 387
Criteria present
56 / 86
Evidence coverage
82.6%
Calgary's smart city score by area
12 present · 3 partial · 0 absent
7 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 2 not yet assessed
10 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed
5 present · 3 partial · 2 absent · 1 not yet assessed
12 present · 0 partial · 1 absent
5 present · 3 partial · 0 absent
5 present · 2 partial · 3 absent · 4 not yet assessed
Where Calgary is strong
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Health & Digital Health
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience · 3 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy · 2 absent
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development · 3 partial
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation · 1 absent
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 2 partial
Not yet assessed
8 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience3 of 3
- Active & Shared Mobility1 of 4
- Energy & Smart Grid1 of 4
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model1 of 4
- Public Transport & Real-Time Information1 of 4
- Water & Sanitation1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Fibre / high-speed broadband coverage
The City of Calgary is increasing its fibre optic footprint and licenses its excess dark fibre to organizations to encourage innovation and economic growth, allowing them to build secure high-speed networks within Calgary.
https://www.calgary.ca/cs/it/dark-fibre.htmlConnectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Public Wi-Fi network
Calgary has a Public Wi-Fi program that provides free Wi-Fi service to the public in select city facilities and locations, including all LRT stations, downtown sites like Devonian Gardens, and various aquatic and recreation centres.
https://www.calgary.ca/cs/it/public-wifi.htmlUrban Data Platform & Digital Twin · Live city data dashboard
The City of Calgary provides public access to current traffic reports, road closures, and traffic cameras, which serve as regularly updated city indicators.
https://www.calgary.ca/home.htmlActive & Shared Mobility · Cycling network / lanes
Calgary collects active transportation data, including maps that show how people cycle through the city to support planning and safety.
https://www.calgary.ca/transportation/transportation-data.htmlAbout this assessment
Calgary was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 24 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.