Calgarians are growing more optimistic about the city’s direction but more are questioning the value they get for their tax dollars, according to a new city survey.

The City of Calgary conducts two annual surveys, in the fall and spring, with the latest fall survey set to be presented to the new city council Monday as part of the 2026 budget proposal.

According to the findings, 71 per cent of respondents rated their quality of life in Calgary as good or very good, down slightly from the spring survey but up five per cent compared to last fall’s survey; although that survey was conducted following a summer of water restrictions due to the rupture of a critical city feeder main.

Nearly seven-in-10 of respondents believe Calgary is on the right track to be a better city in 10 years, wit

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