Community Social Assessment

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The 2023 Community Social Assessment is open!

The Community Social Assessment aims to create a snapshot in time of the community's social well-being and vitality - our strengths, assets and opportunities, along with our issues and challenges. This picture helps us to determine how to best direct support and close existing gaps. It also serves as an incentive to encourage new thinking and action to respond to opportunities and issues alike.

In order to support community well-being, it is crucial to have a detailed understanding of the social picture of one's community. To do this, we are gathering insights from Banff residents through hosted community conversations and a public input survey.

We are asking: How can you live your best life in Banff?


Assessment Timeline

Phase 1 – Assessment Launch

The Town of Banff shares what has changed since the 2018 Community Social Assessment and calls on residents to take part in the 2023 Community Social Assessment. Hosted community conversations and the public input survey are open and Banff residents are invited and encouraged to participate.

We are now in Phase 2 – Gathering Information

Town of Banff staff and community organizations, agencies and groups are hosting community conversations. Additional data collection is happening simultaneously from a public input survey. Town staff are reviewing community program and service statistics, federal census data and comparative community studies.

Participate in one of the following community conversations:

  • Wednesday, May 24, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Community meal & conversation at Catharine Robb Whyte. All Banff residents welcome. Register Online or call 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca
  • Tuesday, June 13, 5:50 - 7 p.m. BanffLIFE (18-30 yr. olds) Food & conversation at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Registration not required.
  • Wednesday June 14 5:30 - 7 p.m. Community meal & conversation at Catharine Robb Whyte. All Banff residents welcome. Register Online or call 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca. Free childcare provided.
  • Wednesday June 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Community meal & conversation at Catharine Robb Whyte. All Banff residents welcome. Register Online or call 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca. Free childcare provided.
  • Ongoing- Family Connections Play Space (Families with children 0-6) Playtime, snacks & warm beverages. All Banff residents welcome. Drop-in, registration not required.

Look out for other engagement opportunities at community recreation programs and special events.

Are you interested in hosting a community conversation? Contact us at fcss@banff.ca.

Phase 3 – Processing Themes & Trends

Town of Banff staff review all qualitative and quantitative data collected. Themes and trends are identified and staff check back in with the community to share these findings.

Phase 4- Community Social Assessment Report & Presentation

Town of Banff staff will complete the 2023 Community Social Assessment report. This report will be shared with Town of Banff Council, community stakeholders and the public.

Want more information on past Community Social Assessments? View details from past assessments.

The 2023 Community Social Assessment is open!

The Community Social Assessment aims to create a snapshot in time of the community's social well-being and vitality - our strengths, assets and opportunities, along with our issues and challenges. This picture helps us to determine how to best direct support and close existing gaps. It also serves as an incentive to encourage new thinking and action to respond to opportunities and issues alike.

In order to support community well-being, it is crucial to have a detailed understanding of the social picture of one's community. To do this, we are gathering insights from Banff residents through hosted community conversations and a public input survey.

We are asking: How can you live your best life in Banff?


Assessment Timeline

Phase 1 – Assessment Launch

The Town of Banff shares what has changed since the 2018 Community Social Assessment and calls on residents to take part in the 2023 Community Social Assessment. Hosted community conversations and the public input survey are open and Banff residents are invited and encouraged to participate.

We are now in Phase 2 – Gathering Information

Town of Banff staff and community organizations, agencies and groups are hosting community conversations. Additional data collection is happening simultaneously from a public input survey. Town staff are reviewing community program and service statistics, federal census data and comparative community studies.

Participate in one of the following community conversations:

  • Wednesday, May 24, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Community meal & conversation at Catharine Robb Whyte. All Banff residents welcome. Register Online or call 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca
  • Tuesday, June 13, 5:50 - 7 p.m. BanffLIFE (18-30 yr. olds) Food & conversation at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Registration not required.
  • Wednesday June 14 5:30 - 7 p.m. Community meal & conversation at Catharine Robb Whyte. All Banff residents welcome. Register Online or call 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca. Free childcare provided.
  • Wednesday June 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Community meal & conversation at Catharine Robb Whyte. All Banff residents welcome. Register Online or call 403.762.1251 or email fcss@banff.ca. Free childcare provided.
  • Ongoing- Family Connections Play Space (Families with children 0-6) Playtime, snacks & warm beverages. All Banff residents welcome. Drop-in, registration not required.

Look out for other engagement opportunities at community recreation programs and special events.

Are you interested in hosting a community conversation? Contact us at fcss@banff.ca.

Phase 3 – Processing Themes & Trends

Town of Banff staff review all qualitative and quantitative data collected. Themes and trends are identified and staff check back in with the community to share these findings.

Phase 4- Community Social Assessment Report & Presentation

Town of Banff staff will complete the 2023 Community Social Assessment report. This report will be shared with Town of Banff Council, community stakeholders and the public.

Want more information on past Community Social Assessments? View details from past assessments.

  • 2023 Community Social Assessment Survey

    PRIVACY: Any personal information provided in this survey is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, Section 33(c). The information you provide will be shared only in aggregate form with no connection to individuals and will be used for planning purposes around the Community Social Assessment. No personal information will be shared with anyone outside the Town project team. If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of this information, please contact the Town of Banff Director of Communications at: communications@banff.ca or 403.762.1207.

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