Calgarians quality of life rebounding, survey says, but faith in council, taxes waning – Calgary [Video]

Calgarians are growing more optimistic about the city’s future and their own quality of life, according to the city’s latest citizen satisfaction survey.

The City of Calgary conducts two annual surveys, in the fall and spring, with the latest spring results released Thursday showing positive results compared to just six months ago.

According to the survey, nearly three quarters, or 74 per cent, of Calgarians rate their overall quality of life as good, which is an eight-per cent increase over fall’s survey.

Around seven in 10 Calgarians also feel that Calgary is a great place to make a life, with 66 per cent believing the city is a great place to make a living.

Optimism about Calgary’s future has also increased seven per cent since the fall, with 68 per cent of respondents saying the city is on the right track to be a better place in 10 years.

Three-quarters, or 75 per …