Calgary is facing a population explosion. Are you feeling it? Living it? Let us know

Calgary saw nearly 100,000 people move here in just a year from across Canada and the world. That's huge, and it has the potential to profoundly change our city.

This growth means new friendships, adventure and opportunities.

Others experience a struggle to find a job, housing or school — a stress for new arrivals and long-term residents alike.

But a strong city is one that understands itself, especially in a time of change. So can you help us tell these stories?

• If you moved to Calgary within the past few years, tell us — does this place feel like home yet? What's been working for you, and what hasn't?
• And if you're a long-time resident here — what changes have you seen? Has the growth created a new business opportunity for you, or has it created pressure that you're now having to adapt to?

We want to hear from you.

If you want to share your experience, your story, click on the video prompt below. There's nothing to download.

Remember, the most powerful way you can help other people understand what you're experiencing is by telling a story. 

Think about the point you want to make. Then be specific as you describe the impact of growth on your life, or in your community. 

If you're willing to record a video, we'll follow up with you before we publish (so leave your contact information). It's a powerful way to communicate and make sense of these changes together. If you have questions or would rather write a response, email CBC producer Elise Stolte at elise.stolte@cbc.ca.

CBC Calgary is starting a reporting project on this theme, looking for personal stories about what the population pressures mean for the people of Calgary and everyone joining us.

As this project ramps up, you can follow it at cbc.ca/yycgrowth.

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