Political+and+Social+Systems

Lilly: Geographical position of city allows city to flourish in business and trade FOR Kayla: Classes are becoming more distinct mainly because of the rise of homelessness and increased education FOR Christine: Oppurtunities with the wealth FOR Cameron: Calgary does have a few people like the Medici who come from the oil industry like the Mannox family who support the society with money FOR Quinn: Like in the Renaissance, many innovationg are being created. Calgary is exactly the same, an eg. of an innovation in Calgary is the SAGD oil sands company FOR Brody: We do see patrons who donate to art and culture today FOR Venki: If we become more diverse in our culture we could become a renaissance city because we are more focused on economy. Also, we need to improve our political system in order to become a Renaissance city. AGAINST (ya im rebel) Natalie: Yes, Calgary has the conditions because the Medici family specialized in arts and so Calgary has also been influenced. This led to art galleries and museums in Calgary today. FOR Ben: They have the oil so that they can have a Renaissance. The oil is going up in price and people will make money similar to the merchants during the Renaissance. FOR Michael: Calgary's wealth comes from a single non-renewable source, specifically, the oil sands. When the oil sands run out, Calgary will have no wealth. Renaissance Florence got it's weath from trading and banking. AGAINST (ya im rebel)

We as a whole strongly believe that Calgary does have the necessary amount of wealth, philanthropy towards the arts and culture, successful oil and gas industry, as well as the beneficial geography to become a Renaissance city.