We are a non-profit organization. We bring citizens together to enhance mobility and public space so that together we can create more vibrant, healthy, and equitable communities.
Our team can help your community’s streets and public spaces thrive.
Everyone has a voice, we provide the megaphone. Our expertise is in creating unconventional engagement strategies that get people informed, involved, and excited about new initiatives in their cities.
Changing cities starts by harnessing exceptional new ideas and taking action. That’s what 8 80 Idea Labs are all about. We will share our knowledge of best practices from cities around the world to generate new and exciting ideas and action plans for your community.
We are international experts in Open Streets design and implementation. ‘Open Streets’ are community-based programs that temporarily open selected streets to people, by closing them to cars. Streets become places where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can come out and improve their health.
We love to break the mold. That’s why we take on Special Projects- these are projects that go beyond our other services. Our Special Projects incubate new strategies and ideas to elevate people-centred urbanism. We develop these projects in collaboration with our partners and clients.
The 8 80 concept is universal. From communities of 5,000 to 5 million, our projects always start at the same place; how do we meaningfully engage people in urban transformation.
Global (Global)– Gil Penalosa, Founder & Chair of the Board
Like cities we’re always evolving! Keep up to date with the latest stories and thoughts from 8 80.
Your monthly roundup of news, tools, and events from the world of 8 80 Cities. Explore More April Issue Your monthly roundup of news, tools, and events from the world of 8 80 Cities. Active Transportation in Canada’s Automotive Capit... You know walking, cycling, and......
May 17, 2018
Press release originally posted on the Knight Foundation website. Successful Applicants Receive $ 5,000 to Implement one Project and Are Supported with Ongoing Mentorship and Leadership Training for One Year MIAMI – May 16, 2018 – Twenty community leaders from cities across the United States......
May 16, 2018
At 8 80 Cities, we don’t do boring. 2017 was the year we more than lived up to that! We celebrated our 11th year of working on creating cities for all, a fantastic milestone that we are so proud to have achieved. Our mission has......
May 10, 2018
You know walking, cycling, and public transit are now entirely in the mainstream when even Canada’s Automotive Capital initiates an active transportation master plan. 8 80 Cities is tickled pink to be back working in Windsor, Ontario, this time as part of a team with......
May 03, 2018We’re working on an exciting new resource hub to help you bring the 8 80 concept to life in your community! In the meantime, explore the Doable City Reader to help you develop practical and affordable neighbourhood interventions in your community.
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