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We have developed virtual and in-person study tours for diverse city teams to learn more about international good practices rel...
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Our mission is to ignite action and challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable, and sustainable cities for all people
WHAT IS 8 80 CITIES?
We believe that if everything we do in our cities is great for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, then it will be great for all people.
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Second Year of Ontario Community Changemakers Program!
We are excited to announce the 20 winners of our second cohort of Ontario Community Changemakers. We can’t wait to be able to bring this new cohort together, while also connecting them with a growing network of alumni, to exchange ideas and support their creative community projects.
Ontario Community Changemakers (OCC) is a mini-grant program designed for Ontario residents aged 19-35 with innovative ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement, and/or foster social inclusion. The program runs with support from Balsam Foundation.
Meet the 20 #OCChangemakers who will get $5000 in seed funding to implement one community project in one year.
OUR SERVICES
We don’t do boring.
Work with us. Have fun again!
Our team can help your community’s streets and public spaces thrive.
Unconventional Engagement
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.
Idea Labs
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.
Open Streets Planning
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.
Special Projects
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.
FEATURED PROJECTS
This is 8 80 Cities in action.
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.
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Seniors’ Outdoor Activation Toolkit
The Seniors’ Outdoor Activation Toolkit is a compilation of best practices on programming parks and public spaces for seniors...
Canada, Toronto, ON (Canada)“Post-COVID People and Cities. People: healthier and happier.
Cities: equitable and sustainable.”
– Gil Penalosa, Founder
Stories & Insights
From the world of 8 80 Cities.
Like cities we’re always evolving! Keep up to date with the latest stories and thoughts from 8 80.
NewsTransformed Vivian Lane Unveiling
The City of Brampton, together with its partners the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA) and 8 80 Cities, have transformed Vivian Lane into a vibrant destination for people of all ages as part of the broader Activate Downtown Brampton program supported by the My......
September 13, 2022
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