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.
Ever dream of strolling — or riding your bike — right down the middle of N. Davidson Street without a car in sight? Your opportunity is fast approaching. It’s called Open Streets 704, and it has been celebrated in the spring and fall for the past......
April 20, 2018
How do public spaces support local businesses? How do local businesses contribute to a city’s public realm? In 2015, we visited Portland, OR with a group of city officials and business owners from across the U.S. to find out. People in Portland recognize the mutually......
April 19, 2018
When we talk about walkable, sustainable cities, Phoenix is usually not the first city to come to mind. With miles and miles of suburbs and unforgiving heat for more than half the year, it’s easy to understand why people don’t go outside here as much......
April 11, 2018
Image Credit: Bill Rinehart/ WVXU Akron is getting $127,000 to plan for a grid of bicycle lanes throughout the city. The city says the Knight Foundation grant will help make Akron more bike-friendly with a plan for connecting neighborhoods, the downtown business district and the......
March 23, 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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