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.
8 80 Cities is pleased to announce the three winning cities to participate in the ground breaking two-year Wintermission progra...
Various (U.S.)The Open Streets Project is an open streets advocacy project and collaboration between 8 80 Cities and Street Plans.
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Like cities we’re always evolving! Keep up to date with the latest stories and thoughts from 8 80.
Eau Claire, WI. A city that received 53.7 inches of snow in February; shattering record levels from past years. With snow mounds as high as the tops of bus stop signs, how can cities thrive? This is in part what the #880Wintermission project takes aim......
March 13, 2019
This article was originally published in Brink. By Candice Leung, Project Coordinator and Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities The average winter in North American cities is roughly three months long. During these colder months, people tend to huddle indoors—and so their level......
March 04, 2019
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March 20, 2019
What does it take to create a city that truly embraces the winter season? And how do you design streets or program public spaces to encourage people to get outdoors during the coldest months of the year? In January, the 8 80 Cities team travelled......
February 20, 2019We’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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