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.
Toronto, ON (Canada)Global (Global)– Gil Penalosa, Founder & Chair of the Board
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This post was first published on AARP Livable Communities: Tool Kits & Resources. Public parks are important places for building a sense of community and social belonging. They are spaces that belong to everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or income. However, the way parks are......
September 14, 2018
This article was originally published in Brink There is no one definition of a “smart city.” However, there is general consensus that what makes a city smart is the use of different types of electronic data sensors to collect information that is subsequently used to......
August 31, 2018
By: Wendy Wang, University of Toronto Schools (Grade 11) On August 17, 18, and 19, Urban Minds’ youth-led initiative, 1UP Toronto, held their first-ever 1UP Leaders Lab in downtown Toronto. Over the course of three days, a group of 22 high school students travelled around......
August 31, 2018
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August 29, 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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