Kitchener Pop-Up Park
8 80 Cities and the City of Kitchener came together to launch the first-ever pop-up park in downtown Kitchener to build excitem...
Canada
Our mission is to ignite action and challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable, and sustainable cities for all people.
We are guided by the simple but powerful idea that if everything we do in our cities is great for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, then it will be better for all people.
OUR SERVICES
8 80 Neighbourhood Diagnostic
We work with community partners to put neighbourhoods back at the center of city development.
8 80 Community Engagement & Public Space Activations
We co-create inclusive engagement strategies with community partners that activate public space.
8 80 Workshops & Training
We provide unique training and capacity building workshops on creating equitable and age-friendly cities and public spaces.
8 80 Resources & Toolkits
We work with partners and clients to create attractive and accessible public space resources and toolkits.
8 80 Tailored Programs
We develop custom-made programs in collaboration with funders and partners that break the mold.
WHAT’S NEW
Calling all volunteers!
We are looking for help with our first phase of Public Life Studies at the Western Waterfront. On August 31st & September 2nd, we are looking for help collecting data on public space usage along the waterfront to uncover current gaps and opportunities that will inform the Western Waterfront Master Plan Refresh.
Engagement incentives provided!
FEATURED PROJECTS
This Is 8 80 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?
Canada
The Lending Library Project
The Lending Library Project sought to create autonomous and flexible recreation and fitness opportunities for WoodGreen’s sen...
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 constantly evolving! Keep up to date with the latest stories and thoughts from 8 80.
NewsTwenty Young Leaders Selected As Ontario Community Changemakers For Their Innovative Ideas To Improve Their Communities
20 young leaders from Ontario will receive a $ 5,000 microgrant and leadership development and training to implement their idea to activate public space, enhance civic engagement and foster social inclusion in their Ontario communities. TORONTO— June 14, 2023 — 8 80 Cities announces the......
June 14, 2023
InsightA “New” Solution to Toronto’s Housing Affordability Crisis
By Jonathan Chan – University of Toronto Student & 8 80 Cities 2022/2023 Intern Are Small-Scale housing initiatives the solution? Toronto has been dealing with an ongoing housing crisis that has worsened recently, leading to a hunt for solutions. The idea of small-scale housing,......
May 18, 2023
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