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)St. Catharines, ON (Canada)– 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.
This blog post was first published in the Global Family Research Project website. At 8 80 Cities, we focus on children and older adults because we know the two bookend stages of life are increasingly characterized by limitations in freedom, mobility, and independence. Children and......
August 16, 2018
Parks and public spaces define our greatest cities and shape our most vibrant communities. Breakwater Park is a waterfront park in the historical downtown of Kingston, Ontario. It is located on King St., along with Ontario’s Waterfront Trail, and boasts of a beautiful, unobstructed view......
August 10, 2018
One of the best ways to learn is to see things in person and talk with the instigators who are bringing about change in their communities. Last week, 8 80 Cities hosted the #CivicCommonsUS Learning Journey in Toronto. A collaboration of national foundations and a......
August 02, 2018
Your monthly roundup of news, tools, and events from the world of 8 80 Cities. Explore More April Issue Your monthly roundup of news, tools, and events from the world of 8 80 Cities. Active Transportation in Canada’s Automotive Capit... You know walking, cycling, and......
July 30, 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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