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.
Read the 8 80 Streets Project Reports containing insights and recommendations from the pilot-projects implemented in Toronto in...
Toronto, ON (Canada)My City Too is an initiative by 8 80 Cities and EcoKids to develop a strategy that advances outdoor free play and independent m...
Canada, Toronto, 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.
It’s hard to believe there was a time 8 80 Cities didn’t exist. Not just 8 80 Cities the organization, but 8 80 Cities the concept. It wasn’t invoked or referenced in urban planning classrooms and broader discourse; cities didn’t declare that they would aspire to be......
May 19, 2026
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ – One year into its launch, Growing Healthy Places: Mississauga is advancing its goal to improve physical activity, access to nourishing food, and overall quality of life for children aged 6–13 in underserved Mississauga communities. A partnership initially beginning with Ophea, 8 80 Cities, Brock University,......
April 28, 2026
8 80 Cities is looking for an intern to support our project team delivering projects that will bring community ideas to life in public spaces! The Summer Project Intern will support our various projects, programs, and initiatives related to our mission to ignite action and......
April 20, 2026We pick the most inspiring and relevant research, tools, and projects on creating cities for all and deliver it right to your inbox.
