8 80 Streets
Read the 8 80 Streets Project Reports containing insights and recommendations from the pilot-projects implemented in Toronto in...
Toronto, ON (Canada)
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.
WHAT IS 8 80 CITIES?
We believe that if everything we do in our cities is great for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, then it will be great for all people.
OUR SERVICES
We don’t do boring.
Work with us. Have fun again!
Our team can help your community’s streets and public spaces thrive.
Unconventional Engagement
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.
Idea Labs
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.
Open Streets Planning
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.
Special Projects
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.
FEATURED PROJECTS
This is 8 80 Cities 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.
Toronto, ON (Canada)
My City Too
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)“Cities must move from talking to doing. Now.”
– Gil Penalosa, Founder & Chair of the Board
Stories & Insights
From the world of 8 80 Cities.
Like cities we’re always evolving! Keep up to date with the latest stories and thoughts from 8 80.
InsightFor the Love of Cities and a Celebration of the Power of People, Places, and Imagination
Cities This year marks the organization’s 20th anniversary. It’s an incredible milestone and cause for celebration. It feels good to be here. We’re old enough to have learned some things, endured some ups and downs, and still young enough to feel like we’re just getting......
April 29, 2026
NewsTen Mississauga Schools Join City-Wide Initiative to Enhance Student Health and Well-Being
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
Insight8 80 Cities Is Hiring a Summer Project Intern!
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, 2026
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