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Where Two Programs Meet: 8 80 TowerPOPS as a Living Lab For Ontario Community Changemakers
Sep 25, 2026 · original
By Katie Konstantopoulos, Rebecca Arshawsky and Praneti Kulkarni, Project Managers, 8 80 Cities Since 2021, 8 80 Cities has brought together a network of 120 local leaders (and counting!) to implement bold ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement, and foster social inclusion in their communities through the Ontario Community Changemakers (OCC) program. After receiving funding, training, and peer networks, many participants remain in our network and programs, carrying forward skills, ideas, and partnerships that continue to activate neighbourhoods across the GTA and beyond. We also often have the pleasure of inviting them to work with us directly to experiment and support our local projects! Today, we highlight past and present Changemakers who have developed relationships with 8 80 TowerPOPS , a 3-year multi-disciplinary project focused on transforming underused spaces to
August ’26 Issue
Aug 31, 2026 · original
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8 80 Cities Resources & Toolkits: Sharing 20 Years of Knowledge and Practice
Aug 29, 2026 · original
At 8 80 Cities, our work extends beyond developing programs and projects. Over the past 20 years, we have also created a wide range of resources, toolkits, and practical guides designed to support practitioners, advocates, policymakers, and community leaders in building more inclusive, people-centred cities. Throughout our history, we have published: Red Deer Mobility Playbook (City of Red Deer, Alberta), 30 K Livable Streets Report (Toronto), Building Better Cities with Young Children and Families (Bernard van Leer Foundation, the Netherlands), Creating Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages (AARP, USA), My City Too (Toronto), School Streets Guidebook (Victoria), Addressing Homelessness in Parks: An Inclusive Practices Guide (AARP), Winter Placemaking Guide (AARP, USA), School Streets Toolkit (Ontario Active School), Seniors Outdoors Activation Toolkit (Toronto), Creating Commun
What July Taught Us About Cities, FIFA, and Who We Plan For
Jul 30, 2026 · original
By Hannah Huen, 8 80 Cities Summer Communications Volunteer, and Camila Uriona, 8 80 Cities Manager of Communications As July comes to a close, Toronto is slowly getting back into its usual rhythm. The crowds on the streets are settling down, and jerseys are being tucked away. For a few weeks, the city became a gathering place for people from around the world to attend the long-awaited FIFA World Cup. Left: Fans at Eaton Centre watching a game. Photo by: Ryan Lok. Right: Fans at a bar in Richmond Hill. Photo by: Hannah Huen From watch parties at home, in bars, and even in subway stations, to the streets as fans walked together to the stadium to cheer for their countries’ teams, it is undeniable that the tournament brought a sense of excitement and community that we don’t often come across. Soccer, or football (depending on where you’re from), became a universal love language that crossed
July ’26 Issue
Jul 30, 2026 · original
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A Collaborative Effort to Reimagine Streets for Children Across Canada
Jul 29, 2026 · original
By Jiya Benni, 8 80 Cities Director of Programs & Development The 2025-2026 school year saw 11 School Streets implemented across Canada, from Vancouver and Burnaby in BC, Edmonton in Alberta, Mississauga, Markham, and Kingston in Ontario, to Montreal and Gatineau in Quebec, as part of the National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI) . School Streets is a simple idea and program that closes streets in front of schools to cars and opens them up to people at the start and end of the school day to prioritize safe walking conditions for children, their caregivers and teachers. It not only increases active travel but also reduces air pollution, improves road safety, supports children’s independent mobility, and fosters social connection. While School Streets is often considered an emerging program in Canada, municipalities such as the City of Vancouver , the City of Victoria , and the Cit
June ’26 Issue
Jun 29, 2026 · original
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An Interview with Gil Peñalosa, Founder & Chair, 8 80 Cities
Jun 15, 2026 · original
In this conversation, part of the series 8 80 Cities – 20 Years of Creating Cities for All, Gil Peñalosa reflects on a lifetime dedicated to reimagining cities as places where everyone can thrive. From his early experiences in Bogotá to his global advocacy for people-centred urban design, Gil shares why he founded 8 80 Cities, what progress has been made over the past two decades, what challenges remain, and his hopeful vision for the future of urban life. How/why did you become interested in cities? I was born in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. We were a middle-class family and, luckily, lived across from a public park, where I spent most of my time from ages 5 to 12, other than sleeping or at school. Close by were mountains I loved, and often, with my brothers and/or friends, I used to climb them and enjoy the city view. For many years, my father worked in the public sector, and my mo
Applications Are Open For The 2026 Ontario Community Changemakers Program
Jun 1, 2026 · original
Press Release Applications Are Open For The 2026 Ontario Community Changemakers Program Funding is available to Ontarians aged 19 and over! TORONTO — June 1, 2026 — Non-profit organization 8 80 Cities is seeking applications for their 2026–2027 Ontario Community Changemakers, a multi-generational leadership and micro-grant program for people with bold ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement, and foster social inclusion in their communities. Anyone residing in Ontario, aged 19 and above, with creative ideas to improve their community, is encouraged to apply to participate in this innovative, Ontario-based program funded by the Balsam Foundation. Thirty successful applicants will receive $5,000 to implement their project idea, leadership development training from 8 80 Cities, and peer-to-peer networking with other grassroots community champions. Projects should respond to
The 8 80 Mighty Team
May 28, 2026 · original
This blog post is part of the series 8 80 Cities – 20 Years of Creating Cities for All. When I think about leadership, teamwork, connection, outstanding performance, creativity and fun, I immediately think of the 8 80 Cities team—my team. I’ve been working in this small but mighty organization for 15 years. Yes, 15! Nearly my entire life in Canada. I will never forget being given the opportunity, as a newcomer, to join an inclusive organization focused on cities and how to make them better for everyone, from 8 to 80. Camila Uriona Most of you know us; you know that we’ve been around for 20 years, changing mindsets, and demonstrating that we all have the right to public space, the right to mobility and the right to participate. And as we know, with rights come responsibilities, and in our work with Indigenous communities, we have tied that responsibility to the land and to each other to s

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