At 8 80 Cities our work focuses on creating cities that are better for everyone: from 8 to 80. This week is a special one as it is Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the growing issue of social isolation, disconnection, and loneliness experienced by older adults. By raising awareness and providing programs of support, we hope to encourage connection across the nation where seniors can thrive. 💛 Here are some tips to connect with seniors during this week: 1) Say hello to a senior at the coffee shop, in a lineup at a store, up the street, in an elevator or any place where a senior will safe to connect. 2) Take a senior that you know for a coffee or meal. 3) Take a senior for a walk outside in nature, around the block or in the garden. 4) Participate in the shared experience of a hobby or activity that a senior would enjoy doing with you. At 8 80 Cities, we believe in the power of multigenerational collaboration. Our OCC program is now focused on expanding to older adults and we encourage seniors who have bold ideas to apply at ontariocommunitychangemakers… #SeniorsLonelinessAwareness #GenWell #CreatingCitiesForAll

🎉It's International Day of Play ✨❤️ 🤾🏽‍♀️At 8 80 Cities, we believe in the power of play. It is a powerful tool for learning, connection, creativity, and belonging. While play is often associated with childhood, its benefits extend across all ages, supporting cognitive development, creative thinking, social connection, and overall healthy environments. 🤸🏼‍♀️Play is built into every aspect of our work, including projects such as 8 80 TowerPOPS, Growing Healthy Places, and the National Active School Streets Initiative. Whether it's through public space activations, community engagement processes, or workshops and training, we explore how playful approaches can help create healthier, more equitable communities. 🛴We are especially passionate about creating opportunities for free play, where children can explore, imagine, take risks, and develop independence and a sense of ownership over the spaces around them. 💥Today, we celebrate the role of play in helping people of all ages connect and learn! 📚Learn more about how we embed play in our projects: 🏢8 80 TowerPOPS: ow.ly/y2c150ZatG9 🍏Growing Healthy Places: ow.ly/B5XR50ZatGb National Active School Streets Initiative: ow.ly/m8i450ZatG8 #InternationalDayofPlay #PlayMatters #880Cities #CreatingCitiesforAll #RightToPublicSpace

🎉 It's National Volunteer Week! 💚At 8 80 Cities, our work flourishes through collaboration with partners, board, clients, and funders. The commitment of our volunteers exemplifies our mission and drives our projects and programs. 🙏🏼 We thank all our committed volunteers who help us in different capacities—from behind-the-scenes logistics and communications to on-site public life studies, pop-up activations, community engagement, and more. 🙌🏼 Your dedication to what we do ignites change in our communities and contributes to creating cities for all. #NVM2026 #IgniteVolunteerism #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #RightToPublicSpace #RightToParticipate #RightToMobility #REsponsibilityToTheLand

🌍This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on our Responsibility to the Land & Each Other—one of 8 80 Cities’ core values, alongside the rights to mobility, participation, and public space. While our approach is people first, we know that building better cities means recognizing our deep interconnectedness with the Earth and with one another. 🌱 That’s why we encourage conscious consumption—both individually and collectively. As an organization, we put this into practice by prioritizing walking, cycling, public transit, and reducing waste through reuse. ✔️We design and co-design our programs and projects from a people-first approach, supporting local economies and the responsible use of public spaces, so that we can all create cities that care for people, place, and planet. 🔗Learn more about the actions you can take at 🍁 earthday.ca and 🌐 earthday.org #EarthDay2026 #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #RightToPublicSpace #RightToMobility #RightToParticipate #ResponsibilityToLand

🌆 The 8 80 Cities 2025 Yearbook is here! 2025 was a year of big ideas, bold action, and meaningful community impact. Explore how we advanced inclusive, healthy, and sustainable cities for all through our programs, projects, and partnerships. 🎉2026 marks 8 80 Cities' 20th anniversary. Together, we’re ready to write the next chapter—one that brings even more vibrant public spaces, stronger communities, and better cities for all. 🩵 Thank you to the 8 80 staff, board, volunteers, interns, partners, and clients—your support makes this work possible. 👉 Dive into the Yearbook and see what’s possible when cities are designed for everyone. 🔗Link in bio. #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

The 8 80 Cities November Newsletter is here! This month, we’re diving into people-first streets, inclusive public spaces, and bold ideas shaping cities for everyone. From inspiring stories to practical tools, our newsletter is packed with insights to help you champion vibrant, equitable communities. ➡️Highlights include: ✅Fresh perspectives on urban design ✅Community-led initiatives making an impact ✅Upcoming events and resources you won’t want to miss 🔗mailchi.mp/880cities.org/8-8… 📩 Don’t miss out—subscribe now: 880cities.org/subscribe/ #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

Check the 8 80 Cities July Newsletter! In this issue, we share what we accomplished in July and a collection of articles, toolkits, resources, and videos about creating cities for all. 🔗mailchi.mp/880cities.org/8-8… #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #RightToPublicSpace #ightToParticipation #ightToMobility

🎉Congratulations to our Founder and Chair, Gil Penalosa, for another achievement in his career. Thank you for all the work you do!🥳 #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

That would be great for everyone! #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #RightToMobility #Safety

The 8 80 Cities May newsletter is here! Check out a collection of articles on decolonizing play, car-free streets in Canadian cities, healthy aging, placemaking in hot and arid cities and more! ow.ly/xaia50S0c96 #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

In one hour! In this Cities For Everyone with Gil|The Webinar session, Ethan Kent, Executive Director of @PlaceMakingX will talk about placemaking, people-powered places, and more. Register here: ow.ly/wayE50QCYPP #CitiesForEveryoneWithGil #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

📣In one hour! Cities for Everyone with Gil. The Webinar. Can We Still Make Public Places for Everyone? Guest: Carol Coletta. Join here: ow.ly/bsan50QtyNK #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #PublicSpaces

One of the things we like the most at 8 80 Cities is having our weekly team meetings. 😊 We just had the first of the year with all our team back from a well needed reset. It is great to brainstorm and set goals together! Got team 🙌🏼 #880cities #creatingcitiesforall

Check out the July edition of our newsletter! We invite you to read articles on the future as a playground, the need to connect parks with public transportation, reports and tools, and everything we've been up to! Enjoy! ow.ly/F6kh50PpgQq #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

Tomorrow FREE webinar of Cities For Everyone with Gil. Guest: 8 80 Cities' ED, Amanda O'Rourke. You cannot miss this treat🙂Register here: bit.ly/3UBJKGt @Penalosa_G #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

Reminder! We are hiring a Project Coordinator! Apply now and join a team of fun and multidisciplinary professionals! Read the job ad here: ow.ly/LIGx50O29oa #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #ProjectCoordinator #Toronto #GTA

Come, and join our team! We are hiring a Project Coordinator to support various of our projects! Interested? Read the full Job Description here: ow.ly/nWOC50NN0bx #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

Yesterday we had so much fun! We met with T.L. Kennedy's Art & Design class to reimagine public space in #Cooksville with @tasdesignbuild! Thank you to the students for the fabulous ideas and to the teachers for their kindness! #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #PublicSpace

Our November newsletter is out! Read great articles, blog posts and our latest report on #SchoolStreets! Plus, news on the updated dates for applying to our Healthy Urban Policy Workshop! Check the full issue👇 🔗ow.ly/2qzg50LR0tu #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll

Our October Newsletter is out! Great readings, a video on our latest work in Kitchener, an interview with Sue Lantz from COllaborative Aging and more. Enjoy it here: bit.ly/3NniuYr #880cities #creatingcitiesforall