8 80 Cities

🎉8 80 Cities is excited to announce a new three-year partnership with Ophea, Brock University and Novo Nordisk to launch Growing Healthy Places: Mississauga ‒ a project that will support the health and well-being of school-aged children, by developing a package of evidence-based community-led initiatives aimed at increasing access to nutritious food and safe places to be physically active. Access to nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity play an integral role in a child’s development and reduce the risks of developing health issues into adulthood. Growing Healthy Places: Mississauga will engage communities in the co-design of neighbourhood-based solutions to improve quality of life and healthy living for every child, no matter where they live.📍 8 80 is proud to be part of this essential work furthering our vision: to create healthy, happy and sustainable cities for people to grow up and grow old in. Thank you to our amazing partners for this opportunity.✨ Learn more about this exciting new project: https://ow.ly/WUx850VlFYp #HealthyChildren #DrivingChange #FoodEquity #Mississauga

The countdown is over! 8 80 Cities is thrilled to announce applications for the 2025 Knight Emerging City Champions (KECC) fellowship and micro-grant program are now open! We are looking for young civic innovators between 18 - 35 years old in the U.S. with creative solutions that strengthen trust and community connection, foster creative expression, and build local resilience. Applications close May 28, 2025. Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/ggUfF4Vu 8 80 Cities leads KECC with support from Knight Foundation #k880champs #CommunityConnection #CreativeExpression #LocalResilience #PublicSpace #CivicTech #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #KnightFoundation #Akron #Macon #StPaul #Charlotte #Detroit #Miami #SanJose #Philadelphia

Only 2 days until the KECC applications open! We are looking for the next cohort of creative leaders ready to transform their cities. 💡 Got an idea? Are you 18-35 and living in the U.S.? Be bold and apply! Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dr-nyj6 #k880champs #CommunityConnection #CreativeExpression #LocalResilience #PublicSpace #CivicTech #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #KnightFoundation #Akron #Macon #StPaul #Charlotte #Detroit #Miami #SanJose #Philadelphia Knight Foundation

This past Tuesday, our team hosted a special meeting with our friends from NORC Innovation Centre to discuss a framework of collaboration to support healthy ageing in place. We have learned so much during this session and we certainly look forward to working together with such a passionate and dynamic team.🙌🏼 Thank you, Jen and Emma for joining us at our beautiful building at 401 Richmond. #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #NaturallyOccurringRetirementCommunities #Innovation #AgeFriendly #Health

We are glad to share that two of our #OCChangemakers, Igor Samardzic & Mehedi Khan MiPs (Muslims in Public Space) are part of the organizing team for Jane's Walk Toronto this year! Learn more about them and the festival: https://lnkd.in/e2mRD2_j 🚶🏻♀️Join the walks! 🗓️May 2 - 4, 2025, Toronto #PublicSpace #Streets #Toronto #JanesWalk #Toronto #Neighbourhoods

🎉 Over the past decade, Knight Emerging City Champions has supported 130 young leaders and helped catalyze 130+ public space and civic engagement projects across the U.S. From pop-up activations and creative public realm interventions to bold projects tackling poverty, education, and mental health, our Champions have reimagined what’s possible in their cities. 💡🏙️ Do you have a bold idea to transform your city? KECC application updates are coming soon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dr-nyj6 #k880champs #EconomicOpportunity #DowntownRevitalization #NeighborhoodRevitalization #PublicSpace #CivicTech #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #KnightFoundation #Akron #Macon #StPaul #Charlotte #Detroit #Miami #SanJose #Philadelphia Knight Foundation

Do you have a bold idea to transform your city? If you're in the U.S. and aged 18-35, this is your chance to make it real. Stay tuned for our KECC program application launch! ✨ Learn more about Knight Emerging City Champions here: https://lnkd.in/dr-nyj6 #k880champs #EconomicOpportunity #DowntownRevitalization #NeighborhoodRevitalization #PublicSpace #CivicTech #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #KnightFoundation #Akron #Macon #StPaul #Charlotte #Detroit #Miami #SanJose #Philadelphia Knight Foundation

Before we kick things into high gear for the upcoming season, let’s take a moment to celebrate the milestones and moments that shaped 2024! Dive into our 2024 Yearbook and explore our organization's vibrant journey over the past year. Inside, you'll find insights into the fun projects, innovative programs, and valuable collaborations we've embarked on. Discover our positive impact with the communities we serve and celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved as a dedicated team. Read more: https://ow.ly/Jg4x50Vwc7q Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/dQ7gp4Mm #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #RightToPublicSpace #RightToMobility #RightToParticipate

🎉We are excited to host teams from Kingston, Burlington, Hamilton, and Yellowknife for the Healthy Urban Policy Workshop in #Helsinki this May! This immersive experience brings together the winners of the National Healthy Cities Grant competition. Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gU_nJYEK #880Cities #HealthyCities #UrbanPolicy #Innovation Brock University Queen's University University of Waterloo CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH)

Our Knight Emerging City Champions website got a refresh! ✨ Explore the updates, dive into the Champion blogs, and watch our 2024 Toronto Studio video! 🎥The next application period opens soon. Stay tuned! 👀 Check it out: Blog → https://lnkd.in/gMus6VPT Video → https://lnkd.in/gNZ7HUnU #k880champs #EconomicOpportunity #DowntownRevitalization #NeighborhoodRevitalization #PublicSpace #CivicTech #880Cities #CreatingCitiesForAll #KnightFoundation