Creating Cities
for Everyone
· Inspirational Keynotes
· Strategic Advising
· Master Classes
Main Topics
- Cities for Children:
- Cities for Olders:
- Walk & Bike, for Life
- Parks & Trees:
- Cities for Well-Being
8 80 CITIES
FOR EVERYONE
In Bogotá, Colombia, he led the construction of over 200 parks, and transformed a small program called Ciclovia into the world's largest 'linear park', where every Sunday and Holiday over 1.5 million people of all ages and backgrounds come out to walk, bike, run, shop, and mostly, to enjoy the presence of each other.
Twenty-six years ago, he moved to Toronto, Canada, where a few years later he founded the successful non-profit 8 80 Cities. He has worked with hundreds of mayors, councillors, decision makers in small and large cities, rich and poor, contributing to their transformations. Recently he was voted into the Top 100 Most Influential Contemporary Urbanists, at #13.
He's a sought-after keynote speaker in multiple topics, for his capacity to inspire, open minds, get people moving from talking to doing. He is a Certified Professional Speaker.
Gil's "light at the end of the tunnel" are neighborhood-cities that are equitable, sustainable, fun, where children and olders live healthier and happier lives.
Why? Gil has worked in over 350 cities, and this webinar series is one way of giving back. He chooses topics and guests with the aim to provide interesting AND useful information to participants, so they become better passionate advocates to create equitable, sustainable,
and fun, cities.
Why Greater Toronto? It is the urban area where Gil chose as home 26 years ago. It’s where he plans to live the rest of his life. It’s a fascinating region, whose population is growing very fast.
These conversations aim to raise the level of engagement, to help people become passionate advocates on creating a GTHA that is more equitable, sustainable, and fun.
Gil does not charge anything to the community hosting him.
Global Cities
Because of Gil’s unique blend of experience, pragmatism and passion, many cities and organizations worldwide seek his leadership and valuable advice.
He has worked in over 350 different cities in all continents. His work intersects with. a number of fields such as transportation, public health, urban planning, parks and recreation, environment, education, and economic development.
Check the map to see where Gil has worked.
Testimonials
The 8 80 Cities Connection –
Gil is the Founder & Chair of 8 80 Cities. After many years running the organization as Executive Director, he now serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.
8 80 Cities, Gil Penalosa & Associates, and Cities for Everyone, work closely on some projects when they require the strengths of more than one organization.