8 80 Cities

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We are guided by the simple but powerful idea that if everything we do in our cities is great for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old, then it will be better for all people.
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Now it is time to welcome students back. As the school year gets underway and the fall season comes into full swing 🍂, we will be back in these spaces with continued programming that gives students opportunities to play, move, connect, and help shape how their school spaces are used.

A collage of photos showing new shaded areas for students to gather, connect and rest. Large red and dark blue shade umbrellas provide cover over paved and grassy areas, with light-coloured armourstones arranged as seating. The photos show these new seating and shade areas in different parts of the school spaces. Text reads, “Areas to connect and rest with shade and seating!”
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As part of this 8 80 Cities and @opheacanada.bsky.social collaborative project, our 8 80 team is leading the activation of school spaces, working alongside partners and school communities to bring co-created ideas into the physical spaces.

A collage of photos showing colourful games and activities painted on schoolyard tarmac. The games include Mirror Me, with sets of brightly coloured red, blue, green, orange, and yellow circles. Another photo shows a bike rodeo, with painted pathways and markings for cycling activities. Other photos show additional painted games, such as four square, basketball court lines, and movement activities across different areas of the schoolyard. Text reads, “New games and activities on the tarmac!”
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Summer was busy for Growing Healthy Places in Mississauga as we prepared for back to school! ☀️🎒 We spent the summer refreshing school spaces, with painted tarmac games and activities, new seating, shade, and more.

A paved pathway leading toward a school building, surrounded by grassy areas. The pathway features colourful Fundamental Movement Paths, with painted markings and designs that encourage different types of movement and play. Text reads, “Back to School… …we are back to activate their school spaces.” Smaller text at the bottom reads, “Sneak a peek at the summer transformation” with a right arrow after to indicate swiping direction.