8 80 Cities

ALT A group of approximately 18 people gathers around and sits on a sculptural seating installation in an outdoor park setting. The group is positioned on a paved area surrounded by tall trees with autumn foliage in shades of gold, orange, and brown. One participant uses a wheelchair, while others sit, stand, or converse around the structure. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm fall atmosphere.

ALT A group of participants walks toward a modern community building surrounded by trees with colourful autumn foliage. The wide pathway leads to a glass-front entrance under a clear blue sky, suggesting a site visit or guided tour.

ALT Attendees sit at tables in an accessible meeting room while a presenter delivers a presentation displayed on a screen. Participants face the front of the room, listening and taking part in a learning session, with refreshments and workshop materials visible on the tables.

ALT Group of children and adults gathered outdoors in a leafy forest during fall for an educational activity.

ALT Children are drawing colourful chalk art on a playground while adults watch nearby in an outdoor activity session.

ALT Children engaged in outdoor learning activities on colorful mats surrounded by autumn leaves in a forest setting.

ALT Children and adults are walking along a decorated school pathway on a cloudy day, heading towards the school entrance.

ALT Portraits of 30 diverse individuals forming the 2026-2027 Ontario Community Changemakers cohort on a red background. The words "Congratulations to the 2026-2027 cohort!" are in the top right corner.

ALT A woman stands on a platform speaking to a diverse group gathered on a sunny city sidewalk near a tree and modern buildings.

ALT An image with white text and symbols on an orange background. The illustration features a feather, a narwhal and a flower, representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The symbols are surrounded by stars, a crescent moon, rising smoke, dotted patterns and flowing lines representing themes of remembrance and the ongoing journey of reconciliation. Text: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30

ALT 880 Cities celebrates 20 years of creating inclusive urban spaces in the September newsletter.

ALT 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.

ALT 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!”

ALT 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!”