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Amanda O’Rourke

Title: Executive Director, 8 80 Cities
NACTO Title: Speaker, Designing Cities Conference
Amanda O’Rourke

Amanda is Executive Director of 8 80 Cities, a not for profit organization based in Toronto Canada. The organization was created based on the simple but powerful concept that if cities are planned, built, and managed thinking of the needs of children and older adults then they will be great for all people. Amanda was a key architect of the 8 80 concept, and has held several positions within the organization since 2007. She has been a key driving force in the development and growth of 8 80 Cities and has worked on numerous projects related to parks, public spaces, and sustainable transportation in North America, Europe, Mexico, and Australia. Amanda holds a Master’s of Science in Planning from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Queen’s University. She is also currently Co-Chair of the Children, Play, and Nature Committee for World Urban Parks. She loves being a momma to three small kids, is an eternal optimist, and is passionate about transforming cities into great places for all people.

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