As an academic institution, we are committed to co‑creating knowledge through diverse scientific perspectives. In celebration of Urban October, Universidad de las Américas, through its institutional urban studies platform “Voces de la Ciudad”, is organizing a special event titled “Master Classes with Gil Peñalosa.” This event will offer our students the opportunity to participate in an urban‑architecture workshop led by renowned urban planner Gil Peñalosa, who will introduce the 8–80 City Model as a practical toolkit for understanding and intervening in the city through strategies that promote accessibility, safety, and inclusive urban development. The event will take place on October 8th at Campus Granados in Quito, Ecuador, where Gil Peñalosa will join several sessions across the Architecture and Design Faculty, as well as the Politics and International Relations programs. This event following the National Urban Forum taking place in Quito - Ecuador on 6th and 7th of the same month.