While Eyes on the Street will definitely resonate with fans of Jacobs’ writing, the book will appeal to a broader audience, as it is as much about how she thought as about what she wrote.
Category: Jane Jacobs
Jane’s Walk Vancouver Orientation—April 14th
There will be an orientation session for Jane’s Walk Vancouver Leaders and Volunteers (and anybody else interested in learning more) on April 14th, 2014.
Vancouver Urbanist Meetup & Jane’s Walk Wrap Up—May 12
This month’s get together is a special event. In addition to the monthly Vancouver Urbanist Meetup, we will also be celebrating last weekend’s successful Jane’s Walks in Vancouver
Jane’s Walk Vancouver is this Weekend!
This weekend citizens in cities around the world—including Vancouver—will lead walking tours of their communities in honour of Jane Jacobs.
Jane Jacobs On Writing [Weekend Watch]
Jane Jacobs talks about how she approached her writing.
Jane Jacobs on Visual Order, Art & Life [Weekend Watch]
A short reading from The Death and Life of Great American Cities, by Jane Jacobs.
Home: Inspiration from 3 Vancouver Communities – June 19, 2012
On June 19, 2012, the Museum of Vancouver is hosting a gathering to share insights, learnings, and stories from Jane’s Walks in Vancouver.
Jane Jacobs Compares Toronto & Montreal, 1969
A short television segment from 1969, shortly after Jacobs moved to Canada.
Jane Jacobs and the Craft of Fiction
Jane Jacobs’ Death and Life of Great American Cities captures not just the rich density of urban life, but the craft of fiction.
Jane Jacobs on Economies and Nature
Jane Jacobs asserted that economies are governed by the same rules as nature itself.