Readings from Jane Jacobs, at the Judson Church, NYC, September 24, 2009. Hosted by ‘Reverend’ Billy Talen of the Church of Life after Shopping
Category: Jane Jacobs
Robert Moses Meets His Match
It was Robert Moses plans for a Lower Manhattan Expressway in 1962 that Jane Jacobs perhaps was most famous for opposing.
Jane Jacobs: Parting Words
Jane Jacobs: Parting Words (2007) from Kevin Balmer on Vimeo.This longer (20 min) video captures Jane Jacobs in one of her last public appearances in Portland Oregon. On tour to promote her book, Dark Age Ahead (2004), Jacobs discusses the imperative for culturally diverse and innovative cities, among many other issues. I was lucky enough…
Jane Jacobs, Economist
Most know Jane Jacobs as the ultimate champion of cities, but recently, her economic vision has come into the spotlight.