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.
Tag: 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.
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.
Urbanism Speakeasy: Urbanism for the non-urbanist
I am honoured to be asked to be the first interviewee for ‘Urbanism Speakeasy” a new podcast by Andy Boenau, an urbanist and transportation engineer.
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.
Friday Five: Articles for Urbanists [Nov 12th-18th]
This week’s round-up of articles for urbanists.
Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists [October 15th-21st]
This week’s selection of news and views for urbanists.