To celebrate Jane Jacobs Day, May 4th 2008, you are invited to participate in Jane’s Walk 2008, hosted by Catherine Hennessey as she tells the stories of the places and people of her downtown neighbourhood. Jane’s Walk is a series of free neighbourhood walking tours given by residents who care passionately about where they live, work and play.
Read more about Jane’s Walk.
The first time I realized urban planning was a serious discipline was more than twenty years ago when I was visiting friends in Toronto who were neighbours of Jacobs. I was 16, and I was a guest of my friends at Jane’s 70th birthday party in her home across the street on Albany Avenue in the Annex. I remember being very surprised that someone could be so famous for “thinking about cities”, but at the time I don’t think I had a clue what was involved in urban planning. Jane’s Walks are a great way to honour her legacy and promote her ideas for creating vital, livable cities.
Thanks for posting this, Rob. I wasn’t aware of the walk. This has greatly increased my chances of showing up! Catherine is an excellent host; the walk should be very enlightening and entertaining.
Enjoy Shawn. Catherine will do a great job, I have no doubt. The weather is supposed to be perfect. Unfortunately, I can’t make it.