walk - observe - connect
Our inspiration: Jane's Walks
Who was Jane Jacobs, and what's Jane's Walk?
Toronto through Jane's Glasses
Click on the image for a commented walk across Toronto, from downtown to the legendary house in the Annex!
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"Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. It encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours." (From Jane's Walk official website)
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Most major cities in English-speaking countries have Jane Jacobs' Walks. Click on these cities to learn more:
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Citizen Jane:
The Battle for the City (Official Trailer)
In this film, we discover Jacobs' activism as a a turning point for NYC's urban planning.
Read the movie reviews on imdb
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Challenge: locate this!
(and spot some EOI teachers while you're at it)
Santiago de Compostela has its own Jane's Walk.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/janeswalkcompos to find out more!