Jane Jacobs

Read the story and WATCH the video:

 

Jane Jacobs: Without Her, NYC Would Have Been Vastly Different

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

http://www.thirteen.org/unsungheroines/2009/03/24/jane-jacobs-without-her-nyc-would-have-been-vastly-different/

 

NY Voices tribute to Jacobs (6 minutes), including clips of Jacobs speaking in the 1960s:

 

 

2. Jane Jacobs: Neighborhoods in Action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z99FHvVt1G4

 

Produced by the Active Living Network, a project of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. An interview with legendary author, Jane Jacobs, who wrote “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” The film explores the role of the built environment in physical activity and public health.9:45Total Length >>>>>>>>>>>>>about TORONTO

 

 

3. Jane Jacobshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFUZ1qOZuI0

2:57 succinct – great introduction to her ideas / work