Inspired by Jane Jacobs’ book “Death and Life of Great American Cities”, I analyse my own neighbourhood based on her four conditions for a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.
In August 2020, we read this classic of urban planning together. You’ll find discussion questions and other material below. Feel free to leave a comment,
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In the movie The Human Scale, Jan Gehl and his people-centred approach to urban planning is presented. Examples from all over the world teach us how to make our cities more liveable and inclusive – particularly important now that Covid-19 is changing our cities!
A summary and short review of this documentary about the great urban writer Jane Jacobs and her struggles to maintain Washington Park in NYC.
