The opposing visions of Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses towards city building resonate with many New Yorkers today. It is certainly clear to me that Jane Jacobs is now the prevailing force. While no one ...

Take in some fresh air and exercise this weekend while testing your knowledge of the city with a slew of touring possibilities. It’s the ninth year of Jane’s Walk NYC, a weekend of tours named after ...

“Everybody, it would seem, is for the rebuilding of our cities…But this is not the same as liking cities…most of the rebuilding under way and in prospect is being designed by people who don’t like ...

This late, legendary community activist and urban theorist fought a megalomaniac developer, helped save Washington Square ...

Jane Jacobs didn’t trust urban planners. She once told me that planners would call her all the time and tell her what great work they were doing in her name. Then she would find out that they were ...

Share your passion for your neighborhood with other New Yorkers by volunteering to lead a tour for Jane’s Walk 2025. Enthusiastic locals can now submit tour plans for the May event, which features ...

Share your passion for your neighborhood with other New Yorkers by volunteering to lead a tour for Jane’s Walk 2025. Enthusiastic locals can now submit tour plans for the May event, which features ...