Jane's Walk

Jane Jacobs was a community activist who authored many books on urban development, probably most well known for "The Death and Life of Great American Cities". One of the out-growths of her work is an organized walk each year in any community that is willing to participate. This year, the Ruston-Point Defiance Business District is sponsoring a walk in our neck of the woods. The goal is to bring communities together to walk their neighborhood, share stories and history and develop a common bond around our shared space.

Their web page gives a good description: "Exploring a neighborhood on foot - especially with someone who lives there - is the best way to get a sense of city life in all its rich particularity. And talking with strangers from different walks of life can help reveal our shared experiences, connecting us to something larger than ourselves. Jane's Walk invites city-dwellers to get out of their cars and get connected..."

Our local walk will take place this Saturday, May 1st from 8 am until 9 am. We'll gather at the Goldfish Tavern parking lot and wander up Pearl Street together. Bring your memories and dreams for the future ~ and let's walk and connect and build our community face to face.