Jane Jacobs on building well-rounded economies

Jane Jacobs ideas on the growth, health, and development of cities went far beyond defining livable nieghbourhoods. She also worked on the economic theory of how cities become economic engines of their region. Not surprisingly, she believed that successful cities share an economic ecology that un...

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A Walk in the Park with Gil—Video Series

The video series A Walk in the Park with Gil is a perfect way to get started exploring parks and gardens. This free video series features knowledgeable guests, who offer fascinating stories and successful cases of urban parks, followed by a provocative and inspiring talk and Q&A session. Each...

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CBC Ottawa Presents 'Walk This Way'

CBC Radio One in Ottawa is offering some help to revitalize your daily walk.  Every Friday for the next few weeks, check out Walk This Way. On the Walk This Way main page, you will find a summary of each walk, beginning with the first one (Stittsville, released on May 21).  Clicking on the walk ...

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La version française du livre phare de Jane Jacobs maintenant disponible

Don't forget, you can view or borrow Jane Jacobs' flagship book — The Life and Death of Great American Cities — in French.  Déclin et survie des grandes villes américaines is now available at the Ottawa Public Library. Vous pouvez maintenant consulter ou emprunter le livre phare de Jane Jacobs—T...

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