Jane’s Walk 2025
Jane’s Walk is an annual international festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs, with the walks taking place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was an urbanist and activist known for her community-focused approach to city planning. Her book, “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” (1961), challenged conventional urban planning ideas. Jacobs advocated for mixed-use development, higher urban density, and local economies. She influenced neighbourhood activism in New York and Toronto, opposing car-centric planning and promoting local input in urban development. Jacobs believed in people’s ability to shape their communities and emphasised the importance of understanding one’s neighbourhood.
This year we are proud to be partnering with the Planning Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Australian Institute of Architects to offer a series of free walking events.
Upcoming events: Jane’s Walk calendar 2025
International Women’s Day Safe Cities | Safe Streets Night Walk (Brisbane) Rescheduled event and part of the Jane’s Walk calendar
Location: Sports House 150 Caxton Street, Milton as a meeting point, with a walk around the Suncorp Stadium and Caxton Street
Where will we walk: Suncorp Stadium, Caxton Street and towards the Barracks.
4:30 – 6.30pm 1 May (Women’s State of Origin at Suncorp).
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Jane’s Walk 2025 (Sunshine Coast)
Join the Sunshine Coast Branch for a guided walk of Maroochydore City Centre in recognition of Jane Jacob’s legacy.
Meeting in Front of the Council Chambers
54 First Ave
Maroochydore QLD 4558
2-4pm, Friday May 2.
Jane’s Walk 2025 (Gold Coast)
Our traditional Gold Coast Planners hit the streets format is back for 2025, allowing attendees to explore the Tedder Avenue (and surrounds) with insights from planning, architecture and urban design perspectives. Formal presentations will be on offer, but as always, the event allows for group discussions to unpick the fabric of the precinct.
The route will see us walking for no longer than 60 minutes with ample stops at points of interest for rest and discussion.
The session will conclude at a venue with networking over drinks and food (at your own cost). We look forward to seeing you there! We look forward to seeing you there!
4 – 5.30pm, Friday May 2.
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Jane’s Walk 2025 – 2032 Games Venues (Brisbane)
Join us for a Janes Walk featuring the inner-city Brisbane 2032 Games venues. The walk will be led by Jacob Anson, urban planner, and Vice President of Committee for Brisbane.
Explore the locations of the inner-city Brisbane 2032 venues and infrastructure announced as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, including the RNA Showgrounds, Centenary Pool, Victoria Park and more!
The route will see us walking for 60 minutes with stops at points of interest for rest and discussion. The session will conclude at 9am at Kuhl Cher Coffee in King Street (for a beverage at your own cost).
Location: Meet at 7:45am at The Plaza at the Royal International Convention Centre, Cnr Gregory Terrace and King Street, Bowen Hills.
Finish at 9am at Kuhl Cher Coffee in King Street
7:45 – 9am, Friday 9 May.
