Jane’s Walk Brisbane

Jane’s Walk is an annual 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.

Locations for this year’s event are yet to be announced, so stay tuned for more information.