In 1961, urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs release a book called The Death and Life of Great American Cities. It championed walkable, community-oriented neighbourhoods and included discussions around heritage preservation, green spaces, and urban development.
The book had a major impact on people’s interested in urban planning and, in 2007, it inspired a group of New Yorkers to create Jane’s Walk, a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours that has since expanded globally.
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.
Up coming events
Rescheduled event: International Women’s Day Safe Cities | Safe Streets Night Walk (Brisbane)
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with a Safe Cities | Safe Streets Night Walk as part of the Jane’s Walk calendar of events.
Location: Sports House 150 Caxton Street, Milton as a meeting point, with a walk around the Suncorp Stadium and Caxton Street
Cost: Free!
Location: Sports House 150 Caxton Street, Milton as a meeting point, with a walk around the Suncorp Stadium and Caxton Street
4:30 – 6.30pm, Thursday May 1.
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Jane’s Walk 2025
Inspired by Jane Jacobs, a pioneering urbanist who championed walkable, people-centred cities, Jane’s Walks are free, community-led events held globally in early May, designed to bring people together to discuss what makes great places. Whether you’re a city planner, local history buff, architecture enthusiast, or just someone who loves their neighbourhood, this walk is for you!
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).
7:45am, Friday May 9.
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
Host a Jane's Walk event
In 2024, Queensland Walks and the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) QLD hosted a walk in the city of Logan, celebrating some of the placemaking design and investment in their region. Previous walks have included Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast.
In 2025, we want you to get involved. We’ve created a simple toolkit to explain the steps to hosting your own Jane’s Walk, where you can bring people together to discuss the future off our cities.
Download the toolkit
Every year, thousands of Walk Leaders around the world help make their cities stronger by hosting walking conversations that connect people, start dialogues, and inspire action.
Queensland Walks and the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) have developed a toolkit to help you host a Jane’s Walk in Queensland. It contains everything you need to start a walk and a conversation around how we design our neighbourhoods.
