Jane Jacobs, 1916 - 2006

Jane Jacobs has influenced so many. While working in the private sector, it was her "Death and Life of American Cities" that made me feel that critical thinking and engagement with the development of our cities was possible for someone like me, who had no exposure to or "professional" background in urbanism.

Her legacy lives on as cities continue to struggle with the balance of big vs. small-scale as they work towards livability and economic vitality. On a even more tangible level, I feel her presence with each recent graduate that writes to tell me, I want to make our cities and our lives better.

Toronto Star on the life of Jane Jacob.