Have you ever heard of urban planner super hero, Jane Jacobs? If you have, then you already know what she's about and you may be very interested in attending our affair. If you don't know Ms. Jacobs, but you value community-centered urban development over car-centered sprawl, than you may want to check this out too.

Join us for an enlightening evening that pays tribute to the legacy of Jane Jacobs and her vision for vibrant and sustainable communities. To help introduce the film “Citizen Jane: Battle for the City” a group of speakers from the community, including from the city’s Planning and Development office (in their own personal capacity), will offer their tributes to Ms. Jacobs and how her work impacted their lives and work as urban planners and community organizers. Be part of the conversation and the community discourse in shaping the city’s future, right in the heart of Leland Street Cooperative Garden.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 11th (no rain date)

5:30-6pm – Light refreshments and snacks served
6-6:20pm – Guest speakers
6:30-8pm – Movie screening

WHERE: Leland Street Cooperative Garden
4 Leland Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

WHO: BJ Ray, Boston Home Team, Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty

Clayton Martin, Urban Planner and Jacobs Enthusiast
Catherine Neill, Senior Community Planner, Boston Planning & Development Agency
Ben Zunkeler, Senior Planner, Boston Planning and Development Agency and Trustee,
Hideo Sasaki Foundation

Presented in partnership with The Boston Home Team, Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty, Wenham Street Cinema and Leland Cooperative Garden.

MORE DETAILS: Jane Jacobs is widely celebrated for dramatically reshaping the way we as Americans look at, live in, and experience cities. The entire world honors her with Jane Walks – citizen-led
walking conversations the first week of May each year. Come prepared for a thought-provoking experience.

***Please bring your own lawn chairs, dress appropriately for the weather, and don't forget a flashlight.***