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	Jane's Walk

egsnyder

4-26-2008 7:53 AM

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jane jacobs, walking, urban planning, livability

egsnyder says:

Started in 2007 in Toronto and New York City , Jane's Walk is being expanded to 7 more Canadian cities in 2008.

Inspired by deceased urban activist, Jane Jacobs -- one of my personal heroes.

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