She would ask us to look at the consequences of these sub-economies for the city – for its people, its neighbourhoods, and the visual orders involved...Talking with Jacobs, it became clear that community battles were, for her, simply part of a wider inquiry as she sought to better understand, and develop concepts for, the role of cities in the economy. — The Guardian
And if you haven't already noticed it, there's a special Google Doodle celebrating Jacobs' 100th birthday.
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^ One of my favorite photos of JJ.
Last time I was in NYC, I found her house and got a photo at the front door. Then I took my (very patient) buddies to the corner bar for a drink. After a few minutes I thought... this place looks familar. Then I remembered where I'd seen it before.
She will always be a saint for urbanists and many architects by reminding us that our primary responsibility is to create humane environments for people to live their lives.
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