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WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION |
Changing America's History |
Pedestrian
& Urban Design
Her book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," published in 1961, is one of the most influential books in the history of city planning. She criticized the traditional planning style that hailed open space as the symbol of successful cities. Jacobs argued that planners should seek to protect neighborhoods and mix land uses to bring people together. She points out that security in urban areas can be achieved with a mixture of activities and people. These concepts to bring life to city streets still influence pedestrian and transit planning efforts. |
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Top left: Jane Jacobs | |
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