Join us for the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2nd and 3rd at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Jane’s Walk is an international movement to bring communities together through free, locally organized walking tours. Inspired by activist, writer and urbanist Jane Jacobs whose views on how to build our communities continues to influence modern urban planning.
Jacobs advocated for concepts that transform neighbourhoods into communities; shorter blocks, mixed-use developments, local economies and urban walkability are just a few examples of the ideas she endorsed. These concepts allow for more interactions between neighbours, Jacobs suggested, striving away from the car-dominated norm.
To celebrate her legacy, the Jane’s Walk movement was born. Walks take place on the first weekend of May to coincide with Jacobs’ birthday; this year would be her 103rd. Now in its thirteenth year, Jane’s Walks are held in over 100 cities across 6 continents, including at the University of Manitoba.
Fort Garry Campus
Thursday, May 2
12 PM – 1 PM
Meet in front of University Centre (Chancellors Circle entrance)
This walk will feature the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the campus Re-Shop, UMCycle and Migizii Agamik.
Bannatyne Campus
Friday, May 3
12 PM – 1 PM
Meet in front of the Brodie Centre (727 McDermot Avenue)
This walk will feature Jacob Penner Park, Central Energy Plant and the Medicine Garden for Indigenous Learning.