Radio Free Winnipeg

Jane Jacobs was an author and activist whose influential book, "The Life and Death of Great American Cities" challenged many popular notions about neighbourhoods, city planning, and architecture. She made connections between the ecology of cities and the ecology of nature.  While some looked at areas in a city as chaotic slums, Jane Jacobs saw a complex and delicate order in the urban fabric.  In order to explore the legacy of her work and its influence on our communities we decided to speak with some of the writers, academics and local organizers who have drawn inspiration from her work. Matt Carreau (@mgcarreau) is a public interest designer, creative facilitator and urbanist working in Winnipeg, MB. His work is focused on social innovation & citizen-led approaches to sustainable urban development, and he is the organizers of Jane's Walk Winnipeg. Scott and Matt talk about the importance of getting out and exploring the city while going for a stroll through West Broadway / The West End. **Apologies for