Quote by: Jane Jacobs

You can neither lie to a neighbourhood park, nor reason with it. 'Artist's conceptions' and persuasive renderings can put pictures of life into proposed neighbourhood parks or park malls, and verbal rationalizations can conjure up users who ought to appreciate them, but in real life only diverse surroundings have the practical power of inducing a natural, continuing flow of life and use.


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Author Bio


  • NameJane Jacobs
  • DescriptionAmerican–Canadian journalist, author on urbanism and activist (1916-2006)
  • AliasesJane Butzner
  • BornMay 4, 1916
  • DiedApril 25, 2006
  • CountryCanada; United States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist; Architect; Urban Planner; Writer
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of Canada