Jane’s Walk is an international citizen-led walking conversation inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about places, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect. This Jane's walk on Sunday 5 May begins in Centre …
Walks
Jane’s Walk 2017
The streets of Montague were the setting for exploring Open House Melbourne's 2017 question: 'What would Jane (Jacobs) do?' The thematic question arose from widespread concern and perplexity about the intensity and rapidity of Melbourne's urban change. Jane Jacobs was a meticulous observer and …
Jane’s Walk 2017-2
Emerald Hill to Gasworks - the people and politics that shaped a landscape Sunday 7 May 2017 Each year in the first weekend of May, walks are held in cities around the world to celebrate the legacy of influential writer and urban activist, Jane Jacobs. The free walks are citizen led and …
Finding the Yarra River
A new linear park on the Bay side of the Westgate Bridge has been added to Westgate Park, opening up a formerly neglected area of open space to the public for the first time. The walking and cycling path connects Todd Road in Port Melbourne with the Yarra River more directly than the present …
The Webb Trail
The easy 1.5km walk from Life Saving Headquarters at Sandridge opens up a different perspective on the city skyline. It's a pleasant walk at any time of day, but best just before sunset on a clear fine day when the low western sun illuminates the city buildings. At the southern most point is an …
Jane’s Walk 2016
The Lost Community of Montague Montague is the precinct of the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area most under pressure for development. It's an intriguing place for the juxtaposition of very small and very large sites. The blue stone lanes and few remaining houses give a hint of the …