Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s. Watch “Citizen Jane Battle for the City” now: https://bit.ly/2Dv2Rfh Have a library card? Watch through your participating public library here: www.beamafilm.com/libraries | Beamafilm

In 2001, we were honoured to interview urbanist, author, and activist Jane Jacobs. In our chat, Jacobs (1916 – 2006) identifies 'creative cities' like Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver as hubs of innovation and diversity, which stimulate new ways of thinking and working together. #throwbackthursday You can learn more about urban planning such as how growth is managed in our region at: www.metrovancouver.org/metro2050 | Metro Vancouver