Jane Jacobs's critique of zoning: from Euclid to Portland and beyond

Article Abstract:

Jane Jacobs's preconditions for the development of vibrant city life as an opposition to the presumptions of Euclidean zoning are discussed. Jacobs believes in high density of population and activities and a mixture of old buildings and new.

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Jane Jacobs's moral explorations

Article Abstract:

The themes of Jane Jacobs's writing, defining places by their main social activities rather than geographic boundaries, is discussed. Diversity, adaptability and democracy are among her major themes and the basis of her moral analysis.

City planning, Sustainable development, Urban planning

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Article Abstract:

Jane Jacobs's comments at the symposium in urban planning in her honor are summarized. Themes include the importance of public planning, eminent domain when carried to its extreme, and allowing land to remain idle when it serves a socially useful purpose such as parking rather than having it bought by developers.

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