Jane Jacobs

Question 1

What type of urbanism does JJ critique?

Answer 1

1) focus on driving rather than walking
2) Isolating businesses from residences
3) “urban renewal”
4) the goal to minimize encounters between strangers in urban spaces

Question 2

Why does JJ encourage public encounters?

Answer 2

To foster mutual support and control (“collective policing”)

Question 3

Is the built environment PASSIVE or ACTIVE in making the city safe or unsafe ?

Answer 3

active

Question 4

what are the 3 elements to a successful city street?

Answer 4

1. Clear demarcation between public and private space
2. There must always be eyes on the street
3. Sidewalks must have users on it fairly consistently

Question 5

How do we increase the safety of sidewalks?

Answer 5

1. Giving people a concrete reason to be on the sidewalks
2. Storekeepers and businesses must be strong proponents of peace and order themselves
3. Just having people on the sidewalks generates interest and activity

Question 6

WHat are three modes of living with insecurity in the city

Answer 6

1. Let danger hold, and let those unfortunate enough to be stuck with the consequences: allowed at the moment with low and middle income housing projects
2. Take refuge in vehicles: make the built environment focused on vehicular movement so people do not interact as much. (e.g LA)
3. Cultivate the institution of Turf