Jane Jacobs
Born in 1916
Sociology
Jane Jacobs, OC, O.Ont was an American-born Canadian writer and activist renowned for her work on urban planning and community development.
Her most famous book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" (1961), critiqued 1950s urban renewal policies in the United States.
Jacobs was not only a writer but also an influential grassroots organizer, successfully opposing major urban expressway projects in both New York City and Toronto.
After moving to Canada in 1968, she continued her activism and writing.
Jacobs' work has had a lasting impact on urban planning theory and practice, challenging conventional wisdom and emphasizing the importance of community-driven development.
