Walking Out Loud on Hope Street: What Would Jane Jacobs Say?
HOURS
Sat May 7; 10-11am
MEETING POINT
Outdoor courtyard at Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street
ENDING POINT
Lippitt Park (intersection of Hope and Blackstone Boulevard)
WALK DESCRIPTION
From farmland to street-car suburb, to popular 21st century neighborhood, Hope Street runs parallel to Benefit Street and Blackstone Boulevard, and is yet a world apart. This walk explores the northern end of Hope Street from Rochambeau Avenue to Lippitt Park. Jane Jacobs advocated urban streets that welcomed people to experience a variety of spaces, places, activities and the “cheerful hurly burly of street life.” What would Jane Jacobs say about Hope Street today?
WALK LEADERS: Barbara Barnes and Beverly Pettine
Barbara and Beverly have led walking tours in Providence for many years and have also led many Jane’s walks.
