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Jane Jacobs Made Simple: How Cities Really Work
Jane Jacobs’ *The Death and Life of Great American Cities* is legendary but dense. In this episode, we translate her four conditions for urban vitality—mixed uses, short blocks, varied building ages, and dense concentration—into clear, usable ideas. We explore her battle against Robert Moses, the catastrophic failure of Pruitt-Igoe, and the contrast between Greenwich Village and Stuyvesant Town. Plus, we trace how her ideas influenced Jan Gehl and modern urban design. Whether you’re a city lover or just trying to understand why downtowns feel dead, this is your Jacobs primer. Episode 3192 —…
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