Jane Jacobs.docx

A. Economic & Social Vitality “The same forces that make a city a good place to do bussiness also make it a good place to live” B. The Powe of Physical Design “A city’s economic and social vitality and diversity can be strangled or supported by the layout of its streets, parks, and buildings” “In the second section of The Death and Life, she identifies and describes four urban principles that are preconditions fot the creation and preservation of vibrant, diverse cities : (1) high densities of population and activities (2) mixtures of primary uses (3) small-scale, pedestrian-friendly blocks and streetscapes (4) the retention of old buildings mixed in with new” 1. Density