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Saturday, May 9, 2015

The Community is the Expert.

A Conversation With @Fred_Kent of @PPS_Placemaking http://t.co/aJGVEv0Yfw via @JLGoodenough #Placemaking #PublicSpace pic.twitter.com/ka7hM9AdeH
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Friday, May 1, 2015

Jane's talk echoed in eight walks in Surrey this weekend (with video)

Celebrating the fabulous Jane Jacobs.







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