Jane Jacobs

The NYC Apartments of Jane Jacobs
Here at Untapped Cities, the legacy of Jane Jacobs impacts our daily life – what we write, how we see the

Protesters Picketed the Demolition of Old Penn Station 60 Years Ago
Some may wonder what Hamilton Grange, Washington Square Park, and the Eldrige Street Synagogue have in common. While one is

NYC Filming Locations for Motherless Brooklyn
Photo by Glen Wilson, © 2019 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved The movie Motherless Brooklyn, written, directed and starring Edward

“Bulldozer” The Rock Musical About NYC Master Builder Robert Moses is Making its World Premiere
Last year, we were excited and intrigued by the idea of a rock musical about New York City’s master

“Citizen Jane: Battle for the City” brings Jane Jacobs’s Vision of the City to Life
Few biographies are as cleanly suited to the David vs. Goliath, Batman vs. Joker, good vs. evil narrative of opposition

BLDZR, the Robert Moses Rock Musical, Returns for a Holiday Showcase
We’re all aware of the much-publicized contention between master planner, Robert Moses, and activist Jane Jacobs. Much has been

8 Things You’ll Learn About Robert Moses at BLDZR the Musical about the Master Planner
Much has been written about the “what” and the “where” of Robert Moses’ grand vision and achievements – the bridges, the

BLDZR, the Robert Moses Jane Jacobs Musical Will Show this Fall in NYC
Exciting news for urban planning nerds! BLDZR: The Gospel According to Moses, a musical about Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs

The NYC Apartments Jane Jacobs Lived In: Greenwich Village to Brooklyn Heights
Here at Untapped Cities, the legacy of Jane Jacobs impacts our daily life – what we write, how we see the

BLDZR is a Rock Musical About Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs, and It’s Supremely Entertaining
If you’re like us, when you hear “Robert Moses Rock Musical,” you drop everything and go check out the

10 Secrets of Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village is a wonderful respite from the city with is magnificent arch and public spaces.
Jane’s Walks 2013: Untapped Picks
Jane’s Walks were inaugurated on May 5, 2007, in Toronto, by the Center for the Living City to celebrate