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*Update* The photos are up! Come see them on Facebook. It’s time for another Jane’s Walk! On May 13 from 8:30 to noon we’ll explore the dynamic Ortigas neighborhood, learn about the exciting new Ortigas Greenways parks, bike hub and walkways, and finish off with homemade halo-halo at Purple Yam Estancia. Hear amazing stories from […]
On May 7, Manila joined 200 cities in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Jane’s Walk and what would have been Jane Jacob’s 100th birthday. Jane’s Walks began in 2006 to commemorate the life of one of the most influential figures in urban planning. Jane Jacobs championed a community-based approach to designing cities, including the seminal concepts […]
In partnership with Far Eastern University, you’re invited to Map the Philippines at our Quiapo Walking Tour and Mapping Party on May 7th! #mapPHquiapo #mapPH Join one or both events, everyone is welcome and the event is free! 9:00 – 12:00 Quiapo Neighbourhood Walking Tour. Meet at San Sebastian Church steps. 12:00 – 5:00 Mapping […]
I was lucky enough to be Jane Jacob’s neighbour in Toronto and am happy to now be helping organize Jane’s Walk in Manila, and hopefully other cities for the now annual Jane’s Walk on May 1-3. It’ s a terrific way to spend the day exploring the city and learning about the rich stories from […]
Celina Agaton is a Filipino-Canadian scientist, community animator, strategist and technologist leading global civic innovation and technology, infrastructure and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) initiatives for women and cross-sector communities, conglomerates, multilateral agencies and policy makers in Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Americas. Over 10 years working with rural, urban, disaster and conflict area communities […]
