Jane Jacobs

Jane Jacobs (1916–2006) was a Canadian journalist, urban planner and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jane Butzner.

Born at Scranton in 1916, died at Toronto in 2006.

In detail

Jane Jacobs studied at Scranton High School and Columbia University School of General Studies. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is journalist. Le Corbusier is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at New York City and Toronto. Employment is recorded with Amerika and Architectural Forum.

Works named in the authority record are The Death and Life of Great American Cities.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing and The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jane Jacobs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q234335: Jane Jacobs

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