Walkable Woodfords Corner: Focus on Interesting and Comfortable

FWC works toward greater walkability in Woodfords Corner. We want a hub that is safe, useful, interesting and comfortable. Year round, we keep these factors in mind as our Active Transportation team works on the safety, our Economic Vitality team works on the useful and our Green and Clean team works on the interesting and comfortable aspects.

This month, FWC is focusing on the interesting and hosting a Jane’s Walk in the corner. Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement. The annual Jane’s Walk festival takes place the first weekend in May, in more than 200 cities and towns around the globe. Join our Jane’s Walk on Saturday May 7th at 2 PM. Free and no registration required.

We’ve also found some great books and videos to share with you to think about how you might view the experience our neighborhood on foot. If you only have a little time - watch Jeff Speck’s TED talk below. Walk on!

The Death and Life of Great American Cities (book) - Jane Jacobs and Citizen Jane (documentary) (75 min)

Walkable City (book) Jeff Speck and TED Talk: How to Make a City More Walkable (18 min)

On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes (book) with Alexandra Horowitz and “How do dogs “see” with their noses?” ( 5 min)