Jane's Walk - James Bay 2026

Great reads about Jane Jacobs, urban planning, and community connection to add to your experience at the2026 Jane's Walk events in James Bay.

Updated March 13, 2026
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Bowling alone : the collapse and revival of American community
Putnam, Robert D.
Ebook
Once we bowled in leagues, usually after work -- but no longer. This seemingly small phenomenon symbolizes a significant social change that Robert Putnam has identified in this brilliant volume, Bowling Alone, which The Economist hailed as "a prodigious achievement."
Palaces for the people : how social infrastructure can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life
Klinenberg, Eric
Paper Book
"A comprehensive, entertaining, and compelling argument for how rebuilding social infrastructure can help heal divisions in our society and move us forward."--Jon Stewart NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * "Engaging."--Mayor Pete Buttigieg, The New York...

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