Jane Jacobs

Jane Jacobs was a Canadian-American journalist, author, and activist. She is best known for her influential book 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities', which challenged traditional urban planning practices. Jacobs was a vocal advocate for community-led development and mixed-use zoning. She was also a prominent figure in the gay rights movement, and her activism helped to galvanize the movement in the 1960s. Jacobs was a prolific writer and speaker, and her ideas continue to influence urban planning and community development to this day. She is based in New York City.