Author Jane Jacobs urban walks have caught on in Ottawa.

According to an article by Maria Cook in the Citizen today (May6,2011) there will be 45 free walking tours of Ottawa neighbourhoods and spaces this weekend. Walking tours called 'Jane's Walk' were spurred on by the memory of author Jane Jacobs who wrote 'The Life and Death of American Cities' encouraging people to become more familiar with urban spaces. Most people who are familiar with my art work know that I often paint urban cities which focus on places where we live, work, and play. My art puts a spotlight on gaining familiarity with spaces that we take for granted and celebrating great urban design and innovation. So you can imagine my surprise when I read an article in the paper today about a walk that celebrates just that as well as initiates people to be connected with the good and the bad of shared urban spaces. My art primarily focuses on the positive aspects of city living, but I think the main idea is to get connected and notice things that are normally taken for granted in a fast paced world. Currently have a series of paintings on display at the Westboro Optometric Clinic that are a celebration of the eclectic shops and restaurants ,and coffee shops of Westboro. All of the art is for sale. Thumbs up to the concept of Jane's Walks which have spread to cities all over the world. For more information about the walks visit http://www.janeswalkottawa.caThe Storefronts of Westboro show is on now:





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