Jane Jacobs died on April 25, 2006. She was an American journalist, author, and activist who is best known for her work on urban planning. Jacobs was a strong advocate for walkable cities and for the preservation of older neighborhoods. She believed that cities should be designed to be safe and vibrant places for people to live and work.
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