On Saturday, May 4, 35 communities from York to Van Buren plan to hold free, volunteer-led Jane’s Walk conversations.
The events celebrate the power of individuals to influence the places they live. The events are inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs, who spent her life (1916-2006) using grassroots advocacy to protect neighborhoods from urban renewal.
Hallowell is one of the communities featuring two walks. The morning walk will be a narrated tour of Granite City Park, home to the city’s Adirondack chairs on the bulkhead boardwalk. The afternoon stroll will tour key locations for possible redevelopment identified in Hallowell’s ReVitalization Roadmap. Both events start at the Bandstand at the intersection of Water and Winthrop Street.
This is the third year Hallowell and other Maine communities have participated in this global celebration. Walks are typically 60-90 minutes and open to the public. Most of the walk is accessible. People should dress in comfortable walking togs and sensible shoes.
Information about all the activities is available at janeswalkme.org.
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