Jane Jacobs' The Death and Life of Great American Cities was published in 1961 and remains one of the most influential books on urban planning and community development. Award-winning journalist and urban critic Roberta Gratz discusses Jane Jacobs: The Last Interview and Other Conversations just before the centennial of Jacobs’ birth on May 4th. She'll discuss the life and legacy of a journalist and activist who championed grassroots, community-based efforts to preserve NYC neighborhoods.

Event: The Center for the Living City is putting on a Jane Jacobs centennial lecture series. The first lecture by Ray Suarez is on May 4th at the Museum at 12 Eldridge Street at 6:30 p.m. He will be introduced by Roberta Gratz.