![]() ![]() Sidewalks provide a sense of security because people are protected by those inside buildings and casual onlookers who may be present in the area. Safety is dependent upon clear demarcation between public and private spaces. Sidewalks are used for safety and contact as well as assimilating children into society. Part 1, “The Peculiar Nature of Cities,” mainly focuses on the purposes of sidewalks. She attacks three major urban movements: The Garden City, The Radiant City, and The City Beautiful. Jane Jacobs begins her book by criticizing the way city planning is done in the United States. The author discusses the city planning process and how it can be improved to make cities more livable. ![]() ![]() The Death and Life of Great American Cities is a 1961 non-fiction book written by Jane Jacobs, an American-Canadian journalist. 1-Page Summary of The Death And Life Of Great American Cities Overall Summary ![]()
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