Ten Tips for Walkers

Ten tips for those about to walk 1: Fancy footwear Wear sensible shoes – something comfortable and supportive. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice fashion. After all, Nancy Sinatra recommends boots made for walking. 2: Dress your best Dress your best for the weather that is. All walks go rain or shine. It’s […]

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About Jane Jacobs

“Jacobs was a woman of infinite humility, compassion, warmth and generosity of spirit. She reveled in challenging conversation with thoughtful people, listened carefully to citizen testimony at public hearings, never resisted the opportunity to stand up to power and wished only for people to continue the dialogue she started, not duplicate her words… Jacobs’s thought […]

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Walks Around the World

In honor of all that is good about our neighborhoods, public spaces  and the Jane Jacobs philosophy, Jane’s Walks and Jane Jacobs walks are being planned all over the world on May 4th which is her birthday. For information about the Jane Jacobs Walk Organization, please click here: http://www.janejacobswalk.org/ For information about Jane’s Walk Organization […]

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Holy Cross Chapel Restoration Project

The Historic Holy Cross Chapel is a beautiful, historic building that provides an interfaith sanctuary of solitude and comfort for patients, families, staff, visitors, and friends. Construction began in 1901 and dedicated in April 14, 1904   The chapel was created as part of the Holy Cross Hospital, first established in 1875 by the Sisters […]

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Lost but Not Forgotten

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Service in the City – SLC Volunteer Programs

Salt Lake City is rich with a long standing spirit of service. To that end Salt Lake City Corporation has created a program of volunteer opportunities that will make a real difference to the community. From helping  in our parks and open space to volunteering for the upcoming Twilight Concert Series, there is a place […]

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