Warm and sunny is the current forecast for this weekend and that is good news for those who frequently participate in the annual Jane’s Walk.
Set for this weekend, the walk encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities and use walking or cycling as a way to connect with neighbours.
The free, citizen-led walk honours Jane Jacobs, a writer, urbanist and activist who championed the voices of everyday people in neighbourhood planning and city-building.
It allows people to observe, reflect, share, question and reimagine the places in which we live, work and play.
Walks are set for May 2-5.
May 2
Come out and enjoy a walk along Belleville’s Waterfront with Councillor Ryan Williams, as he showcases the new Pop-Up Project, innovation and lifestyle on the Bay of Quinte. Meet at 5:30 in Victoria Park at the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club.
May 3
Relax in one location and connect with people in your community, some who have always called Belleville home and others who are just beginning to. Forge forward together celebrating becoming an inclusive, diverse community. Come as neighbours, leave as friends. Meet at the Brake Room at 6 p.m.
May 4
Reconnect with nature and your inner child while exploring some of the green spaces in Belleville with Jessica Lynn from Blue Bark & Co. Explore your senses and experience the sounds/sights/smells while being guided through some beautiful (and often overlooked) natural areas in this urban landscape. Meet at 9 a.m. at the South George Street canteen.
May 5
Enjoy a 10 km bike ride along Belleville’s expanding cycling infrastructure. You’ll explore the past, present and future industry locations in town and how they measure up to Jane Jacobs’ four generations of diversity. Meet at the parking lot across from City Hall in Belleville.
Enjoy a waterfront walk with Tyler Allsopp while you learn about the environmental and economic advantages of living smaller and more sustainably (including less/no debt). You’ll also learn about the different types of tiny houses available. Meet at 1 p.m. at Meyers Pier.
