The Eclectic Alliance

Jane Jacob and Christopher Alexander had quite revolutionary views of the city, similar to the new urbanism movement that is developing more momentum now. In this Planteizen article (here on planetizen) the link is discussed between the social views and ideals of 3 groups are discussed:
*western films depicting the urban hero
*the ideals of Jane Jacobs in the 60's
*and New Urbanists in the turn of the millenia.

I point out that there are other groups which perform active roles that run parrallel and conplimentary to Jane Jocobs' and New Urbanist thought. The KravMaga movement, and some other martial arts movements through history have arisen out of a desire for social justice, peaceful streets and safe neighbourhods. Many other sub-cultural cliches also have extremely open and interactive adgenda's despite the negative stereotypes which they so often seem to attract.

Jane Jacobs', Christopher Alexander, New Urbanists, Martial Artists and Fringe-Sub-Cultural Groups make a Beautiful Eclectic Alliance.

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