This Jane’s Walk, taking place in Downtown Atlanta, focuses on themes of Art & Architecture, Environment, History & Culture.
Interested in discovering how design tells the story of Atlanta’s rich history?
Join us for the Downtown Atlanta Type Walk, a free, fun-filled exploration of the city’s history told through design! Led by the talented Sue Youngblood we’ll kick off the adventure at the Five Points Marta station and stroll up Forsyth Street to 72 Marietta Street. From there, we’ll drive into the vibrant Fairlie-Poplar historic district, uncovering the stories hidden in street signs, building names, graffiti, and plaques.
As we walk through the iconic Five Points intersection (no, not Little Five Points) and up Peachtree Street, we’ll explore how design shapes the narrative of the evolving city, ending with a refreshing stop at Hardy Ivy Park.
Get ready to connect the dots between design, history, and Atlanta’s unique urban spirit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. This walk will take place rain or shine. Please arrive on time; late arrivals will be left behind.
About the Walk Leader
Type aficionado and Atlanta lover Sue Youngblood boasts having relatives continuously in Atlanta since before the Civil War, except for a brief period when Sherman was throwing matches.With a professional background in experiential graphic design plus two decades of teaching typography and design classes, Sue shares a wealth of typographic knowledge and Atlanta history. Sue has held a myriad of positions over the span of her career including AIGA Atlanta since 2009 and as Principal Graphic Design consultant for Youngblood Design Studio from 1991 - 2004.
About Jane’s Walk
Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival honoring the legacy of urbanist, activist, and writer Jane Jacobs with free, citizen-led walking tours through the neighborhoods that lend so much character to our cities.
The festival promotes civic engagement and encourages leaders and participants to share stories about their communities and use walking as a means of connecting with their neighbors.
Location
- Begin: Five Points Marta Station on the Plaza Level on the Alabama Street side, mid-street between Peachtree Street and Broad Street. The Rich's building will be to our backs (look for the Rich's clock on the building corner); ADDRESS: 30 Alabama St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
- End: Carnegie Library Monument at Hardy Ivy Park; ; the north Peachtree Center MARTA station is nearby; the starting point is about a 0.9 mile walk south down Peachtree Street; ADDRESS: 300 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Details:
- Distance of Route: Approximately 1.5 miles.
- Duration of Walk: 90 minutes
- Walk Language: English
- Accessibility: Terrain: Paved, This event IS Wheelchair accessible, The route is primarily flat, with a gentle slope in spots, and we will use the paved sidewalk and streets.
- What to Bring: Please bring and wear whatever you need to be comfortable walking for an hour and a half to two hours, i.e., comfortable walking shoes, a hat, bottled water, a fan or hankie, etc., as well as your camera or notebook.
- No weather-based adjustments.
Cancellation Policy
MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met.
If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us 48 hours prior to the event start.
By doing so, we can release your seat to another individual interested in joining us for this Jane’s Walk!
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