This Jane’s Walk, taking place in Atlanta’s Little Five Points, focuses on themes of History & Culture.
Join Alana Reed cultural enthusiasts, tour guide, and volunteer for Little 5 Points as she leads us through the streets of one of Atlanta’s coolest neighborhoods! First, we’ll take a step back in time to explore the rich history of Little 5 Points (L5P). Learn about its beginnings as a Civil War-era farmland and how it evolved into a community featuring grand Victorian estates. Folks will discover how In the early 20th century, it became Atlanta's first suburban shopping district, spurred by the advent of streetcars. Although L5P faced deterioration in the 1960s and 1970s, it has since emerged as a vibrant hub for underground arts and offbeat shopping. With over 100 independent businesses, this eclectic art community is among the most diverse and vibrant in the country.
About the Walk Leaders
Alana Reeds is a volunteer with Little 5 Points in Atlanta. Alana researched and authored a historic tour in Little 5 Points and led the tour quarterly through the L5P Cultural District and the Atlanta Preservation Center to educate the public about Atlanta history. Alana’s other job is being a Lead Medical Writer. Reed creates scientifically accurate, tactically oriented, and creative medical deliverables for pharmaceutical clients.
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: Little 5 Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Enter on the Euclid Ave side.
- End: Loop
The Details:
- Distance of Route: 1 to 1.5 miles
- Duration of Walk: 90 minutes
- Walk Language: English
- Accessibility: Terrain: Paved, This event IS Wheelchair accessible, Some of our sidewalks and pavement are old and cracked.
For questions please contact: Kelly Stocks from Little 5 Points Cultural District (404) 735-4924.
- What to Bring: Attendees should Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen. A bottle of water is also advised.
- No weather adjusted plans.
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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