In 2001, we were honoured to interview urbanist, author, and activist Jane Jacobs. In our chat, Jacobs (1916 – 2006) identifies 'creative cities' like Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver as hubs of innovation and diversity, which stimulate new ways of thinking and working together. #throwbackthursday You can learn more about urban planning such as how growth is managed in our region at: www.metrovancouver.org/metro2050 | Metro Vancouver