START At: Wild Heaven West End
1010 White Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA, 30310
This Jane's Walk is canceled due to weather. Sarah Lawrence has created a self-guided tour for your convenience. Enjoy your walk at your own time, and we hope to see you again next year!
About This Event
This Jane’s Walk, taking place in the West End, focuses on themes of art, architecture, history, and culture.
Join acclaimed designer and West End resident Sarah Lawrence for an engaging 3-mile journey along the scenic Atlanta BeltLine. Experience the captivating contrast of a serene urban oasis alongside bustling streets as we explore the paved paths and delve into the enchanting, wild corridors of the unpaved trail.
We'll kick off our adventure at Lee & White, where you can enjoy a delicious coffee or a refreshing beer before we set out on a 1.5-mile stroll to the vibrant splatter tunnel in West End.
Along the way, you'll immerse yourself in the vivid stories behind the stunning murals, learn to identify unique local plants, and uncover the rich history of Westview and West End.
As we make our way back, we’ll take a different route, ensuring you discover even more hidden gems and sights in this dynamic area. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature, art, and community!
Location
Begin: Wild Heaven West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Meet by the wayfinding sign on the corner. You can park at Lee + White, walk from the West End MARTA station, or connect to Lee + White from the BeltLine. Of course, you can also rideshare!
End: Loop
The Details
Distance of Route: 3 miles
Duration of Walk: 90 minutes
Walk Language: English
Accessibility: Terrain: A combination of paved and unpaved terrain, This event is NOT Wheelchair accessible.
What to Bring: Wear comfortable, waterproof shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy, and bring a bottle of water. Wear bug spray!
No weather-based adjustments.
About Walk Leader, Sarah Lawrence
She is a designer, illustrator, and creative technologist living in Atlanta, Georgia. With her work spanning complex regional planning to branding new nonprofit initiatives, she has a knack for solving tough, design-driven problems. She's been featured in Fast Company, Quipsologies, 99U, and HLN – just to name a few! Sarah facilitates classes for organizations like TEDx, DesignMadison, and MODA, too. She's a proud mother to an exceptionally good girl named Cocoa, who keeps her company at her desk, and many plants.
Registration
This Jane's Walk is canceled due to weather. Sarah Lawrence has created a self-guided tour for your convenience. Enjoy your walk at your own time, and we hope to see you again next year!
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Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival from May 2-4 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.
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Wild Heaven West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
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By doing so, we can release your seat to another individual interested in joining us for this Jane’s Walk!
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