Jane's Walks 2025
Walnut Grove (May 3) & Willoughby (May 4) — 15–20 attendees per walk
Our 2025 Jane's Walks in Walnut Grove and Willoughby were a great success, with 15–20 people attending each walk. We explored trails, parks, and community designs while discussing urban planning principles and neighbourhood evolution.
The walks were co-presented by Strong Towns Langley and Jane's Walk Vancouver, and were officially part of their series of walks in the Metro Vancouver region.
Read the Full 2025 RecapStarting from West Langley Park, this walk explored Walnut Grove's mature trails, greenways, and community spaces. Led by long-time resident James Hansen.
Starting from Lynn Fripps Park, this walk explored Yorkson in Willoughby, covering modern development, trail systems, and mixed-use design. Led by Township Councillor Michael Pratt.
Walnut Grove Takeaways
- Excellent trail system and integration with nature
- Thoughtful school placement away from arterial roads
- Challenges with housing affordability
- Mature tree canopy and community green spaces
Willoughby Takeaways
- Greater housing diversity and affordability
- Creative design elements like the Yorkson Creek corridor
- Ongoing infrastructure improvements needed
- Rapid growth brings both opportunity and challenge
2025 walks co-presented by:
Jane's Walk is named after Jane Jacobs (1916–2006), an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a community-based approach to city building. She encouraged residents to get to know their neighbourhoods and each other by walking.
These free walking conversations create space for people to observe, reflect, share, question, and collectively reimagine the places in which they live, work, and play.