On Saturday, May 2nd, the Brunswick Downtown Association and Pejepscot History Center led the 2026 Jane’s Walk in Brunswick, ME, themed “Plates & Places.” This guided walking tour invited participants to explore downtown through its eateries; to meet the people behind small business, and to build a deeper connection to the community. Together, 40 people gathered in celebration of local history and toured Downtown Brunswick, Maine, stopping at Broadway Delicatessen, Tern Coffee & Tea, Ram & Bull, The Abbey, and Moderation Brewing Company along the way! A very big BDA-thank-you to these five businesses for hosting us, giving us a taste, and telling their personal stories.
Jane Jacobs was a community activist and writer who lived from 1916 to 2006. She is best known for galvanizing her neighbors to stop a highway from being built through their community. She believed in the power of individuals to influence the places they live. Today, her principles underpin the participatory planning approaches that have been embraced in communities around the world. Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement. The annual Jane’s Walk festival takes place the first weekend in May, in more than 500 cities and towns around the globe.
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