Meet At: Little 5 Points Community Center
1083 Austin Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307
About This Event
This Jane’s Walk, taking place in Atlanta’s Little Five Points, focuses on themes of History & Culture
Join Kelly Jordan & Don Bender and see why Atlanta’s Little 5 Points (L5P) is unlike anywhere else!
Explore the eclectic past of L5P, where streetcars shaped Inman & Candler Park in the late 1800s, and L5P emerged as a commercial hub in the 1920s. By the 1960s, decline loomed, but the 1970s brought a revival, thanks to passionate community efforts.
Walk through L5P’s history, from its unique architecture to its cultural landmarks. Visit the Little 5 Points Community Center, once a school, now an artistic cornerstone. Discover how Don Bender and Kelly Jordan’s activism saved L5P from a planned highway, preserving its character and fostering its creative spirit.
Experience the blend of old and new as we showcase legacy businesses alongside fresh additions, such as the L5P Pub.
This tour unveils the visionaries who fought for L5P’s future—ensuring it remains a haven for artists, rebels, and free spirits!
Location
Begin & End: Little 5 Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30307
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 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.
About Walk Leader, Kelly Jordan & Don Bender
Don Bender and Kelly Jordan are both longtime community developers of Little 5 Points. Through their efforts in the 70s and 80s, the neighborhood we love today was successfully preserved (and given so much character).
Registration
Jane’s Walks are free to attend, but registration is required. Please click the link below to save your spot!
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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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Little 5 Points Community Center
1083 Austin Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307 -
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