Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival of free, volunteer-led walks designed to generate conversation about the city and celebrate its vibrant past, present, and future. The festival honors Jane Jacobs, who was an urban activist, author, and believer in the power of citizens to make a difference in their city.
Splat Stroll: A Ramble Through the Paved (and Unpaved) Westside Trail
Join designer and West End resident Sarah Lawrence on a 3-mile walk along the paved part of the Atlanta BeltLine, with a detour through the shady, wild corridor of the unpaved path. Having such a tranquil spot alongside two busy streets can feel unreal, but Atlanta's got it!
You’ll meet at Lee & White to grab a coffee or beer and then embark on a 1.5 mile walk to the splat tunnel in West End! You’ll learn about the murals along the route, identify plants, and learn more about the history of Westview and West End.
Then, you’ll take a slightly different route back to the starting point and see different sights of the area.
The unpaved part of the path is beautiful and secluded, but it can get muddy after rains, so consider waterproof shoes!
Participation is free!
Neighborhood: West End / Westview
Walk Themes: Art & Architecture, Environment, History, and Culture
Walk Language: English
What to Bring & Wear: Waterproof shoes that can squelch and trudge through wet and rough patches are recommended.
Terrain: Walk length is approximately 3 miles along paved and unpaved surfaces that are sometimes muddy.
Meeting Place: 929 Lee Street SW, 1070 White St SW #1000, Atlanta, GA 30310
About Your Tour Leader
Sarah Lawrence 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.
Cancellation Policy
MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can ensure your spot goes to someone else!