Jane’s Walk - San Francisco

The Story of Place

SoMa West edition

May 2nd and 3rd, 2026

Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
The festival encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use the art of walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.

Walk and Talk with us!

Join BIG Creative Consulting and communities around the world in Celebration of Jane Jacobs on her birthday weekend with Walking, Conversation, Observation and importantly, Community.

BIG Creative Consulting is presenting two days of exploration. How is the story of a place told. Who tells the story, and where does the story live. SoMa west is..

  • A Filipino Cultural Heritage District

  • A Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District

  • A Center for Arts and culture

Saturday, May 2nd - Facilitated conversation exploring how we tell the story of a place with special guests. Time and Location TBA

Sunday , May 3rd - Janes Walk - Explore SoMa West and observe how a districts stories are manifested in the built and natural environment