Joyce Mandell is a mom, community organizer, sociologist, community development specialist, and urban studies professor who has lived in Worcester, Massachusetts for over twenty years. She blogs at\xa0Jane Jacobs in the Woo\xa0where she looks at her city through the eyes of the famous urban activist. Chuck Marohn interviews Joyce to discuss the energy and community growth happening in Worcester, the fight against the\xa0impending destruction of a historic church\xa0in Worcester, and how\xa0her daily morning walk\xa0helps connect her with her neighborhood.\nCheck out\xa0Joyce's blog\xa0and read\xa0her entry in last year's Strongest Infrastructure Project contest.