Conversation so far:
What did the activist Jane Jacobs do in NYC?
In 1935, during the Great Depression, Jane Jacobs moved to New York City with her sister Betty.
Did Jane Jacobs go to school?
Jane Jacobs studied at Columbia University's School of General Studies for two years.
Did Jane Jacobs graduate from college?
Jane Jacobs did not have a college degree.

Question: Why did she move to New York City?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Jane Jacobs move to New York City?