As a writer, speaker and communications strategist, Jay Walljasper highlights positive steps for the future of our communities and society.

For more than 20 years, award-winning journalist Jay Walljasper has chronicled new ideas and influential initiatives for Utne Reader, Ode magazine, Project for Public Spaces, On the Commons.org and many other news sources. He is the author of The Great Neighborhood Book and Visonaries: People and Ideas to Change Your Life.

His website JayWalljasper.com offers fresh insights on subjects ranging from community revitalization to contemporary issues to travel and culture. You'll find Jay's latest stories here along with useful information about his work as a speaker, consultant and communications strategist.

Jay lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and works extensively across North America and Europe.

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