Jay Walljasper to discuss "The Great Neighborhood Book"
From:
Keith Ford
Date:
2008 Jan 03 16:21 UTC
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January 17, at 7:00 pm. at Judson Church, 4101 Harriet Avenue. Free and open to
the public.
Here's a chance to hear and talk with King Field resident and author Jay
Walljasper. His recently published book, "The Great Neighborhood Book - A
Do-It-Yourself Guide To Placemaking", highlights developments and ideas in
communities around the world and discusses making great places in our
neighborhoods.
A senior fellow at the Project for Public Spaces, Walljasper has written
articles for The Nation, Mother Jones, Preservation, the Chicago Tribune
magazine, Philadelphia Inquirer magazine, L.A. Weekly, E magazine, Rock N Rap
Confidential and numerous international publications. He was Culture Editor at
In These Times and a travel editor at Better Homes & Gardens.
Jay is a respected consultant and speaker on making places for people and
building neighborhoods. Jay is also the former editor of the Utne Reader and
current executive editor of Ode magazine.
Admission is free and with its new elevator, Judson Church is accessible to the
handicapped. Call 612-822-0649 for info.
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