COMMONS MAGAZINE

Jay Walljasper

Jay Walljasper, Senior Fellow at On the Commons and editor of OnTheCommons.org, created OTC’s book All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons. A speaker, communications strategist and writer and editor, he chronicles stories from around the world that point us toward a more equitable, sustainable and enjoyable future. He is author of The Great Neighborhood Book and a senior associate at the urban affairs consortium Citiscope. Walljasper also writes a column about city life for Shareable.net and is a Senior Fellow at Project for Public Spaces and Augsburg College’s Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning. For more of his work, see JayWalljasper.com

Stories by Jay Walljasper

Potential Partners We Don't Recognize

May 23, 2013
Why local government, co-ops, community organizations, and unions are commoners

From Berlin With Hope

May 22, 2013
International Economics & the Commons Conference breaks new ground in how we thrive together

How Artists Strengthen Communities

May 21, 2013
The rise of creative placemaking raises interesting questions

America's Most Enduring Common Ground

May 10, 2013
Since 1634, the Boston Commons has been shared by all

Why Should We Care About the Commons Now?

May 4, 2013
Yes, it’s history. And also our best hope for the future

Summertime Ooooohhs!

May 1, 2013
A disproportionately large share of our best memories happen in parks

The Real Tragedy

April 30, 2013
Ecological ruin stems from what happens to--not what is caused by--the commons

A Woman Ahead of Her Time

April 22, 2013
Jane Jacobs was a visionary champion of great cities, who is celebrated each May with Jane's Walks around the world.

The Great American Commons

April 21, 2013
Our National Forests cover 191 million acres in 40 states

Commons Has Expanded, Not Shrunk, Over Past 200 Years

April 14, 2013
Public water systems, public education, public libraries and public roads are modern innovations

Yours, Mine & Ours

April 9, 2013
Today's rigid attitudes about property rights break with tradition

On the Commons Goes to College

March 26, 2013
Good questions from our recent campus visits