Publications

Throughout his career, Jay's work has been noted by many new sources as reporters around the country have also sought his perspective on a variety of issues.  Jay's writing has also been featured in local and national publications.  

  • Detroit Free Press, January 1, 2010
    "A Look Back on the Faces of the 21st Century"
  • The Washington Post, May 15, 2008
    "Mayor announces the city is seeking a master developer for Hill East"
  • Washington Business Journal, January 28, 2008
    "In Hill East, DC wants environment at forefront"
  • Main Street News, February 2005
    "Control Your Real Estate, Control Your Destiny"
  • Detroit Free Press, June 9, 2004
    "A restored Madison-Lenox can deliver benefits to city"
  • Duluth News Tribune, May 26, 2004
    "Preserving Duluth’s architectural heritage can enrich its future"
  • Main Street News, April 2004
    "Living Downtown:  Promoting Affordable Housing Development on Main Street"
  • Lansing State Journal, 2002
    "Downtown’s future is housing, not office space"
  • Detroit Legal News, November 6, 2003
    "New zoning ordinance proposed for Detroit"
  • Ludington Daily News, October 13, 2003
    "Downtown Ludington’s Framework for Success"
  • Crain’s Detroit Business, July 8, 2002
    "Other Voices:  Connect the dots to restore city’s old hotels"
  • Boston Globe, January 27, 2000
    "Mean Streets to Main Streets"
  • Detroit Free Press, January 2, 2000
    "Faces of the 21st Century"
  • Crain’s Detroit Business, September 25, 1995
    "40 Under 40"
  • The Michigan Chronicle, June 14, 1995
    "Developing a sense for business on the east side"
  • The Michigan Chronicle, December 28, 1994
    "Jefferson/Chalmers Business Association works to create a better life in Detroit"
  • Crain’s Detroit Business, June 27, 1994
    "Victoria Park Update"
  • Detroit Free Press, November 11, 1993
    "Jefferson-Chalmers host a houseful"
  • Detroit Free Press, October 14, 1993
    "Getting It Straight"
  • Detroit Free Press, October 10, 1993
    "The Beauty Within"
  • Metropolitan Detroit Preservation League News, Fall 1993
    "Money-Saving Tips for Do-It-Yourself Door Refinishing"
  • Metropolitan Detroit Preservation League News, Spring 1993
    "Doors – Maintenance is the key to the longevity"
  • Crain’s Detroit Business, January 11, 1993
    "Jefferson-Chalmers Business Association"
  • The Herald-Palladium, May 28, 1992
    "In Brief"
  • Crain’s Detroit Business, March 8, 1992
    "Sold, Victoria Park has buyers for most homes"