Jen Jones Donatelli

Jen Jones Donatelli is a Cleveland-based author and journalist. Currently, she is the editor of FreshWater Cleveland, an online publication that covers the people, places, and projects shaping and transforming Cleveland. She is also a contributing editor for Destination Cleveland’s city guides and has written for other regional publications including Cleveland Magazine and Ohio Today. On a national level, her work has appeared in GOOD, Redbook, Budget Travel, Robb Report, Los Angeles Confidential, and more.

You can find Jen on Twitter at @creativegroove and @FreshWaterCLE.

Jen writes as part of an ongoing engagement with Akron, Ohio, supported by the Knight Foundation. Learn more about it here.

Stories by Jen
Akron’s Homelessness Problem is at a Tipping Point. Will the City Lean in to These Small But Mighty Solutions?
Akron’s Homelessness Problem is at a Tipping Point. Will the City Lean in to These Small But Mighty Solutions?

Innovative models from around the country address homelessness by starting with small, inexpensive, and imperfect solutions. What can Akron, Ohio learn from these examples?

Can Bounce Innovation Hub Scale Up Akron’s Entrepreneurial Scene?
Can Bounce Innovation Hub Scale Up Akron’s Entrepreneurial Scene?

Bounce Innovation Hub, a tech incubator in Akron, OH, has not only given new life to the former B.F. Goodrich tire company headquarters. Its CEO hopes that it will be the start of a new wave of manufacturing in Akron.

What a Difference $1,000 Makes: Part Two
What a Difference $1,000 Makes: Part Two

With a modest investment and a lot of heart, communities are transforming homes and moving entire neighborhoods towards a better future.

What a Difference $1,000 Makes: Part One
What a Difference $1,000 Makes: Part One

When the housing market is depressed and you can’t get a return on your investment, there is little incentive to put any money into improvements. It’s a vicious cycle that several Akron nonprofits are trying to break.

How Can Public Events Plant the Seed for True Placemaking?
How Can Public Events Plant the Seed for True Placemaking?

After the crowds clear, what type of long-term impact does a public event leave in its wake?

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