Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Cora Capler is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in brownfield redevelopment and urban planning. Currently, as a Senior Brownfield Program Manager at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation since April 2018, Cora manages a robust portfolio of redevelopment projects, successfully securing over $37 million in Tax Increment Financing and facilitating project approvals exceeding $300 million in investment. Previous roles at the organization include Brownfield Redevelopment Manager I and Brownfield Redevelopment Associate, where responsibilities encompassed project management and board meeting documentation. Cora's earlier experience at Bodman PLC involved supporting attorneys with contract negotiations, creating training materials, and developing marketing strategies. Cora holds a Master of Urban Planning from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.