Jill Ferrari

Jill Ferrari (She/Her) is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Renovare Development, a woman-owned social impact commercial real estate development company headquartered in Detroit.12 With over 27 years of experience in urban redevelopment, her background includes private real estate acquisition and development, legal practice, consulting, and community development.4

Ferrari co-founded Renovare Development in 2019, focusing on transformational projects that serve deep community needs, such as workforce housing and mixed-use developments.2 The company has over $90 million in development pipeline throughout Michigan, including attainable single-family housing projects and mixed-use developments containing childcare facilities, grocery stores, and workforce centers.2

As a passionate advocate for women in commercial real estate, Ferrari has been recognized for her contributions to the industry:

1. Named one of the "Top 20 Entrepreneurs Disrupting their Industry in 2023" by Disruptors Magazine2
2. 2021 "Woman of Influence" by GlobeST Magazine1
3. 2017 "Woman of Distinction" by the Wayne State University Council on the Status of Women1
4. 2016 winner of the Melvin Simon Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation1

Ferrari is actively involved in various professional organizations:

• Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Michigan District Council1
• Founder of ULI Michigan's Women's Leadership Initiative1
• Member of the Women's Development Collaborative1
• Licensed attorney and active member of the Michigan State Bar Association1

Her approach to real estate development prioritizes brownfield sites and incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) components into each project through significant community input.3