Shannon Morgan

Shannon Morgan, Managing Partner of Renovare Development, is deeply committed to addressing the critical need for affordable, sustainable housing across communities. With her extensive leadership in real estate development, Shannon has made it her mission to create high-quality housing solutions that serve a diverse range of incomes and demographics. Her work spans both urban and rural settings, where she has specialized in building, rehabilitating, and developing projects that emphasize long-term community impact.

Throughout her career, Shannon has successfully completed over 20,000 units of mixed-income housing, with a focus on affordability, sustainability, and urban revitalization. Her approach prioritizes creating a sense of place, ensuring that her developments contribute positively to the surrounding community. In 2019, she co-founded Renovare Development with her partner, Jill Ferrari, establishing it as a woman-owned, social impact real estate development company. Renovare focuses on transformational projects in Michigan, offering inclusive and comprehensive solutions for housing and economic development, particularly in underserved areas.

Shannon’s commitment to housing extends beyond individual projects. She actively collaborates with key stakeholders, legislators, local governments, and interest groups to drive policies and legislation that support smart growth housing and equitable development. Her advocacy has been instrumental in passing significant federal and state legislation aimed at improving housing access and affordability.

Her dedication to the housing sector has been recognized through numerous awards. She was inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2023. Shannon also received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Redevelopment in Brownfield by the Center for Creative Land Recycling in 2019. In 2018, she was named the National Affordable Housing Developer of the Year by LOCUS/ Smart Growth America, further highlighting her lasting contributions to housing development.