Cory is an urban planner who is committed to the betterment of his profession and passionate about improving cities.
He has been published in numerous articles, cited in academic studies, and spoken at conferences about market-based planning and placemaking. His plans for communities have resulted in millions of dollars of new investment and have been honored by numerous awards.
His good humor, ability to build relationships and wealth of experience working on a broad range of projects in places of all sizes inspires confidence in the planning practice and its possibilities for leading people to an even better future.
Cory holds a Master of Science in Urban Studies from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University, along with holding certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and National Charette Institute.