As the CEO of Miami-based development firm Terra, David Martin has cultivated a portfolio spanning more than eight million square feet of residential and commercial real estate, positioning Terra as a transformative force in shaping South Florida’s built environment. The firm is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Mr. Martin oversees all facets of Terra’s operations, including development, design, construction, financing, marketing, sales, and leasing.

Since founding Terra in 2001, Mr. Martin has advanced a vision of design excellence and thoughtful urbanism through collaborations with many of the world’s foremost architects, designers, and planners – including Rem Koolhaas/OMA, Renzo Piano, Bjarke Ingels, Daniel Buren, Ruben and Isabel Toledo, Meyer Davis Studio, William Sofield, West 8, Rene Gonzalez, Chad Oppenheim, RDAI, Gabellini Sheppard, Yabu Pushelberg, Vicky Charles, and more.
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A Florida native, Mr. Martin has taken an active role in advancing sustainable, long-term
development across the region. Under his leadership, Terra has earned international acclaim for its commitment to design excellence, community engagement, and resiliency. The firm consistently integrates green space, renewable energy, forward-thinking construction methods, and transit connectivity into its developments.