We help chefs, bakers + retailers scale intentionally—finding the right neighborhood, negotiating the right deal + designing a path to grow with purpose. From first leases to multi-market expansion, we’re partners in every stage of growth, ensuring brands open in places that nurture both their business + their community.
We advise property owners + developers on curating tenant lineups that build buzz + belonging. Our work spans food halls, mixed-use districts + neighborhood retail—balancing analytics + intuition to drive long-term value. We help craft experiences that attract locals, delight visitors + make the right operators feel at home. Our brokerage services connect vision with execution — helping developers move seamlessly from strategy to signed leases.
We connect opportunity with purpose. From the sale of a neighborhood café to the acquisition of an entire retail portfolio, terra alma represents restaurateurs, retailers + property owners with integrity + insight. Our transaction expertise bridges story + strategy—helping owners transition with confidence + investors acquire with intention. Every sale we guide strengthens the community fabric it touches.
From downtown revitalization to 15-minute city planning, we help economic development teams recruit local businesses + activate underused spaces. We identify the right mix of tenants, design recruitment programs + position districts to thrive. Our goal: to make walkable, people-centered places that attract residents, talent + investment.
We help property owners transform ground floors into social hubs. The right café, market or boutique can turn a building into a neighborhood—boosting retention, leasing velocity + long-term value. We connect developers with operators who bring daily joy + a sense of belonging to residents + office tenants alike.
With a network of more than 4,000 vendors + operators, terra alma helps developers + landlords curate food halls that become cultural anchors. We design tenant mixes, brand lineups + vendor incubators that celebrate local flavor + drive consistent foot traffic. Every concept we place is chosen to foster gathering, growth + community pride.
Placemaking + Experience Design
Beyond leasing, we craft the soul of a place. Our “Retail Experience Architecture™” framework blends curation, storytelling + activation—so spaces don’t just open, they come alive. We design moments that invite people to linger, connect + return again + again.
