Supporting affordable, sustainable communities since 1984.
Specializing in social purpose real estate, Terra helps harness the value of real estate assets for the benefit of communities, residents, members and homeowners.
Committed to collaboration
Terra enjoys long-term relationships with mission-based organizations, creating positive and lasting impacts for diverse communities.
Building value with social purpose
Since 1984, we have delivered over 300 projects, representing upwards of 14,000 units of affordable and mixed-market housing and other community spaces.
We’re with you all the way
We support our clients throughout the lifecycle of social purpose real estate: from initial project concept through planning and construction, to maintaining value over decades.
Our areas of expertise
From project concept and development through asset management planning and property management, our complementary services help you achieve short- and long-term objectives through sound planning, a collaborative process and expert project management.
What is social purpose real estate?
Social purpose real estate uses land and development as powerful drivers for community investment and empowerment. With unparalleled expertise in the development and management of social purpose real estate, Terra supports the wisdom and experience of mission-based organizations to create positive and lasting impacts for our clients and communities.
Experts in social purpose real estate
With a full-service offering and decades of expertise, we have the ability to solve complex real estate challenges efficiently and effectively, helping to provide sustainable access to safe and stable homes.
What’s new
UGM Women and Families Centre Celebrates Opening!
A new project for women and children in Vancouver
Lu’ma Development Management
A partnership between Lu’ma Native Housing Society and Terra Social Purpose Real Estate, Lu’ma Development Management works with Indigenous communities to develop projects and provide services related to social housing, health, education and economic development.