The Terrapin Development Company's (TDC) mission is to turn College Park into one of the nation’s premier college towns and to create long term value for its members by transforming Greater College Park into a vibrant, diverse and walkable community that attracts the best faculty, staff and students, and galvanizes a culture of research and entrepreneurship.
The TDC's primary responsibilities are real estate strategy, acquisition, development, leasing, and management of properties in the Greater College Park area, with a particular focus on "placemaking," a people-centered approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. The TDC is focused on local economic vitality by creating the housing options, stores, restaurants and green spaces that will enhance the University's recruitment and retention of the world's best faculty, staff and students. The TDC works across multiple disciplines and leverages our relationships to grow our college town.
Our team can help your business, large or small, find a home in Greater College Park. Our partners have inventory of Class-A office, flex research and development (R&D), and retail/storefront space that could be your business’s next home. From small start-ups to global household names, there is a space for everyone in Greater College Park. If you are a real estate developer looking to invest in Greater College Park, the TDC can help identify opportunities for investment, including land located in Opportunity Zones. The TDC also works to support the existing community by supporting events, programs, public art and philanthropy that enhance the community and make Greater College Park a great place to work, live and recreate.
Use Terrapin Development Company to…
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Find a lab/office for my venture
Greater College Park has several options for office space, for companies of all sizes. WeWork College Park is a great option for small or short term offices. UMD’s partnership with Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) has also resulted in several buildings of Class-A office space in the heart of UMD’s Discovery District. Not sure what type of space you need? Contact Terrapin Development Company at info@terrapindevelopment.com to set up a time to talk about the needs of your venture and what spaces would be a good fit.
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Find a lab/space for creating/making
There are many companies starting to locate in Greater College Park that make hard goods and need a flexible space that can be built out for light manufacturing needs. UMD’s partnership with St John Properties has resulted in the development of three buildings of flex R&D space for companies that create. Not sure what type of space you need, then contact Terrapin Development Company at info@terrapindevelopment.com to set up a time to discuss the needs of your venture and what spaces would be a good fit.
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Relocate my venture to College Park
If you are considering relocating your venture to College Park, that’s great news! We would love to help you out. Contact Terrapin Development Company at info@terrapindevelopment.com to set up a time to talk about your venture, the type and size of space you need, potential partnerships with the University of Maryland, and other questions you may have about relocation. The Discovery District continues to thrive as more businesses and companies are calling Greater College Park home.