Mark Toro

Mark Toro, Chief Visionary Officer at Toro Development Co., shares his pioneering vision for immersive mixed-use spaces like Avalon and Colony Square. He reveals how the 2008 financial crisis shifted his mindset, viewing real estate as a service infused with hospitality and community. Mark discusses the critical role of demographics in site selection, the balance of art and science in tenant choices, and how thoughtful details like patios and music create vibrant 'third places.' He even highlights a unique tradition involving tequila as a symbol of intentional execution.