Krea Developments plans and delivers affordable and workforce housing in South Florida, including multifamily rentals, condominiums, and mixed-use communities with some retail or commercial space, serving residents and families through development, construction, and project management for local neighborhoods and stakeholders.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ArcadianSistrunk District, Fort Lauderdale502 units | 9.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.4/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest applicable review base, with a published 4.8/5 from 59 resident reviews; using the stated market conversion curve gives an anchor of 9.4/10. The smaller ForRent University result is directionally consistent, while the written feedback is predominantly positive but too limited to justify an additional adjustment. | |||
Direct physical-condition feedback was limited. One renter reported “good water pressure” but also “a little dusty and some scuffs around the place”; the other published material presents the property as a new 2026 building rather than reporting structural failures, leaks or systems breakdowns. | The reviews are strongly positive about day-to-day dealings: residents called the staff “amazing,” “very hands-on,” and “warm, engaging, and genuinely caring,” while another said the move-in was “quick and super smooth.” The broader resident-feedback summary flags opening-period service adjustments and construction/street activity as trade-offs, but does not provide enough separately quoted negative reviews to treat either as a recurring scored complaint. |
Developed The Arcadian with KREA Developments in Fort Lauderdale.
Partnered with Fuse Group on The Arcadian and was led by Mauricio Girault.
Selected Krea USA as sole proposer for The Walker affordable homeownership project in Overtown.
Backed The Arcadian with a $10 million incentive and supported the Sistrunk District project.
Provided the $61.8 million construction loan for Le Parc at Lauderhill.
Was the original partner on Le Parc at Lauderhill before Krea bought out its stake.
Provided the $127 million take-out loan for The Arcadian after delivery.
Served as general contractor for The Arcadian.
Fuse Group is developing the project with Krea USA, a sister company to Casa Krea, a Mexico-based development firm.
Fuse Group (Fuse 9, LLC) has partnered with Boca Paila, LLC on this project. Boca Paila is led by Mauricio Girault, founder and CEO of Grupo Krea, a leading developer of affordable and workforce housing.
The land is owned by the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, chaired by Miami City Commission Chairwoman Christine King. Krea USA, led by Mauricio Girault, was the sole developer to bid in a request for proposals by the CRA in October, according to a city memo.
Backed by the City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) with a $10 million investment, The Arcadian represents a significant step forward in the Sistrunk District’s resurgence.
The financing from Abanca Bank covers the 385-unit Le Parc at Lauderhill development, at 3831 Northwest 13th Street, just east of the Lauderhill Mall and North State Road 7.
It was originally envisioned as a workforce housing development, with Vivian Dimond’s Bayshore Capital Grove as a partner. Fast forward six years, the development will have no rental restrictions, and Krea USA bought out Bayshore Capital Grove’s stake.
Fuse Group and KREA Developments, the U.S. subsidiary of Grupo KREA, have secured a $127 million construction take-out loan for The Arcadian, a 502-unit, recently delivered community in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Madison Realty Capital issued the note in a deal arranged by Berkadia.
South Pointe Construction and Development Co. served as general contractor and Behar Font & Partners as architect of record.
| COMPANY NUMBER | L19000253690 Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations · US · ACTIVE |
| Residential, for rent | 1 of 1 |
| Retail | 1 of 1 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 1 |
GIRAULT MAURICIO | MGR | 231 SW 28TH RD, MIAMI, FL, 33129
# Mauricio Girault Founder & CEO at Grupo Krea
Founder, CEO Jan 2007 - Dec 2020 (13 years and 11 months) in Mexico City, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Founder, President - Krea USA (Current) Dec 2020 - Present (5 years and 9 months) in Miami, Florida, United States
As founder and CEO of Grupo Krea, I’ve led the development of 10,000+ residential units and oversee a team of 1,500+ professionals. With 20+ years in real estate, I’ve secured over $200M in financing and delivered 4,500+ affordable homes.
Founder & CEO at Grupo Krea | Real Estate Developer | Affordable Housing Expert
Krea USA, led by founder and CEO Mauricio Girault, specializes in mixed-income multifamily residential properties.
Masters in City Planning (MCP), City Design and Development
# Akrisht Pandey
# Akrisht Pandey
Subject Matter Advisor - Sustainable Real Estate - MIT Center for Real Estate
IKEA Navi Mumbai (Construction Stage; Oct 2018 - Dec 2020; Navi Mumbai) Project Manager (Design) & Site Design Co-Ordinator
Director of Real Estate - Krea USA (Current) Oct 2023 - Present (3 years) in Miami, Florida, United States
Akrisht, an alumnus of MIT with dual degrees in Real Estate Development and City Planning, is currently driving change in the real estate sector as a Real Estate Associate at KREA USA in Miami, focusing on workforce housing solutions.
Before his transformative journey at MIT, Akrisht played a pivotal role as the Project Design Manager for IKEA's flagship store in Mumbai and undertook significant projects with Atkins, a globally renowned design and project management consultancy.
Director of Real Estate - Krea USA (Current) Oct 2023 - Present (3 years) in Miami, Florida, United States
# Aleen Akanda Principal Architect at Krea Developments
# Aleen Akanda Principal Architect at Krea Developments
Arquitectonica is a Architecture and Planning company.
Principal Architect - Krea USA (Current) Jun 2025 - Present (1 year and 4 months) in Miami, Florida, United States
I am an architect and designer with over 12 years of experience. My projects encompass a wide range of scale and program located across North America and Asia.
From Designer, Project Architect/Manager and Director to Head of Design & Development with companies specializing in high-end residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality and retail.
Principal Architect - Krea USA (Current) Jun 2025 - Present (1 year and 4 months) in Miami, Florida, United States
# Luisa Vallejo Restrepo
# Luisa Vallejo Restrepo
Office Manager - Aquarium Marketing
Office Operations & Safety Manager - Krea USA (Current) Jan 2024 - Present (2 years and 8 months) in Miami, Florida, United States
Administrative & Operational Support - Payroll & Financial Coordination - HR & Relocation Assistance - Union & Compliance Reporting - Regulatory Compliance & Documentation - Training & Certifications Tracking - Subcontractor Safety Coordination
Total Experience: 15 years and 2 months
Office Operations & Safety Manager - Krea USA (Current) Jan 2024 - Present (2 years and 8 months) in Miami, Florida, United States
I hold a Master’s in Project Management from Ramón Llull–La Salle University in Barcelona and a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from La Salle University.
# Sergio Soto PMP® MS
# Sergio Soto PMP® MS
### Project Manager - SteelHaven - [CaseCo Commercial]
Project Manager - Krea USA (Current) Dec 2025 - Present (9 months) in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Certified PMP® with over 10 years of experience in leading, developing, and managing projects across diverse business sectors, specializing in retail, hospitality and corporate projects.
I hold a Master’s in Project Management from Ramón Llull–La Salle University in Barcelona and a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from La Salle University.
Project Manager - Krea USA (Current) Dec 2025 - Present (9 months) in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area Department: Project Management • Level: Manager
### Ingeniero Civil Vias y estructuras at Universidad 'Santa María'
# Jaime Fernando Padron Faria
# Jaime Fernando Padron Faria
### Construction superintendent - Hoffman - Billskoog Construction
Dec 2025 - Present (10 months) in Miami-Fort Lauderdale y alrededores
General Superintendent Total Experience: 20 years and 2 months
### Ingeniero Civil Vias y estructuras at Universidad 'Santa María'
### Superintendente general - Krea USA (Current)
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arcadian | Fort Lauderdale, United States Sistrunk District | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 5021 | 8 | 542,809 sq ft | USD 153.4m estimated cost | — | 2024 | June 2024 | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 | Oct 2026 | +8.0 mo (+7.0 to +9.0) | estimated | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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