About Us

CHRISTA DEVELOPMENT and CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Christa Development and Construction Corporation (CDC), founded in 1989, is a full-service national real estate development firm including project sourcing, entitlement, design, financing, and construction management.

Founder David Christa has a $6 billion history in construction / real estate development experience. Christa Development and Construction Corporation has developed and has under development over $750 million of projects in the last four years.

Over the past two years, Christa Development and Construction Corporation (CDC) has strengthened its position as a national developer through the strategic acquisition of land planned for over 2,400 residential units. The early success of multiple projects serves as a blueprint for continued growth and future execution across markets nationwide.

CDC / CCI HISTORY

1975
Christa Masonry and Concrete
1982
Christa Construction
1989
Christa Development
1996
Christa Construction Management
1975
Christa Masonry and Concrete
1982
Christa Construction
1989
Christa Development
1996
Christa Construction Management
2003
Large Scale Development Corporate Crossings
2006
Hospitality Development
2015
Student Housing Development
2020
Florida Real Estate Development
2003
Large Scale Development Corporate Crossings
2006
Hospitality Development
2015
Student Housing Development
2020
Florida Real Estate Development
2024
The Apella
2025
Ole Miss - Broke ground
2026
Strathallan - Delivered
2026
Willowbrook Office Park
2024
Apela
2025
Ole Miss - Broke ground
2026
Strathallan - Delivered
2026
Willowbrook Office Park

Dave Christa

Mr. Christa is the founder of Christa Development responsible for the general oversight of the firm and oversees the activities from design through construction. He supports the team in identifying new real estate opportunities as well as facilitating overall company growth.

An entrepreneur who has started and built a number of businesses infused in the real estate industry from construction, construction management to development.

Mr. Christa has over 40 years of general real estate experience encompassing development, financing, management and sales with a focus on New York and Florida. He has participated in substantial projects within the residential, commercial, private, and retail sectors.

Mr. Christa’s passion to assist organizations that uplift children with mental and physical disabilities has afforded him placement on general boards such as Co-chair of the Golisano Childrens Hospital emeritus, Mary Cariola Center, Make a wish Foundation, Camp Good Days and Special Times and Pirates Toy Funds. Over the years he has been a part of the Builders Exchange of Rochester, The Greater Rochester Enterprise, The Rochester Police Foundation, Rochester Downtown Development Corp, New York State Troopers, and a Nazareth College board member.