Written by Abraham Galvan on February 18, 2026
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Now, as president of the Rilea Group, Diego Ojeda is bringing a unique leadership perspective and creative approach to development, as the firm continues to grow its influence on Miami’s built environment, with a heavy focus on Miami’s thriving Wynwood neighborhood.
Following in the footsteps of his father, veteran South Florida developer Alan Ojeda, Mr. Ojeda represents the next generation at the helm of one of the region’s most established development firms. Since joining the family enterprise in 2008, he has helped evolve Rilea Group’s legacy, merging institutional-scale development with a distinctly creative, culture-forward vision shaped by his earlier career in film and entertainment.
Under his leadership, Rilea Group is actively shaping some of Miami’s most strategic and dynamic neighborhoods. The firm has two neighboring projects anchoring the rapidly rising Northwest 29th Street corridor, underscoring its role as a driver of both residential and retail momentum in Wynwood.
The Mohawk at Wynwood is slated to be a 300-unit multifamily community that has secured $150 million in construction financing, including the largest C-PACE multifamily loan in Florida’s history. The project has set new benchmarks in retail pricing, with nearly 40% of space pre-sold and record-setting per-square-foot values, Mr. Ojeda told Miami Today.
The Rider Residences will be a 146-unit, luxury turnkey condominium that secured a $90 million construction loan from Mexico’s Banco Inbursa and has strong pre-sales activity, including international buyer interest and the first Miami residential development accepting wallet-to-wallet cryptocurrency transactions, he added.
Mr. Ojeda said the Rilea Group’s Mohawk at Wynwood and its adjacent The Rider Residences will follow the success of the firm’s sold-out, luxury condominium The Bond on Brickell, 1450 Brickell Office Tower (JP Morgan’s headquarters), One Broadway luxury apartment tower, and the Sabadell Financial Center – all set within Miami’s sought-after Brickell Financial District, nicknamed “Wall Street South.” The firm is also currently developing Santander’s new headquarters on Brickell Avenue.
Mr. Ojeda’s creative lens, rooted in his background in entertainment and storytelling, has helped position Rilea Group at the intersection of design, culture, and real estate performance.
“My newest developments (Mohawk and The Rider) reflect a strategic blend of architectural distinction, cultural engagement, and financial innovation, at a time when Miami’s global profile and investment appeal are accelerating,” he said.
The founder of Ciprés, Mr. Ojeda said Miami’s commercial real estate market evolution is more than developing beautiful buildings; it’s about building the next frontier of urban development, and how a new generation of leaders is redefining the role of creativity in large-scale real estate.
“Real Estate isn’t just about building, it’s about really creating experiences, strengthening communities, creating jobs, and then delivering lasting value,” he said. “These things are forever, and we want to make sure that people are happy. This is something that I learned from my father; legacy and reputation are key, and to me, that’s gold.”
Mr. Ojeda spoke with Miami Today reporter Abraham Galvan.
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