Franklin Martin

Biography: Franklin A. Martin Consultant Ventura, CA From 1997-2008, Frank Martin was responsible for the planning, development, and management of Hidden Springs, a 1,724-acre planned community in the Boise front foothills. Hidden Springs was the 2000 recipient of the "Best in American Living" Platinum Award for Smart Growth sponsored by Professional Builder Magazine and the National Association of Home Builders. Hidden Springs was also featured prominently as a case study in the Urban Land Institute book Conservations Communities: Creating Value with Nature, Open Space and Agriculture. Between 1971 and 1997, Frank was responsible for the development of more than 3,000 homes, primarily located in the Chicago metropolitan area, and performed project management for several financial institutions to stabilize and market their distressed real estate projects. From 1989 to 1997, Frank was chief operating officer of Shaw Homes, Inc., an affiliate of The Shaw Company. During this period, Frank managed the development of several award-winning communities, including Garibaldi Square, Homan Square, Luther Village, Prairie Crossing, and The Reserve at the Merit Club. Frank is a former Chair of the Urban Land Institute's Sustainable Development Council and the ULI Idaho District Council. He has chaired seven ULI Advisory Service panels and served on three other panels. Frank received a BA degree in economics from Hanover College and an MBA in finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. (May 2012)