Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: architects and developers

[Chris ScottHanson (chris]

Everyone,

One very big element to keep in mind in this discussion is that one 
does NOT hire developers.

You might partner with a developer, you might buy housing product 
created by a developer.  Generally speaking, if they are really a 
developer, they will work for no one.  Others work for them.  It is a 
part of what makes them what they are.

Jim Leach is still the only exception is have seen to this rule.  Jim 
has, in the past, worked as a consultant on occasion.

If you need a developer, you need to posture yourself as a potential 
buyer, or a potential business partner.  The latter is much harder than 
the former since any developer will be extremely skeptical of your 
(group) ability to be businesslike.


Chris ScottHanson