Cohousing-L Mailing List: development questions--again

[sredies1 [at] rochester.rr.com (sredies1]

Hello all,

I am part of the forming Rochester Group and have been reading archives and
asking individuals (cohousing and local planners/architects) many questions
about the development process.  Here is a question that I would appreciate
hearing thoughts on:  One cohousing group I spoke with is using a
development model that includes a project manager, general contractor, and
architect as their primary development team.  Is this approach the same as
what is typically called "self-development"? Or would this type of team
have enough professional expertise to avoid the pitfalls of
self-development that have been described on this list.  From what I
understand, this type of model can be less expensive than having the usual
partnership with a developer. 

Our group understands the value of having experienced professionals who can
oversee the project (help keep it in budget), permitting, and handle many
of the development type decisions/tasks, etc.  Can a project manager/GC
handle this as capably as a developer?  

Thanks for your patience in answering yet another development question. 
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Shari Rediess
Rochester NY



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