Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: development questions--again

[Catya Belfer-Shevett (catya]

That's about what we're doing (no GC yet) - the problem is the lack of 
MONEY in that arrangement.  In terms of having qualified professionals, 
it's great.

        - catya, Mosaic Commons

sredies1 [at] rochester.rr.com wrote:
> 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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