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

[Chris ScottHanson (chris]

Shari,

I might suggest that your group consider one or more of the workshops  
offer by Kelly ScottHanson to learn more about your options for  
development, cash requirements, risk, etc.  (see http:// 
www.cohousingresources.com/email.asp of a list of workshops she  
offers at very reasonable prices, including on that is FREE!)  I  
especially recommend "Getting it Built Where You Live,"  which  
includes in a tailored-to-your-location budget, schedule and cash  
flow plan, along with an explanation of each and how they are used to  
manage your project.

Chris



On Nov 30, 2006, at 5:00 AM, 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