Choosing a Developer for a Cohousing/Ecovillage Community

Why do we have a survey?

The survey is a research tool that is compiled, then guides us in: 
1. Planning meeting locations.
2. Seeking land for future ecovillages.
3. Knowing what people seek in their own personal lives and ideal communities.

It also adds you to our mailing list for invitations to our meetings and new information regarding ecovillage/cohousing in the DFW area.

Please fill out the survey here. It is quickly done. Thank you.

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The choice of a developer is an important one. Yet it is not as easy as choosing a builder because developers are not as visible as builders.

How can a cohousing or ecovillage community scrutinize a developer or developer/builder?

The easiest way would be to visit other cohousing or ecovillage projects executed by this developer.

However, no such projects exist in DFW so cohousers might find the following steps useful.

1. Determine how many years the developer has been in business.

2. Ask the local municipality what they know about this developer. Determine if the company is well respected.

3. Check with the major lenders in the area where you plan to buy, you'll soon learn the developer's reputation financially. 

Finally, the  cohousing or ecovillage community must determine if there is a strong emotional and financial commitment by the developer they choose to create that type of residential development the cohousing community wants.

Is the passion there?

Although this is subjective, determining if the passion exists is probably the most important step for hiring a builder or builder/developer for an ecovillage or cohousing community.

Questions? Please come to our next introductory meeting. In the meantime, call metro 972 251-1532 for answers. 

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Please call 972 251-1532 or 817 545-0140 for locations.

Please fill out the short survey here for an invitation to speaker/special meetings. Thank you.

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