1991 – 1994: Jim was Executive Director of Threshold Housing, a Seattle based non-profit developer supported by the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. TH developed the 43 home Benson Glen project in Renton, Washington. The project was a demonstration project with King County for under 80% Area Median Income restricted ownership homes. Learn more about the project here.
TH also renovated an 80-unit apartment project with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing.
1995 –2008: Jim was founder and principal of The Cottage Company LLC which developed the pocket neighborhood communities shown below. These developments have received multiple national and regional design and environmental awards.
2009 – 2020: Jim moved to California in 2008 and developed a pocket neighborhood in Petaluma, California. Keller Court Commons (KCC) is eight 2 BR 2.5 BA (1,400 to 1,600 SF) detached compact homes clustered around a u-shaped commonly owned landscaped courtyard. Each home is on a separate lot with a private front yard and a usable covered front porch. Assigned garages and unassigned open parking are located on an alley-like private drive. A private community building is located on the east side of the courtyard with adjoining Bocce court and fruit orchard.
2021: Jim is developing a small infill project of three homes in Langley, WA. The homes are 3 blocks from the village center and will be net-zero. Jim also continues to be an advocate for affordable workforce housing.
