Our Professional Partners

CoHousing Solutions 

We're pleased to partner with CoHousing Solutions in Nevada City, a firm whose founder brought cohousing here to the U.S. with her partner, and co-wrote the authoritative book on the subject.

Katie McCamant, President

​Katie McCamant brings the depth and diversity of her 30 + years of experience as an architect, developer, and cohousing resident.
 
She is a licensed architect and coauthor of the authoritative book, Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves which introduced cohousing to the English-speaking world. Katie co-founded McCamant & Durrett Architects/Cohousing Company with Charles Durrett in 1987. In 2006, she and Jim Leach (Wonderland Hill Development) co-founded CoHousing Partners, a development company that partnered with cohousing groups. Today, she is the sole owner CoHousing Solutions, a development consulting firm that works with cohousing groups and developers across the US and Canada.

Katie has designed and developed dozens of cohousing communities in the United States and Canada. After 12 years living in and raising her daughter at Doyle Street Cohousing in Emeryville, she now lives at Nevada City Cohousing in the Sierra Foothills.

Urban Development + Partners

​For UD+P, a great real estate opportunity is one that benefits communities, tenants, neighbors, local businesses and the environment. Their hands-on approach to financing, designing, constructing and managing properties is based on a long-term vision for their business and a commitment to operating in a way that supports the character and vitality of our cities and their residents.

Danny Milman, Development Manager

​Danny enjoys the development and construction process and honed her skills at all sides of the table, working as an owner’s representative, superintendent, and project manager. Her projects span a diverse portfolio including cohousing and podium deck condominiums, apartments, grocery stores, restaurants, office lobby remodels, tenant improvements, capital upgrades and maintenance, retail centers and, most recently, the renovation of the historic Curry Village food court in Yosemite National Park.
Her obsession with cohousing started with The CoHousing Book in 1992. Her Master’s thesis was a design and planning case study for a cohousing community in Austin TX. After graduation, she worked for several years at The CoHousing Company as part of the development and construction team and lived in the Berkeley Cohousing community.
These days Danny manages UD+P’s California projects from the Sierra Foothills in Nevada City, CA.

Ann Jaworski, Controller

Ann joined us as Controller in 2019 after numerous years as UD+P’s part-time contract accountant. She has accumulated a wealth of experience in real estate accounting by specializing in the field since 2002.

After graduating from the University of Montana in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance with emphasis in Accounting, Ann furthered her education at the University of Montana and received her Master of Accountancy degree in 1993. Ann started her career as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand, a Big 6 accounting firm in Spokane, Washington.

Ann is a native of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She loves to take advantage of all the outdoor opportunities that North Idaho has to offer - she golfs, hikes and boats each summer, and she skies all winter. Ann’s favorite pastime, however, is cheering on each of her three teenage children in their various sporting activities.

Mahlum Architect Firm

Mahlum envisions a world where healthy human and environmental systems thrive. They believe community empowerment will be the game-changing force that leads to sustainable, transformational ways to make that possible.

Kurt Haapala, Principal in Charge

“I enjoy engaging deeply and listening intently to the users of our buildings. Through their voices and the honest sharing of who they are and what their journey is all about, we understand how design can support them. We are the translators, the storytellers of their journey through the built environment.”

Kurt is an industry leader in the planning and design of student life and housing facilities. Having worked with more than a dozen colleges and universities across the West, he has built the firm’s higher education housing studio into a nationally recognized practice. His design concepts were instrumental in helping to achieve LEED Platinum Certification for Ackerman Hall at Western Oregon University, the first residence hall in the country to do so. Kurt’s enthusiasm for student and stakeholder engagement has inspired his extensive research, writing, and speaking on how the built environment can positively impact student outcomes.

Kim Olsen, Project Manager

“Someone once told me to always remember what is important to you.  My priority in life is the people in it – whether it’s my family, friends, coworkers, or clients, I’m consistently inspired by and grateful for the community I live and work in."
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Joining Mahlum in 2013, Kim brings more than 16 years of experience in project architecture and management. Deeply appreciative of her own collegiate experience, Kim has a passion for design that enriches the living and learning environments for students and faculty. She is a skilled manager of complex projects and takes pride in listening to the needs of all constituents through the design process.

Brandon Lambrecht, Construction Administrator

“Born and raised in Kansas, I grew up with a strong appreciation of the prairie, artistry, and good BBQ. I have always had a lifelong interest in thoughtful innovative design and believe that architecture is a thoughtful response to the culture and spirit of each place.”

MFA Architecture

MFA is a collaborative design studio focusing on research, planning, and architecture. Strong design values guide every aspect of our practice, provoking us to create work that endures, inspires, and expresses the collective aspirations of the project team. With projects ranging from custom residences to district planning, MFA has the expertise to resolve complex problems for diverse clients.

Seth Moran, Project Architect

With roles across project types, scales, and environments, Seth has insight to clients’ needs and goals. He has an intuitive grasp of the impact of cost, functionality, public perception, and technical complexity.

An experienced designer, Seth brings a sense of aesthetic rigor and sophistication to the place-making process. As a master of process, he effectively guides projects through Portland’s Design Review and regulatory hurdles.

Michael Flowers, Design Architect

Mike has guided a diverse array of projects, from residential to large institutional. As the founder of his design-focused studio in 2007, he realizes team coordination, cost control, and timely delivery.

Feasibility studies, envelope rehabilitation, and energy efficiency measures are just some of the unique abilities Mike brings to the team. His continual eagerness to explore new technologies leads to enhanced building performance and spacial innovation.

CoVision Consulting

Shelly Parks, President

In 2017, Shelly left her nationally recognized career leading Sales and Marketing teams for start-up Continuing Care Retirement Communities to found CoVision Consulting.  Shelly now shares her marketing experience and skills, along with her passion for cohousing, with cohousing groups. Her driving force is the belief that we live better together in community and she wakes up every morning thinking of ways to bring more people into cohousing.
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Shelly is a an affiliate of CoHousing Solutions and she and her husband are members of Skagit Commons, a cohousing community completed in 2023.

MarketOne Builders

MarketOne Builders approaches each and every project with the belief that together anything is possible. We are great builders who do more than just bring projects to life; we also believe in building up our community.

Jim Cuttle, Project Executive

Jim has 30 years of experience in the construction industry with 25 of them being local to Sacramento. His experience in the residential and multi-family industries has built a solid foundation of trust amongst owners and developers. Jim is committed to quality and communication to ensure each project’s success.

Nick Linkert, Project Manager

Nick has experience in multi-family and tenant improvement construction. As a Project Manager he sees projects from the conceptual and design phase all the way through to completion.

John Randall, Senior Superintendent 

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Isaiah Wesley, Senior Project Engineer

"The only way around is through." - Robert Frost

Karen Gimnig, Community Builder

Karen Gimnig is a passionate community builder with a focus on cohousing. She is thrilled to contribute her organizational and writing skills to the cohousing movement. Karen is a certified professional facilitator with Imago Relationships International. She works with communities across the country to help them build strong relational processes. ​

Dr. Stacie Walton, Consultant

​Recently retired from a large HMO, as a clinical Pediatrician serving in the roles of both Diversity Champion and Communication Consultant, Stacie L Walton MD, MPH, has been a medical consultant for healthcare providers and institutions for over 25 years. She uses her expertise in cultural competence, implicit bias, and intercultural communication to explore  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in multiple community venues from educational institutions, non-profit organizations to corporate settings.