About
A local, family-owned developer turning Puget Sound land into thriving communities since 1993.
Our Philosophy
Taylor Development's business philosophy is simple: through committed day-to-day Principal involvement, we deliver predictability at every stage of the development process.
By delivering predictability to our partners, the jurisdictions we work in, and the communities we create, we deliver success. We judge our success by project profitability and community enhancement. Since 1993 we have worked diligently to establish permanent relationships with customers, vendors, and the leadership of the communities in which we operate. By understanding the wants and needs of the entire network early in the development process, everyone on the team — from Principal to vendor — knows what is required of them. This ensures our resources are efficiently applied to the elements critical to every project's success, and lets us execute projects that are friendly, sustainable, and economically sound.
“Taylor Development promotes partnerships in their communities through relationships built on their expertise in land development and entitlement, and through the integrity of their Principals.”
Our History
Since 1993, Taylor Development has developed over 9,000 lots and more than $1.1 billion in commercial and residential real estate across the greater Puget Sound area.
The company traces its roots to the Taylor family's involvement with the Cadman Company. Kevin's grandfather, Tor Magnussen, purchased Cadman Gravel in 1946. In 1968, after 22 years of handshake business, Tor brought on his son-in-law Paul Taylor — and over the next decade Cadman grew into the largest sand and gravel supplier on the West Coast.
Following the sale of Cadman Gravel in 1991, Paul began his foray into land development, laying the groundwork for what would become a premier Northwest development company. Kevin Taylor founded Taylor Development in 1993 with the support and wisdom of Paul's successes, starting with single-family lot development and home construction.
Employing the same business acumen his father used to grow Cadman, Kevin expanded Taylor's reach to include offices, office parks, commercial, retail, and residential properties. Today Taylor is recognized as an industry leader and trailblazer across all types of land development.