We’re a multi-disciplinary team of architects, project managers, developers, builders, policy geeks, and more, working to build the future of our dreams.
We are proud to be a part of a community that embraces the unexpected, has a deep respect for the natural environment, and works toward social good together.
Live here, build for the future.
At Workbench, we want to see a city where all of us, regardless of socio-economic status, can afford to make a home. We’re constantly assessing what it means to build better, to envision the place we and those around us can thrive, take risks on new ideas, and enjoy their neighbors and environment.
Community for all.
We’re shaping our neighborhoods to be pedestrian and social-gathering-friendly, transit-rich, with substantial market-rate and affordable housing. In collaboration with our fellow citizens we’re building the future while preserving and protecting local treasures.
Our Guiding Values
Housing Affordability
Our business model results in creating more housing supply which is critical to solving the biggest problems facing our communities.
Our People
Everyone can do their best work, feel appreciated, rewarded, and supported. We value authenticity, compassion, knowledge, leadership, openness, trustworthiness, and a culture of excellence.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We prioritize DEI internally in our Company and all of the work that we do.
Environmental Stewardship
We create healthy, responsible buildings, pushing the bounds of our built environment to be more resilient, sustainable, and energy efficient.
Comprehensive Expertise
Build a team with diverse knowledge and deep experience and expertise, allowing us to learn from each other and grow together.
Leadership
We foster leadership on multiple levels: from individual personal empowerment, to the way we deliver our projects, to the outward facing work we do in our community.
Triple Bottom Line
We are a profitable company driven by our dedication to our communities and the planet.
Purpose-driven and passionate, working toward housing for all.
See how we deploy our team and skillset to make the most impact possible.
Built From Collaboration
Workbench was founded to build housing and spaces that bring neighborhoods together. Founders Jamileh Cannon and Tim Gordin, along with policy expert, Sibley Simon, combined decades of collective experience in developing, designing, and building multi-family housing projects. Along the way they have attracted a talented team who shares their passion.
