What are community benefits agreements? Well, according to Amy Levine,a staff attorney at the Government Law Center of Albany Law School,
"A community benefits agreement, or CBA, is a private contract between a developer and a community coalition that sets forth the benefits that the community will receive from the development. Common benefits include living wages, local hiring and training programs, affordable housing, environmental remediation and funds for community programs. CBAs ensure that development is equitable and benefits all members of the community, eventually contributing to stronger local economies, livable neighborhoods and increased public participation in the planning process."
I'm mentioning CBA's because this week our Community will have to turn over one to the Planners this Saturday. All of the Committee Chairs will be involved in pulling this together:
Education and Culture
Public Health
Environment
Transportation
Jobs and Economic Development
Public Safety
Land Use and Zoning
Housing
It's our Community, we have a responsibility for its' direction.
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