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Communities of color have to fight every time a new development threatens. The We Will Chicago plan could change that.
Megadevelopments, environmental rules, logistics facilities and a new citywide plan could upend the way Chicago develops.
Building a broad-based coalition is one of the biggest challenges in creating a strong Community Benefits Agreement.
A Community Benefits Agreement isn’t the only way to get what your community needs from a developer. Here are three alternatives.
Lack of community representation, vague language and lack of follow-up are a few pitfalls to avoid.
Here are three types of agreements community members can negotiate with developers, and why you would choose each.
Depending on how big or complicated the project is, these people and agencies need to approve the plans.
Plus: Why you don’t hear about developments until after construction begins
Seven steps to making your own Community Benefits Agreement in Chicago
An introduction to City Bureau’s resource guide on Community Benefits Agreements and alternatives for Chicagoans
Glosario de la Guía Popular Sobre los Acuerdos de Beneficios Communitarios