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
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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
Find development data, legal help and learn from past Community Benefits Agreements campaigns here.
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Seven steps to making your own Community Benefits Agreement in Chicago
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An introduction to City Bureau’s resource guide on Community Benefits Agreements and alternatives for Chicagoans
Here are three types of agreements community members can negotiate with developers, and why you would choose each.
Building a broad-based coalition is one of the biggest challenges in creating a strong Community Benefits Agreement.