Community Benefits Agreements

Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) are legally binding contracts between developers and local communities, designed to ensure that the community receives specific benefits from a development project. These benefits may include affordable housing, job training, environmental protections, or funding for local services. CBAs are negotiated before a project begins, allowing community members to have a say in what they want in return for allowing the development to proceed. This collaborative approach aims to balance the interests of developers with the needs and concerns of local residents, fostering mutual benefits and promoting equitable outcomes.