Common Contracts
2 similar Community Benefits Agreement contracts
THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENTS IN NEW YORK CITY’S LAND USE PROCESS*Community Benefits Agreement • March 10th, 2010
A community benefits agreement (CBA) results from negotiations between a developer proposing a particular land use and a coalition of community organizations that claims to represent the individuals and groups affected by the proposed development1 In a typical CBA, community members agree to support the developer’s proposed project, or at least promise not to oppose the project or to invoke procedural devices or legal challenges that might delay or derail the project. In return, the developer agrees to provide to the community such benefits as assurances of local jobs, affordable housing and environmental improvements.2
THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENTS IN NEW YORK CITY’S LAND USE PROCESS*Community Benefits Agreement • March 10th, 2010
A community benefits agreement (CBA) results from negotiations between a developer proposing a particular land use and a coalition of community organizations that claims to represent the individuals and groups affected by the proposed development1 In a typical CBA, community members agree to support the developer’s proposed project, or at least promise not to oppose the project or to invoke procedural devices or legal challenges that might delay or derail the project. In return, the developer agrees to provide to the community such benefits as assurances of local jobs, affordable housing and environmental improvements.2
