community benefits
Community benefits include a range of legal agreements between a community coalition and a Company that outlines how a development or business will benefit and protect the community in concrete and tangible ways, and can foster accountability and transparency.
Community benefits include:
Community Benefit Agreements
Community Benefit Ordinances
Community Benefit Plans
Community Benefits 101 Webinar
Infographic describing benefits and protections that can be included in community benefits.
Community Benefits Resources
We support community coalitions to create, negotiate, and advocate for strong community benefits and protections. Reach out or check out our resources below.
Community Benefits Playbook: Coming Soon!
Including:
Community Benefits 101
Community Benefits Process
Community Benefits Menu + Menu Cards
S.M.A.R.T.I.E.S. Strong Benefits Worksheet
Community Benefits Agreement Template
Community Benefits Ordinance Template
Agendas for Community Meetings, including:
Visioning Outreach
Visioning Workshop
Community Benefits 101 Happy Hour/Coffee Chat
Community Benefits Retreat
Community Benefits Ordinance Workshop
Community Benefits Outreach + Game
Coalition Contact List
Community Questions Before Joining an Advisory Board or Committee
General Information:
Legal Information
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Community Benefit Resource Bank: https://reimagineappalachia.org/cba-summit/
Community Benefit Agreements and Organizing for Equitable Development Webinar: https://www.policylink.org/equity-in-action/webinars/community-benefits-agreements
Community Benefits Agreements Database: https://climate.law.columbia.edu/content/community-benefits-agreements-database
Maximizing Value: Ensuring Community Benefits: https://reimagineappalachia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Community-Benefits_Whitepaper.pdf
Department of Energy Community Benefit Agreement Toolkit: https://www.energy.gov/diversity/community-benefit-agreement-cba-toolkit
The People’s Justice40+ Community Benefit Plan: Step-by-Step Guide: https://emeraldcities.org/j40playbook/
Community Benefits Agreements Offer Meaningful Opportunities to Include Voters’ Voices in Development: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2022/7/5/community-benefits-agreements-offer-meaningful-opportunities-to-include-voters-voices-in-development
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