Find development data, legal help and learn from past Community Benefits Agreements campaigns here.

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.

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