FAQs
What is a CBA?
A community benefits agreement (CBA) is a contract between community representatives, a developer and a city that outlines how the parties will provide benefits to the community. CBAs have become an important tool for developing equitable economic development projects across the US.
Why is a CBA needed for Jacksonville's Eastside?
Given the Eastside’s proximity to the stadium, the CBA provides resources that will help mitigate potential negative impacts on community from large developments, and instead, create a positive impact as we build and grow for the future.
Why should people who don't live OutEast support the CBA?
As the largest historically intact African American community in Florida, Jacksonville’s Eastside is a significant neighborhood recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and Florida Main Street.
By supporting the thoughtful historic and cultural preservation of this neighborhood, community members across Jacksonville can expect an enhanced destination surrounding the stadium. This stronger urban core complements the success of the renovation project through an increase in tourism, promotion of wellbeing among residents and more.
How will the proposed CBA impact the Eastside neighborhood?
The CBA supports the growth of the Eastside, including key opportunities that enhance overall wellbeing through housing, infrastructure and amenities, small businesses, and workforce development.
What does the CBA mean for Eastside parents and grandparents?
The CBA will provide access to resources, infrastructure improvements and workforce opportunities to ensure the Eastside is here for our children to live, work and prosper in for generations to come.
How will the CBA impact Eastside business owners?
The CBA will provide access to an increase of resources, jobs and funding opportunities to grow, enhance and establish small, local businesses.
What does the CBA mean for churches in the Eastside community?
The CBA will provide access to an increase of resources, establishment of new businesses such as restaurants and gathering places, and more, leading to the growth of the entire neighborhood for local congregations to benefit from and experience.
Where can I find more information about the CBA?
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