Residents of West Atlantic Avenue know what they want to see in their backyard, so they are working closely with a developer to make their vision of being connected to the rest of downtown Delray Beach a reality.
In Delray, as in many cities, new developments are often met with complaints, criticisms and concerns by the toughest critics — those who live and work in the area.
But right off the bat, it was developer Equity Enterprises USA that suggested drafting a “community benefits agreement,” a contract that vows to provide what residents want — in writing.