The agreement is reached between diverse community coalition and Developer Equity Enterprise USA Inc.
Delray Beach, FL. – NW/SW Atlantic Ave. neighborhoods will celebrate the first ever Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) negotiated between a diverse community coalition and Developer Equity Enterprises USA Inc. for the Uptown Atlantic Project.
The CBA provisions included in the agreement are West Atlantic hiring initiative, Apprenticeship program, Small Business Development Program, Communities’ share in construction, post-construction and permanent jobs placement, Livable wage, Workforce housing. Also investment in critical community services and programs such as Grocery store, preservation of arts and African American history are specifically outlined.
This CBA can be a model for all small and large scale development projects in South Florida in particular and America in general.
What: Celebration of the First Community Benefit Agreement and Press Conference
When: June 26, 2014 (Thursday) 10a-12p
Where: Village Academy (400 SW 12th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444)
Who: NW/SW Neighborhood Alliance, West Atlantic Redevelopment Corporation (WARC), Village Elders, Equity Enterprises USA Inc., Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Career Source, small businesses, construction workers, contractors and sub-contractors, elected representatives, CRA Board, youth, and communities
Speakers: CRA Board Representative, City of Delray Beach Mayor besides the Developer and Community Coalition representatives.
Visuals: Project Site Plan, Terms of the CBA on poster boards to be signed by WARC Chair and Equity Enterprises USA Inc. representative, communities celebrating in coordinated T-Shirts, balloons, speeches by the stakeholders, etc.
Contact:
Afifa Khaliq: 561-324-1410 afifa.khaliq@seiufpsu.org
Choli Aronson: 561-276-4951 choli@csa-architects.com
Kristyn Cox: 561-276-8640 coxkristyn@gmail.com
North West Atlantic Avenue and South West Atlantic Avenue Neighborhood Associations are organizing the event in collaboration with the developer Equity Enterprises USA Inc., West Atlantic Redevelopment Corporation (WARC) and Village Elders