Savannah presentation defines Community Benefits Agreements as a tool for equitable development
On Feb. 26, 2026, City of Savannah presenters described Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) as negotiated agreements or local laws that aim to secure housing, hiring, training and community investments tied to new development while seeking to avoid neighborhood harm.
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SAVANNAH presented an overview of Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and Community Benefit Ordinances on Feb. 26, 2026, defining them as "agreements and local laws designed to ensure new development provide social, economic, and environmental benefits without harming the neighborhood." The slides framed CBAs as negotiated instruments that can secure developer commitments on affordable housing, local hiring, job training and project design improvements.
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