Community Benefits Framework
A Community Benefits Framework is a tool for negotiating with developers to achieve community-defined priorities and realize positive social outcomes from new development. This framework will allow Community Benefit Networks to engage with developers, community, organizations and businesses to pursue community benefits agreements that focus on positive outcomes for Prince Edward County.
Development in Prince Edward County is a topic of intense community interest.
This document builds on three intersecting realities. First, there is an urgent need for housing; in particular, PEC has an acute shortage of affordable and deeply affordable housing. Second, developers and the municipality are planning significant new construction (including housing and infrastructure) over the next several years. Finally, our communities have a strong desire to be involved in how development proceeds. These intersecting goals create common ground we can build upon to benefit the community.
Getting Involved
Now that the Framework has been released, we encourage you to we encourage you to read it and share it with family, friends and neighbors. If you are looking to become an active part of the Community Benefits Network please contact info@pelc.ca.
The Community Benefits Network is particularly seeking individuals with backgrounds in the following areas: legal, planning, workforce development, financial, advocacy to join working groups. Thank you to those interested in getting involved!
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