The community benefits agreement is officially happening. We secured the win for the Fifth Ward and the developers are finally at the table. Keep watching to ensure every promise is kept.
January 4, 2021
Final supporters
I Support a Fifth Ward “East River” Community Benefits Agreement negotiated by the people, for the people, and for the Circle Coalition to advocate for that for me and represent me in accordance with the below values:
- Affordable housing on the property and in Fifth Ward to stem the acceleration of gentrification
- Jobs for Fifth Ward residents -- Living Wage jobs for all on site, from construction to service industries
- Youth resources - a youth center, day care that site workers & Fifth Ward residents can access at reduced costs
- A good grocery store we can afford
- Oversight/Monitoring by Workers Defense Project and by external observers
East River is a project owned by company Midway along a mile (150 acres) of the bayou in Fifth Ward. They are seeking $130 MILLION of public, Fifth Ward money for this project.
The Circle Coalition is a new coalition of Fifth Ward residents, families, small business owners, and activists, to advocate for and manifest a future of Fifth Ward that is powerful, joyful, beautiful, healthy, and safe.
Please put your zip code (77020 or 77026) in the comments. If you are just a Fifth Ward Supporter feel free to leave blank. We appreciate your support.
Circle Coalition
Updates
November 20, 2020
The momentum is undeniable. Fifth Ward is speaking loud and clear about the future of our neighborhood.
Reached 100 supporters
November 20, 2020
103 Comments
Fifth Ward doesn't need an enclave of gentrification, it needs investment that will lift up the people who already live in Fifth Ward. The "East River" project as planned is a subsidy for gentrification. Please trust the Circle Coalition's guidance to ensure that this investment is made equitably.
I thoroughly support having a CBA that is written by actual community members in 5th ward.
Community Benefits Agreements cannot be done without COMMUNITY! We need the government to collaborate with the Circle Coalition as well as include them in the planning, establishment, and implementation of any and all plans!
I love my community and we are in need of after hour childcare,grocery store and affordable housing.We definitely need more programs for our youth! 77020
I support Circle Coalition. I was born and raised in Fifth Ward and we never had a voice. Thank you for the platform.77020
This community is my home. It has rendered many great people and deserve this and more.
I totally support the move.
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The community benefits agreement is officially happening. We secured the win for the Fifth Ward and the developers are finally at the table. Keep watching to ensure every promise is kept.
January 4, 2021
Final supporters
I Support a Fifth Ward “East River” Community Benefits Agreement negotiated by the people, for the people, and for the Circle Coalition to advocate for that for me and represent me in accordance with the below values:
- Affordable housing on the property and in Fifth Ward to stem the acceleration of gentrification
- Jobs for Fifth Ward residents -- Living Wage jobs for all on site, from construction to service industries
- Youth resources - a youth center, day care that site workers & Fifth Ward residents can access at reduced costs
- A good grocery store we can afford
- Oversight/Monitoring by Workers Defense Project and by external observers
East River is a project owned by company Midway along a mile (150 acres) of the bayou in Fifth Ward. They are seeking $130 MILLION of public, Fifth Ward money for this project.
The Circle Coalition is a new coalition of Fifth Ward residents, families, small business owners, and activists, to advocate for and manifest a future of Fifth Ward that is powerful, joyful, beautiful, healthy, and safe.
Please put your zip code (77020 or 77026) in the comments. If you are just a Fifth Ward Supporter feel free to leave blank. We appreciate your support.
Circle Coalition
Updates
November 20, 2020
The momentum is undeniable. Fifth Ward is speaking loud and clear about the future of our neighborhood.
Reached 100 supporters
November 20, 2020
103 Comments
To people that didn’t come the beautiful struggle of Fifth Ward, finding reason to stop gentrification may seem unnecessary. However, when you know the water from the storm is the only reason for your growth, you find every reason to try and stop the gentrification of our community.
Fifth Ward doesn't need an enclave of gentrification, it needs investment that will lift up the people who already live in Fifth Ward. The "East River" project as planned is a subsidy for gentrification. Please trust the Circle Coalition's guidance to ensure that this investment is made equitably.
I thoroughly support having a CBA that is written by actual community members in 5th ward.
Community Benefits Agreements cannot be done without COMMUNITY! We need the government to collaborate with the Circle Coalition as well as include them in the planning, establishment, and implementation of any and all plans!
I love my community and we are in need of after hour childcare,grocery store and affordable housing.We definitely need more programs for our youth! 77020
I support Circle Coalition. I was born and raised in Fifth Ward and we never had a voice. Thank you for the platform.77020
This community is my home. It has rendered many great people and deserve this and more.
I totally support the move.
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To people that didn’t come the beautiful struggle of Fifth Ward, finding reason to stop gentrification may seem unnecessary. However, when you know the water from the storm is the only reason for your growth, you find every reason to try and stop the gentrification of our community.