4. Community Benefits

Jim Simon and Jenny Benitez break down the topic of community benefits in local development projects across California in Episode 4 of RSG Insider. They discuss the basics of what community benefits are, how cities can secure these public benefits from developers, and explain the mechanisms that make this possible. Jenny emphasizes the mutual advantages for both cities and developers due to the voluntary nature of these agreements and the importance of city-established priorities. Plus, Jenny shares why this is some of her favorite work.